Fel-Pro 35859 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35859 is an engine water pump gasket built for direct sealing performance on a wide range of GM and related vehicles. It uses application-specific materials to support a precise seal where the water pump meets the engine, helping maintain cooling system integrity on vehicles such as the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and Cadillac CTS.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine water pump gasket for cooling system service
• Thickness: 0.279 for a controlled sealing surface
• Mounting hole quantity: 6 with 0.297 mounting hole diameter
• Application-specific material selection for vehicle-specific sealing needs
• Direct replacement for select Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Saturn, Saab, Suzuki, and Pontiac applications

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35859 is engineered as an engine water pump gasket for vehicles that require a reliable seal at the water pump mounting surface. Fel-Pro gaskets are known for vehicle-specific sealing solutions, and this premium gasket is built to match the demands of the application rather than relying on a generic universal design. It is a fitment-based replacement for many 2004-2024 GM-platform vehicles, including the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and Cadillac CTS. This part number, 35859, is also cross-referenced to MAHLE K32223 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting area
• Loss of sealing integrity after water pump service
• Leak paths caused by worn or compressed gasket material
• Improper sealing from mismatched replacement gaskets
• Cooling system service on vehicles with the correct 6-hole mounting pattern

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the water pump flange, bolt pattern, and gasket surface before installation. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect for corrosion, pitting, or old sealant residue that can affect sealing. Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering, especially on applications such as 2008-2024 Buick Enclave, 2009-2023 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2004-2019 Cadillac CTS. Use the correct service procedure for the engine and cooling system being repaired.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro positions this gasket as a premium sealing solution with materials selected for application-specific fit and durability. Part number 35859 is built for direct replacement use on confirmed applications and is backed by Fel-Pro’s sealing-system engineering approach.