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Walker 31596 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket - Rear Converter To Muffler Assembly
| Brand | Walker 31596 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear Converter To Muffler Assembly |
| Gasket Type | Donut |
| Inside Diameter | 2.125 |
| Material | High Temperature Graphite With Wire Mesh Core |
| Outside Diameter | 2.750 |
| Thickness | 0.61 |
| Fits | Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Suzuki, Chevrolet, Kia, and Geo · 91 vehicles |
OE-compatible fit. Works with OE exhaust components and Walker replacement parts.
Donut gasket. Seals exhaust joints with a high-temperature graphite and wire mesh core.
Completes exhaust repairs with a flange gasket built for sealing systems.
Cross-references BRExhaust 256-099, BRExhaust 256-193 and 13285-1 for the same application. See all 11.
Walker 31596 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket
Walker 31596 is a donut-style exhaust pipe flange gasket built for sealing exhaust joints in repair applications. It uses high-temperature graphite with a wire mesh core to help maintain a tight seal at the flange connection on a range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Suzuki, Chevrolet, Geo, and Kia vehicles.
Key Features
- Donut gasket design for exhaust flange sealing
- High-temperature graphite construction with wire mesh core
- Inside diameter: 2.125 in.
- Outside diameter: 2.750 in.
- Thickness: 0.61 in.
- Works with OE exhaust components and Walker aftermarket replacement parts
Product Details
This exhaust pipe flange gasket is made for sealing the connection between exhaust components where a donut-style gasket is specified. Walker 31596 is used in repair work on applications such as 2009-2012 Ford Escape, 2009-2011 Mazda Tribute, 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner, 1998-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, and 1999-2004 Suzuki Vitara. It also applies to select Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, Mazda Protege, Kia Sephia, Suzuki Sidekick, and Geo Tracker applications. This part cross-references BRExhaust 256-099 and 256-193 for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Exhaust leak at a flange connection
- Noise from a worn or crushed exhaust gasket
- Loss of seal after exhaust service or component replacement
- Fitment-specific replacement for donut-style exhaust joints
- Sealing issues on Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner exhaust repairs
Installation Notes
Confirm the gasket dimensions and flange style before installation. Match the 2.125-inch inside diameter, 2.750-inch outside diameter, and 0.61-inch thickness to the original part specification. Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and any chassis notes listed for Suzuki applications, including 2002-2003 Grand Vitara and XL-7 variants.
Quality Assurance
Walker supplies exhaust sealing components intended to work with OE exhaust parts and Walker replacement systems. Part number 31596 is built for repair use where a donut-style flange gasket is required.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | # Doors | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ford | Escape | Limited | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2012 | Ford | Escape | XLT | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2012 | Ford | Escape | XLS | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape | Limited | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape | XLT | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape | XLS | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2011 | Mazda | Tribute | — | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2011 | Mercury | Mariner | — | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | N/A | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape | Limited | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape | XLT | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape | XLS | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2010 | Mazda | Tribute | GX | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2010 | Mazda | Tribute | i | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mariner | — | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | N/A | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape | Limited | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape | XLT | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape | XLS | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2009 | Mazda | Tribute | GX | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2009 | Mazda | Tribute | i | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mariner | — | — | — | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | N/A | — |
| 2005 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2004 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2004 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Suzuki | XL-7 | — | — | RWD | 2.7L | V6 | — | N/A | 2nd Design; To Chassis # 24102913 |
| 2003 | Suzuki | XL-7 | — | — | 4WD | 2.7L | V6 | — | N/A | 2nd Design; To Chassis # 24102913 |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | RWD | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | To Chassis # 24151391 |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | 4WD | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | From Chassis # 24153267 |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | RWD | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | From Chassis # 24151392 |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | 4WD | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | To Chassis # 24153266 |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Suzuki | XL-7 | — | — | — | 2.7L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | XL-7 | — | — | 2.7L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | Rear Converter To Muffler Assembly | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | — | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 2 Door | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | Rear Converter To Muffler Assembly | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | — | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Kia | Sephia | — | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Suzuki | Grand Vitara | — | — | — | 2.5L | V6 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 2 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 2 Door | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Suzuki | Vitara | — | 4 Door | — | 2.0L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Tracker | — | — | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Kia | Sephia | — | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JX Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JS Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JLX Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1997 | Geo | Tracker | — | — | — | 1.6L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1997 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1997 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1997 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JX Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1997 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JS Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1997 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JLX Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1996 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1996 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1996 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JX Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1996 | Suzuki | Sidekick | JLX Sport | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1995 | Mazda | Protege | — | — | — | 1.5L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1995 | Mazda | Protege | ES | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
| 1995 | Mazda | Protege | S | — | — | 1.8L | L4 | — | N/A | — |
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