Apex AWP3087 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for Mazda and Ford Applications

The Apex AWP3087 engine water pump gasket provides a direct sealing solution for select Mazda, Ford, Mercury, and Kia applications. Use it when servicing the water pump on vehicles such as the Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, and Ford Escort to help restore a proper seal at the pump mounting surface.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for sealing the water pump to the engine
• Fits a wide range of Mazda, Ford, Mercury, and Kia vehicles
• Supports water pump service on mounting and cover applications
• Part number AWP3087 for easy identification
• Applies to select 1986-2005 model years

Fitment Details

• Fits 1999-2005 Mazda Miata, mounting
• Fits 1990-1997 Mazda Miata, mounting
• Fits 1999-2001 Mazda Protege, no position listed
• Fits 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, mounting
• Fits 1994-1997 Ford Aspire, cover
• Fits 1994-1997 Kia Sephia, mounting
• Fits 1991-1996 Ford Escort, cover
• Fits 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, cover
• Fits 1988-1989 Mercury Tracer, cover
• Fits 1992-1995 Mazda MX-3, mounting
• Fits 1986-1994 Mazda 323, mounting
• Fits 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, cover
• Fits 1988-1993 Ford Festiva, cover

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump gasket surface
• Leaks after water pump replacement or cooling system service
• Loss of sealing integrity at the pump cover or mounting area
• Service needs on aging Mazda Miata and Mazda Protege cooling systems
• Fitment-specific gasket replacement for select Ford and Mercury models

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the application by year, make, model, and whether the listing calls for mounting or cover placement before assembly. The Apex AWP3087 should be installed on the correct water pump interface for the vehicle listed.

Quality Assurance

Apex identifies this part as AWP3087 for straightforward catalog matching and application lookup. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.