I've been shopping for Intake manifold gaskets (uppper and lower) since I'll have to do my spark plugs sooner rather than later.

I'm not keen (necessarily) to use the FelPro gaskets - that used to be a very good brand but ... I'm not entirely convinced anymore.

Besides genuine Jaguars parts - which are a little ohmygawd expensive - and given that these manifolds have a history of leaking at high mileage, that does not give me the warm fuzzies - what about VICTOR REINZ brand gaskets? More expensive than FelPro but less than OEM

Link (representative) here: More Information for VICTOR REINZ MS19342

Thanks.

 

I've used them on our Saab 9-5 and they seem to be a quality gasket.

 

Reinz seems to be the currently preferred gasket maker in the Alfa Romeo community. Seems they make a very good gasket, slightly more expensive but generally worth the difference.

 

Used dozens of them, every bit as good as any other premium brand.