Fel-Pro 35797 Engine Coolant Water Inlet Gasket

Fel-Pro Engine Coolant Water Inlet Gasket 35797

Fel-Pro 35797 is a premium engine coolant water inlet gasket built for a precise seal at the coolant inlet connection. It uses application-specific sealing materials to support dependable coolant containment on the vehicles listed below, including Kia Rio and Kia Sephia applications.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine coolant water inlet gasket
• Application-specific sealing material selection for the listed fitments
• Designed for 100% vehicle sealing at the coolant inlet interface
• Mounting hole quantity: 2
• Direct-fit service part for select Kia cooling system applications

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35797 is an engine coolant water inlet gasket engineered for sealing the coolant inlet connection in select Kia cooling system applications. Fel-Pro focuses on vehicle-specific sealing solutions, and this premium gasket is built to match the demands of the original installation point while helping maintain a secure coolant seal. This part cross-references Genuine 254242X000 for the same application.

Compatible With 2001-2005 Kia Rio and 1995-1997 Kia Sephia. If you are servicing a Kia Rio cooling system or replacing a worn Kia Sephia water inlet gasket, Fel-Pro 35797 provides a direct replacement option for those fitments.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant seepage at the water inlet flange
• Sealing loss after thermostat housing or inlet service
• Coolant odor or visible residue around the inlet joint
• Leak repair during cooling system maintenance
• Replacement of a flattened, hardened, or damaged gasket surface

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the mounting hole alignment matches the 2-hole pattern before tightening fasteners evenly to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. Refill and bleed the cooling system after service, then inspect the joint for leaks once the engine reaches operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around application-specific materials and sealing designs used by professionals for cooling system and engine sealing service. Part number 35797 is a premium sealing component for the listed Kia applications.