Fel-Pro 35456 Engine Water Pump Cover Gasket - Pump To Block

Fel-Pro 35456 Engine Water Pump Cover Gasket

Fel-Pro 35456 is an engine water pump cover gasket made for pump-to-block sealing on a wide range of Mazda, Ford, Mercury, and Kia applications. Built with premium paper material and a blue finish, it is sized for a precise seal where the water pump cover meets the engine block.

Key Features

• Premium paper gasket material for pump-to-block sealing
• Blue color for easy identification during service
• 3.150 inside diameter for application-specific fitment
• 0.020 thickness for controlled sealing surface compression
• Four mounting holes for proper alignment on the cover
• Fel-Pro 35456 water pump cover gasket for select Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, and Ford Escort applications

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35456 is an engine water pump cover gasket engineered for sealing the water pump cover to the block on select import and domestic engines. Fel-Pro focuses on vehicle-specific sealing solutions, and this gasket uses application-matched materials to help maintain a dependable seal in cooling system service. It is a practical choice for repairs on vehicles such as the Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer where a pump-to-block gasket is required.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 12172 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking water pump cover gasket
• Addressing coolant seepage at the pump-to-block joint
• Restoring sealing integrity after water pump service
• Correcting seepage caused by aged or compressed gasket material
• Supporting cooling system repairs on Mazda Miata and Mazda Protege applications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation.
• Inspect the water pump cover and block for corrosion, pitting, or warpage.
• Verify the gasket orientation and mounting hole alignment before tightening.
• Use the correct service procedure and torque sequence for the engine.
• Confirm pump-to-block fitment against the vehicle application before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around application-specific sealing materials and vehicle-focused design to support reliable service in professional cooling system repairs.