Corteco 027496H Exhaust Pipe Gasket

Description

This Corteco exhaust pipe gasket ensures a leak-proof seal between exhaust manifold and pipe sections. It is a critical component in the engine's exhaust system, preventing the escape of harmful gases and maintaining optimal engine performance. Manufactured in Germany, this gasket measures 20 x 130 x 165 mm and carries MPN 027496H. This gasket utilizes high-quality materials designed to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, ensuring durability and a long service life, while also contributing to reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

This gasket basically creates a seal between sections of your exhaust system – usually where two pipes connect, or where the exhaust manifold meets the downpipe. It fills in any tiny imperfections in the metal surfaces to prevent leaks. It’s a fairly simple part, honestly – a ring of material designed to be compressed and seal things up. Think of it as part of the system that gets all the nasty exhaust gases away from you and out from under the car. It’s positioned right in the exhaust flow path, so it’s exposed to a lot of heat and pressure. It connects sections of the exhaust, ensuring everything stays sealed tight. Without it, those gases would escape somewhere they shouldn’t.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It's important because exhaust leaks are no good. You’ll notice if you have one – usually a pretty loud, raspy sound, especially when you first start the car or when accelerating. Beyond the noise, leaks can let dangerous exhaust fumes into the cabin, and they also throw off your engine’s performance. Your engine works hard to get those gases out, and a leak messes with that. It can even cause you to fail an emissions test. These gaskets are made of materials that get crushed a little to make the seal, and over time, that material degrades from the heat and pressure. They’re a relatively inexpensive part to replace and can save you a lot of trouble down the line. You can find a good selection of them at places like Fixparts Online, and they’re usually pretty easy for a DIYer to tackle, depending on where the gasket is located.

Warranty Information

Corteco Exhaust Pipe Gasket (MPN 027496H) comes with a 1-year warranty.