Fel-Pro 35872 Engine Water Pump Gasket - Housing To Block

Fel-Pro 35872 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35872 is a premium engine water pump gasket for the housing-to-block sealing surface. It uses application-specific materials to deliver a precise seal for Audi and Volkswagen cooling system service, including common fitments such as Audi A4, A5, Q5, and Volkswagen GTI applications.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine water pump gasket for housing to block sealing
• Black gasket material with 5.4 thickness for a consistent sealing surface
• Application-specific construction for confirmed Audi and Volkswagen fitments
• Designed for cooling system service where a reliable water pump seal is required
• Fel-Pro part number 35872 for direct catalog lookup

Fitment and Application

Compatible With 2008-2016 Audi A4, Housing To Block; 2008-2016 Audi A4 Quattro, Housing To Block; 2010-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, Housing To Block; 2011-2017 Audi Q5, Housing To Block; 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI, Housing To Block; and additional Audi and Volkswagen models listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references MAHLE K32598 for the same application.

Fel-Pro 35872 is built for sealing the water pump housing to the engine block, helping maintain the integrity of the cooling system during repair. It is a practical replacement for service on Audi A3, A4 allroad, A6, TT Quattro, and Volkswagen Tiguan platforms where the water pump gasket must match the original sealing interface.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump housing-to-block joint
• Loss of seal integrity after water pump or housing service
• Leak paths caused by worn, flattened, or damaged gasket material
• Cooling system repairs requiring a direct-fit sealing gasket
• Repeat leaks from an incorrect or mismatched gasket profile

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and verify the housing and block are free of old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Confirm the application by year, make, model, and position before assembly. For best results, follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are known for vehicle-specific sealing solutions that focus on fit, material selection, and durability for professional repair work. Part number 35872 is engineered for the listed Audi and Volkswagen applications and supports a dependable cooling system seal when installed on the correct housing-to-block interface.