Fel-Pro 11726 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 11726 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 11726 is an engine water pump gasket built for performance-grade sealing in classic Chevrolet and Pontiac applications. It uses application-specific materials to deliver a precise seal where the water pump meets the engine, helping maintain cooling system integrity on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Bel Air, Impala, and El Camino.

Key Features

• Performance-grade engine water pump gasket for cooling system sealing
• Application-specific material selection for a precise fit and reliable seal
• 2 mounting holes with 0.421-inch mounting hole diameter
• Fits 1958-1965 Chevrolet Bel Air and 1958-1965 Chevrolet Impala
• Fits 1959-1960 Chevrolet El Camino and 1958-1965 Pontiac Laurentian
• Fits 1959-1965 Pontiac Parisienne

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 11726 is engineered as an engine water pump gasket for vehicles that require accurate sealing at the water pump mounting surface. The performance-grade construction and application-specific material selection support a dependable seal under cooling system conditions, making it a practical choice for restoration work and maintenance on classic Chevrolet and Pontiac engines. This part cross-references MAHLE K26004 for the same application. If you are sourcing a Fel-Pro 11726 gasket for a Chevrolet Bel Air water pump repair or a Pontiac Parisienne cooling system service, this gasket is built to match the intended mounting pattern and sealing interface.

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump gasket leakage at the engine mounting surface
• Coolant seepage around the pump-to-engine joint
• Cooling system service on classic Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala models
• Cooling system repair on Pontiac Laurentian and Parisienne applications
• Replacement of a worn or compressed water pump gasket during pump service

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the mounting hole pattern and water pump alignment before tightening fasteners evenly to the manufacturer’s specification. On vehicles such as the Chevrolet El Camino and Pontiac Parisienne, confirm the engine-specific water pump configuration before installation to ensure proper sealing.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around vehicle-specific sealing materials and application-focused design. The brand positions this gasket line for professional-level durability and sealing performance in engine cooling system service.