Fel-Pro 35388 Engine Water Pump Gasket - Pump To Block or Pump To Housing

Fel-Pro 35388 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35388 is an engine water pump gasket built for sealing the water pump to the housing or block on select Cadillac applications. It uses application-specific sealing materials to help maintain a tight coolant seal where the pump mounts, including setups with a beaded flange on the water pump.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for coolant sealing at the pump mounting surface
• Application-specific material selection for the listed Cadillac fitments
• Designed for pump-to-housing and pump-to-block locations
• Includes coverage for water pumps with a beaded flange on select 1986 Cadillac applications
• Fel-Pro sealing solution for service work on Cadillac DeVille, Eldorado, Seville, Fleetwood, Allante, Commercial Chassis, and 60 Special

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35388 is a replacement water pump gasket for Cadillac cooling system service, including 1986-1995 Cadillac DeVille, Eldorado, Seville, Fleetwood, Allante, Commercial Chassis, and 60 Special applications. It is engineered for the pump-to-housing and pump-to-block sealing surfaces called out in the fitment data, and it is the correct choice when the water pump uses a beaded flange on the mounting face. This part number is also referenced by Gates 12130 and MAHLE K31092 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Leaks between the pump and housing or pump and block
• Sealing issues on water pumps with a beaded flange
• Service replacement needs on Cadillac cooling system repairs
• Fitment matching for Cadillac DeVille, Eldorado, and Seville water pump service

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify whether the application is pump-to-housing or pump-to-block before ordering, and confirm the water pump flange style on 1986 Cadillac listings with the beaded flange note. Use the exact Fel-Pro 35388 gasket for the listed Cadillac fitments to maintain proper sealing alignment.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around vehicle-specific sealing materials and sealing coverage intended to meet professional repair expectations. The brand positions this gasket line around dependable sealing performance for cooling system service on the listed Cadillac applications.