Walker 31573 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket - Rear Converter To Muffler Assembly

Walker 31573 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

Walker 31573 is a 3-bolt exhaust pipe flange gasket made from graphoil for sealing exhaust joints in repair applications. It is designed for use with OE exhaust components and Walker aftermarket replacement parts, making it a direct choice for exhaust service on select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models.

Key Features

• 3-bolt exhaust pipe flange gasket for flange-style exhaust connections
• Graphoil construction for sealing at the exhaust joint
• Port dimensions: 2.5 in. x 2.5 in. on both ports
• Bolt hole diameter: 0.5 in.
• Bolt hole center spacing: 7.75 in. and 2.125 in.
• Thickness: 0.05 in.
• Fits rear converter to muffler assembly applications on select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles
• Walker part number 31573 for exhaust repair identification

Detailed Description

This Walker exhaust pipe flange gasket is built for sealing the connection between exhaust components where a 3-bolt flange is used. The graphoil material and 0.05-inch thickness support a tight seal at the joint, while the 2.5-inch by 2.5-inch port sizing and listed bolt spacing help match the specified exhaust connection geometry. Walker 31573 is intended for OE exhaust components and Walker replacement parts, and it cross-references Anchor 9286 for the same application.

Fitment includes 1996-1997 Ford Explorer, rear converter to muffler assembly; 1998 Ford Explorer, rear converter to muffler assembly before 01/28/1998; 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, rear converter to muffler assembly; and 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, rear converter to muffler assembly before 01/28/1998. For buyers searching for a Ford Explorer exhaust flange gasket or Mercury Mountaineer exhaust pipe gasket, Walker 31573 provides a direct fit reference for these listed rear exhaust locations.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking exhaust flange seal at the rear converter to muffler assembly
• Restoring exhaust joint sealing after gasket wear or heat damage
• Addressing exhaust noise caused by a failed flange gasket
• Correcting exhaust odor from a joint leak in the rear exhaust section
• Repairing a damaged 3-bolt exhaust connection on listed Ford and Mercury applications

Installation Notes

Verify flange style, bolt spacing, bolt hole diameter, and port dimensions before installation. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly so the gasket seats evenly and the exhaust joint can clamp correctly. Confirm vehicle build date on 1998 Ford Explorer and 1998 Mercury Mountaineer applications, since the listed fitment applies only before 01/28/1998.

Quality Assurance

Walker supplies exhaust sealing components for OE-style and aftermarket exhaust service, and this gasket is engineered around the listed application dimensions and fitment data. Use the confirmed vehicle, position, and build-date information to match Walker 31573 to the correct exhaust repair.