Mahle K26545 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Mahle K26545 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Mahle K26545 is an OEM-standard engine water pump gasket made from paper for reliable sealing at the water pump adapter-to-pump interface. It is built for service work on a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Jeep applications, including classic and late-1970s to 1990 models.

Key Features

• OEM Standard item grade for service replacement use
• Paper water pump gasket material for adapter-to-pump sealing
• Additional package contents: none
• Mahle sealing products are trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide
• Part number K26545 for easy catalog lookup

Detailed Description

The Mahle K26545 engine water pump gasket is a direct-fit sealing component for applications that use an adapter-to-pump paper gasket. It is commonly selected for Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet C10, GMC Jimmy, and Pontiac Firebird service repairs where a proper water pump seal is needed during cooling system maintenance. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 13243 for the same application.

As an OEM-standard gasket, K26545 is intended to restore the sealing surface between the water pump and adapter, helping maintain cooling system integrity on compatible vehicles. The paper construction supports a traditional gasket-style seal used across many GM and Jeep applications from 1962 through 1990.

What It Is Used For

• Water pump seepage at the adapter-to-pump joint
• Coolant leaks during water pump replacement
• Sealing issues after cooling system service
• Restoring a proper gasket surface on older GM and Jeep engines
• Addressing leaks on Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the gasket orientation against the removed part. Use the gasket only on the listed adapter-to-pump applications, and confirm vehicle-specific fitment by year, make, and model before assembly. For example, it fits 1985-1990 Chevrolet Astro, N/A; 1969-1979 Chevrolet Nova, N/A; and 1980-1983 Jeep CJ7, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Mahle states that its gaskets provide world-class sealing performance and are trusted by OEMs and technicians around the globe. K26545 is an OEM-standard sealing part built for service replacement use.