Victor Reinz 71-54146-00 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Victor Reinz Valve Cover Gasket Set

Restore a clean, sealed valve cover area with the Victor Reinz 71-54146-00 engine valve cover gasket set. Built with molded rubber, this gasket set is made to handle oil sealing demands and the heat found around exhaust manifolds, cylinder-head exhaust crossovers, and EGR systems.

Fits 2009-2014 Honda Fit, N/A and 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z, N/A. It also fits 2010-2013 Honda City, N/A, replacing OE part number 12341-RB0-003.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for a precise sealing surface
• Engine valve cover gasket set for oil and oil-spray sealing
• Built to withstand elevated under-hood temperatures
• Compression limiter design used where appropriate to reduce over-torquing and splitting
• OE-style fitment for select Honda applications
• Part number 71-54146-00 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-54146-00 is an engine valve cover gasket set engineered for dependable sealing on select Honda engines. The molded rubber material helps maintain contact at the valve cover interface, where heat cycling and oil exposure can cause leaks over time. This part is a practical choice for drivers searching for a Honda Fit valve cover gasket set, a Honda CR-Z valve cover gasket set, or a Honda City valve cover gasket set with direct application coverage.

This part cross-references MAHLE VS50608 for the same application. The 71-54146-00 part number is also useful when verifying replacement options against OE references and interchange listings.

Common Problems It Can Help Solve

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Oil drops on the driveway or garage floor
• Oil residue collecting on the engine exterior
• Sealing issues caused by heat cycling near exhaust components
• Leak concerns after a worn or hardened gasket loses elasticity

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the valve cover and cylinder-head sealing surfaces before installation. Inspect the cover for warpage, cracks, or old sealant residue that can affect sealing performance. Follow the vehicle service manual for torque sequence and torque specification to avoid over-compressing the gasket.

For fitment verification, confirm your vehicle matches the listed applications: 2009-2014 Honda Fit, 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z, or 2010-2013 Honda City. The 71-54146-00 gasket set is intended for those specific applications only.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is known for sealing technology used in demanding engine environments. This gasket set uses molded rubber construction and, where applicable, compression limiter features to support consistent sealing and reduce the risk of over-torquing or splitting.