Fel-Pro 36003 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 36003 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 36003 is a premium engine water pump gasket built for sealing accuracy in cooling system service. It uses application-specific materials and a black finish to support a reliable seal on covered Kia and Hyundai applications, including Kia Soul, Kia Forte, Hyundai Elantra, and Hyundai Sonata.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for cooling system sealing
• Fel-Pro premium grade construction
• Black gasket material with 0.023 thickness
• 5 mounting holes for the specified application
• Designed for vehicle-specific fitment on Kia and Hyundai models
• Part number 36003 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 36003 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for direct replacement service where a precise seal is required between the water pump and engine mating surface. Fel-Pro gaskets are known for application-specific sealing materials, and this gasket follows that approach with a premium-grade design and 0.023 thickness to help maintain consistent sealing performance. This part cross-references 251242B000 for the same application. It is a strong match for drivers servicing Kia Soul, Kia Forte, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Sonata, and related covered models.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2020-2024 Kia Forte, N/A
• Fits 2021-2023 Kia Seltos, N/A
• Fits 2010-2022 Kia Soul, N/A
• Fits 2018-2021 Hyundai Kona, N/A
• Fits 2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster, N/A
• Fits 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster, N/A
• Fits 2020-2021 Kia Forte5, N/A
• Fits 2014-2018 Kia Forte5, N/A
• Fits 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra, N/A
• Fits 2018-2020 Hyundai Elantra GT, N/A
• Fits 2016-2020 Kia Optima, N/A
• Fits 2012-2019 Hyundai Accent, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata, N/A
• Fits 2012-2019 Kia Rio, N/A
• Fits 2016-2018 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 2014-2017 Kia Forte Koup, N/A

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump seepage at the gasket interface
• Coolant loss from a worn or flattened sealing surface
• Service replacement during water pump removal
• Seal failure caused by age, heat cycling, or coolant exposure
• Leak repair on Kia and Hyundai cooling system service

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, coolant residue, and corrosion. Verify the water pump and engine surfaces are flat and undamaged, then install the gasket according to the vehicle service procedure for the specific Kia or Hyundai application. The part number 36003 is used across multiple covered models, so confirm year and model match before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro focuses on vehicle-specific sealing solutions for professional repair work, using materials selected for the application rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. That engineering focus supports dependable sealing performance in cooling system service on covered Kia and Hyundai vehicles.