Fel-Pro 35663 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro Engine Water Pump Gasket 35663

Fel-Pro 35663 is a premium paper engine water pump gasket built for vehicle-specific sealing on a range of Ford, Mercury, Mazda, Jaguar, and Lincoln applications. It uses application-specific materials to help deliver a reliable seal where the water pump meets the engine.

Key Features

• Paper gasket material with a black finish
• 0.031-inch thickness for a precise sealing surface
• Premium grade construction
• 8 mounting holes with 0.281-inch diameter
• Engine water pump gasket for select 1998-2009 vehicles

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35663 is an engine water pump gasket made for direct-fit sealing on select Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Mazda 6, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar X-Type, and related applications. Fel-Pro focuses on vehicle-specific sealing solutions, and this gasket is built to match the mounting pattern and sealing requirements of the listed applications. This part cross-references MAHLE K31800 for the same application. The part number 35663 is also commonly searched for water pump service on Ford Escape and Mazda 6 applications.

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump seepage at the gasket surface
• Coolant leaks around the pump mounting flange
• Sealing issues after water pump replacement
• Maintenance on aging cooling system components
• Restoring a proper seal on 8-bolt water pump applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the 8-bolt pattern matches the application. Check the water pump flange and engine surface for corrosion, old gasket material, or warpage before assembly. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering; Fel-Pro 35663 is listed for 2006-2009 Ford Fusion, 2006-2009 Mercury Milan, 2001-2008 Ford Escape, 2003-2008 Mazda 6, 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type, 2002-2008 Jaguar X-Type, 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner, 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, 2008 Mazda Tribute, 2000-2006 Mazda MPV, 2002-2005 Ford Taurus, 2002-2005 Mercury Sable, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, 1999-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2000 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Ford Contour from 10/01/1997, and 1998 Mercury Mystique from 10/01/1997.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around application-specific sealing materials and vehicle-focused fitment to support dependable cooling-system service. The premium-grade construction and precise hole layout help provide consistent sealing performance on the listed applications.