Walker 31629 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

Walker 31629 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

Walker 31629 is a ring-style exhaust pipe flange gasket built for exhaust repair work where a tight seal at the flange is needed. It uses fiber with a metal fire ring to help maintain sealing performance at the exhaust joint on select Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications.

Compatible with 1999-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1999-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 2000-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, and 1999 Chevrolet Malibu applications, this gasket supports direct-fit exhaust service on the listed vehicles. Walker 31629 is also a cross-reference for 13338-1 and EG24338 for the same application.

Key Features

• Ring-style exhaust pipe flange gasket
• Inside diameter: 3 inches
• Outside diameter: 3.500 inches
• Thickness: 0.198 inch
• Fiber construction with a metal fire ring
• Designed for use with OE exhaust components and Walker aftermarket replacement parts

Detailed Description

Walker 31629 is an exhaust pipe flange gasket made to complete flange-to-flange exhaust repairs with the correct sealing profile. The ring design, 3-inch inside diameter, and fiber-with-metal-fire-ring construction are specified for exhaust joints that need a secure seal under heat and vibration. For drivers servicing a Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am, or Chevrolet Malibu, this part number provides a direct replacement option for the listed fitments.

Walker 31629 is a practical choice when replacing a worn exhaust flange gasket during muffler, pipe, or catalytic converter service. It is engineered to work with OE exhaust components and Walker replacement parts, helping maintain proper exhaust sealing at the connection point.

What It Helps Fix

• Exhaust leaks at the pipe flange connection
• Noise from a failing exhaust joint seal
• Soot or residue around the flange area
• Loss of sealing after exhaust service or component replacement
• Fitment issues when replacing a damaged flange gasket on listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the flange surfaces before installation and replace any warped or heavily corroded mating parts as needed. Clean the sealing faces thoroughly so the gasket can seat evenly, and align the exhaust components carefully before tightening to specification. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering Walker 31629.

Quality Assurance

Walker supplies exhaust sealing components in multiple styles and sizes for OE-style service applications. Part number 31629 is built to match the listed exhaust fitments and support a proper seal at the flange connection.