Fel-Pro 35798 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35798 Engine Water Pump Gasket for Kia Rio

Fel-Pro 35798 is a premium black engine water pump gasket built for 2001-2005 Kia Rio applications. It uses application-specific sealing materials to support a precise seal at the water pump interface, where coolant leaks can quickly affect engine performance.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for Kia Rio models from 2001-2005
• Premium grade type for sealing applications that demand consistent fit
• Black gasket material
• Application-specific construction for vehicle sealing
• Mounting hole quantity: 4
• Fel-Pro part number 35798 for direct identification

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35798 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for the 2001-2005 Kia Rio. Fel-Pro focuses on vehicle-specific sealing solutions, and this gasket is built to match the water pump sealing surface with materials selected for the application. If you are replacing a leaking water pump gasket on a Kia Rio, Fel-Pro 35798 provides a direct-fit sealing component for the cooling system service.

This part cross-references Kia OE-style numbers 251242X000 and K32216 for the same application. The Fel-Pro 35798 part number is also useful when verifying the correct gasket during cooling system repair or parts lookup.

What It Is Used For

• Repairing coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Replacing a damaged or flattened water pump gasket
• Restoring a proper seal after water pump service on a Kia Rio
• Addressing coolant loss traced to the pump-to-engine interface
• Supporting cooling system maintenance on 2001-2005 Kia Rio models

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the water pump and housing surfaces are flat and free of damage before fitting Fel-Pro 35798. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill after assembly.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around application-specific sealing materials and vehicle-focused fitment to support dependable sealing performance in professional repair work.