Fel-Pro 35457 Engine Water Pump Gasket - Inlet

Fel-Pro 35457 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35457 is a premium engine water pump gasket built for inlet-side sealing on a wide range of Mazda, Ford, Mercury, and Kia applications. It uses application-specific materials to help deliver a precise seal where coolant passages and pump mounting surfaces meet.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine water pump gasket for inlet-side sealing
• Blue gasket material with a 1.680 inside diameter and 0.045 thickness
• Two mounting holes with 0.360 mounting hole diameter
• Designed for vehicle-specific fitment across multiple Mazda Miata, Protege, and 323 applications
• Fel-Pro sealing technology focused on consistent sealing performance

Product Details

This Fel-Pro 35457 gasket is engineered for the water pump inlet connection, where accurate sealing is critical to maintaining coolant integrity. The premium construction and application-specific material selection support a dependable seal on compatible Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer applications, along with additional Ford, Kia, and Mazda models listed in fitment. This part cross-references Gates 12237 for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a leaking water pump inlet gasket
• Restoring coolant sealing at the pump mounting surface
• Addressing seepage around the inlet connection
• Repairing gasket wear from age, heat, or coolant exposure
• Supporting service work on Mazda Miata and Mazda Protege cooling systems

Installation Notes

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the water pump flange is free of corrosion, old gasket material, and debris. Confirm the gasket orientation matches the inlet position and compare the part to the removed gasket before assembly. Compatible With 1999-2005 Mazda Miata, Inlet; 1990-2003 Mazda Protege, Inlet; 1986-1995 Mazda 323, Inlet; 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, Inlet; 1988-1993 Ford Festiva, Inlet; and other listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around vehicle-specific sealing materials and are trusted by professionals for sealing performance and durability in engine service applications.