Fel-Pro 35088 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35088 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35088 is a premium engine water pump gasket made from blue paper material with a 0.030 thickness and 11 mounting holes. It is built for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications where a precise water pump seal is needed to help maintain cooling system integrity.

Key Features

• Paper gasket material with a blue finish
• 0.030 thickness for application-specific sealing
• Premium grade construction
• 11 mounting holes with 0.375 diameter
• Engine water pump gasket for cooling system service

Application Details

This Fel-Pro 35088 gasket is used in water pump sealing applications across a wide range of classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Compatible vehicle coverage includes 1977-1982 Ford F-250, 1977-1982 Ford F-350, 1977-1981 Ford F-150, 1978-1982 Ford Bronco, 1971-1978 Ford LTD, and 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird. It also fits 1977-1979 Lincoln Continental and 1971-1978 Mercury Marquis, along with other listed Ford and Mercury models. This part cross-references Gates 12038 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Loss of seal integrity during cooling system service
• Leak paths caused by worn or compressed old gaskets
• Improper sealing after water pump replacement
• Fitment issues on listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and sealant residue. Verify the 11-hole pattern and 0.375 mounting hole diameter against the water pump and engine housing before assembly. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill after installation. Fits 1978-1982 Ford Bronco, N/A; Fits 1980-1982 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1980-1982 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1980-1982 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1977-1982 Ford F-250, N/A; Fits 1977-1982 Ford F-350, N/A; Fits 1980-1981 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1977-1981 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 1980 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1977-1979 Ford F-100, N/A; Fits 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1971-1974 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1977-1979 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 1973-1979 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Fits 1971-1978 Ford LTD, N/A; Fits 1975-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A; Fits 1971-1978 Mercury Marquis, N/A; Fits 1972-1976 Mercury Montego, N/A; Fits 1971-1974 Mercury Colony Park, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are engineered with application-specific materials to deliver vehicle sealing performance professionals rely on. The 35088 follows that approach with a premium paper construction selected for water pump sealing service on the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.