Mahle K27612 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for Ford and Mazda

Mahle K27612 is an OEM-standard engine water pump gasket made with paper gasket material for reliable sealing at the water pump interface. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications, including Ranger, Mustang, Thunderbird, Aerostar, and B2300 models.

Key Features

• OEM Standard item grade for factory-style fit and sealing performance
• Paper gasket material for water pump sealing applications
• Additional package contents: none
• Fits multiple Ford, Mercury, and Mazda engine applications
• Mahle K27612 water pump gasket for service and repair work

Detailed Description

Mahle K27612 is an engine water pump gasket built for sealing the water pump to the engine on select Ford Ranger, Mustang, Thunderbird, Aerostar, LTD, Fairmont, Pinto, Courier, Mercury Capri, Cougar, Marquis, Zephyr, Bobcat, and Mazda B2200 and B2300 applications. The paper gasket construction supports a clean sealing surface and an OEM-standard replacement profile for routine cooling system service. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35381 for the same application.

Use Mahle K27612 when servicing cooling system leaks on vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Ford Mustang, and Mazda B2300. The part number K27612 is also a useful reference when matching the correct water pump gasket for older Ford and Mercury engine platforms.

What It Helps Repair

• Water pump coolant seepage at the gasket surface
• Coolant loss from a worn or compressed sealing interface
• Leak paths caused by aged paper gasket material
• Service issues after water pump replacement or cooling system teardown
• Sealing concerns on Ford Ranger, Mustang, and related Ford/Mazda applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the application notes carefully, especially the Ranger and Mazda B-series fitment details, since some listings note exclusions for paper engine oil pan gasket configurations. Confirm the water pump and engine sealing surfaces are flat and dry before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are used as OEM-standard sealing products and are trusted by technicians and vehicle manufacturers worldwide. K27612 is built to meet factory-style sealing expectations for cooling system service.