Fel-Pro 35777 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35777 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35777 is a premium engine water pump gasket built for sealing accuracy on select Hyundai and Kia applications. It uses application-specific materials to help deliver a dependable seal where the water pump meets the engine, supporting consistent cooling-system performance.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine water pump gasket for cooling-system service
• Application-specific sealing material for a precise fit
• 0.033 in. thickness for controlled gasket compression
• 5 mounting holes with 0.359 in. mounting hole diameter
• Direct replacement for select Hyundai Sonata, Santa Fe, Kia Optima, and Magentis applications

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35777 is engineered as an OE-style sealing solution for the water pump interface, where proper gasket thickness and material selection matter. The premium construction is intended to help maintain a reliable seal under cooling-system temperatures and pressure changes. This part is a strong match for owners searching for a water pump gasket for 1999-2005 Hyundai Sonata, 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2001-2006 Kia Optima, or 2001-2006 Kia Magentis. Fel-Pro 35777 also cross-references MAHLE K32082 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Sealing issues after water pump replacement
• Loss of cooling-system pressure from a worn gasket
• Leaks caused by heat-cycled or compressed gasket material
• Fitment problems from using the wrong gasket thickness or hole pattern

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the water pump flange for corrosion, pitting, or warpage. Verify the gasket orientation and mounting-hole alignment before tightening fasteners evenly to the manufacturer’s torque specification. For best results, replace the gasket any time the water pump is removed on compatible Hyundai Sonata, Santa Fe, Kia Optima, or Magentis models.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around vehicle-specific sealing materials and application-focused design to support dependable sealing performance in professional repair work. Fel-Pro 35777 is made for precise fitment on the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.