Mahle K31627 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for GM V8 Applications

Mahle K31627 is an OEM-standard engine water pump gasket made from paper material for reliable sealing at the water pump interface. It is built for select 1997-1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, and 1998 Pontiac Firebird applications where a precise water pump gasket is required.

Key Features

• OEM Standard item grade for factory-style fit and sealing performance
• Paper water pump gasket material
• Additional package contents: none
• Mahle sealing product backed by OE-focused manufacturing standards
• Part number K31627 for accurate ordering and service lookup

Detailed Description

Mahle K31627 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for sealing the water pump to the engine on select GM performance and passenger car applications. Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this gasket follows that same sealing-focused approach for service work on the Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, and Pontiac Firebird. If you are searching for a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro water pump gasket, a 1997-1998 Chevrolet Corvette water pump gasket, or a 1998 Pontiac Firebird water pump gasket, K31627 is the direct part number to reference. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35636 and General Motors 12559648 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Loss of sealing integrity during water pump service
• Leak-related overheating concerns from a compromised gasket
• Service replacement needs on GM V8 cooling system repairs
• Fitment lookup for K31627 on Camaro, Corvette, and Firebird applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the water pump and engine surfaces are flat and dry before assembly, and follow the vehicle service manual for torque sequence and coolant refill procedures. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering; K31627 is listed for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 1997-1998 Chevrolet Corvette, and 1998 Pontiac Firebird.

Quality Assurance

Mahle positions this gasket as an OEM-standard sealing component, using paper gasket material for the specified application. The brand’s gasket products are supplied with OE-level sealing expectations for professional repair use.