Fel-Pro 35465 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35465 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35465 is a premium engine water pump gasket made from paper with a blue finish and 0.020 thickness. It is built for direct sealing performance on Nissan applications where a precise water pump-to-engine seal is critical.

Key Features

• Paper gasket material for application-specific sealing
• Blue color for easy identification during service
• 0.020 thickness for proper sealing surface engagement
• Premium grade type for professional repair use
• 5 mounting holes for the listed water pump applications

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35465 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for 1989-2004 Nissan vehicles, including Frontier, Xterra, 240SX, Pickup, and D21 models. Fel-Pro focuses on vehicle-specific sealing solutions, using materials selected for the application so the gasket can deliver consistent sealing at the water pump interface. This part number, 35465, is a practical OE-style replacement for service work on Nissan cooling system repairs.

This part cross-references Gates 12229 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Loss of seal integrity after water pump service
• Leak paths caused by worn or compressed gasket material
• Improper sealing from a gasket that does not match the application
• Cooling system maintenance on Nissan Frontier, Xterra, 240SX, Pickup, and D21 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the water pump flange and engine surface are flat and free of damage, then align the gasket with the 5-hole pattern before tightening fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s torque specification. For best results, confirm fitment by year and model before ordering Fel-Pro 35465.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around application-specific sealing materials and are used by professionals who need dependable sealing performance. Fel-Pro 35465 is a premium-grade gasket intended to support accurate water pump sealing on the listed Nissan applications.