Fel-Pro 35381 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35381 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35381 is a premium engine water pump gasket made from paper material with a blue finish and a 4-hole mounting pattern. It is built for direct-fit sealing on a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications, including Ford Ranger, Mustang, and Thunderbird models.

Key Features

• Paper gasket material for application-specific sealing
• Blue color for easy identification during service
• Premium grade type for professional repair use
• 4 mounting holes for the listed water pump applications
• Engine water pump gasket for cooling system sealing

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35381 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for 1974-1994 Ford, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles across the listed applications. Fel-Pro gaskets are known for vehicle-specific sealing solutions, and this part is designed to deliver a precise seal at the water pump interface where coolant leakage can affect engine temperature control. This part cross-references Bosch (e.g., 12008) for the same application. It also cross-references MAHLE (e.g., K27612) for the same application. Common search terms for this part include Ford Ranger water pump gasket, Mustang water pump gasket, and Thunderbird engine water pump gasket.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Sealing issues after water pump replacement
• Leak paths caused by worn or damaged gasket material
• Cooling system service on Ford, Mercury, and Mazda engines
• Fitment-specific sealing needs for older engine applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the water pump flange and housing are flat and free of damage before assembly. Match the gasket to the listed application and mounting-hole pattern for proper alignment on Ford Ranger, Mustang, Thunderbird, and related fitments.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro states that its gaskets use application-specific materials to provide complete vehicle sealing with durability trusted by professionals. This premium water pump gasket follows that approach for dependable cooling system service.