Fel-Pro 72749 Engine Oil Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 72749 Engine Oil Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 72749 is a premium engine oil pump gasket built for direct-fit sealing in a range of Toyota, Pontiac, and Chevrolet applications. It uses application-specific materials to help deliver dependable sealing performance where the oil pump meets the engine.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine oil pump gasket for sealing the oil pump interface
• Application-specific material selection for vehicle-specific fit and sealing
• 5-bolt hole design for the listed applications
• Engine sealing component from Fel-Pro, a trusted name in gaskets and sealing systems
• Fits 1998-2008 Toyota Corolla, 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix, 2000-2005 Toyota Celica, 2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder, 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe, and 1998-2002 Chevrolet Prizm

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 72749 is an engine oil pump gasket engineered for vehicles that require a precise seal at the oil pump housing. The premium construction and vehicle-specific material selection are intended to support consistent sealing performance in high-heat, high-pressure engine environments. This part number is commonly searched for Toyota Corolla oil pump gasket replacement, Toyota Matrix engine oil pump gasket, and Fel-Pro 72749 applications across compatible Toyota and GM-built compact models.

This part cross-references OE-style numbers 151970D010 and B31658 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or deteriorated oil pump gasket
• Restoring sealing at the oil pump-to-engine interface
• Addressing oil seepage around the front of the engine
• Supporting proper oil pressure retention when the original gasket is no longer sealing correctly
• Servicing engines during oil pump removal or resealing work

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, sealant residue, and oil contamination. Verify the oil pump and engine surfaces are flat and undamaged, then install the gasket according to the service procedure for the specific vehicle. For best results, confirm the exact engine configuration before ordering, especially on Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe applications.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around vehicle-specific sealing materials and are widely used in professional engine repair for dependable fit and sealing performance.