{"product_id":"mahle-k31659-engine-water-pump-gasket","title":"Mahle K31659 Engine Water Pump Gasket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Water Pump Gasket Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahle K31659 is an OEM-standard engine water pump gasket made with molded rubber for a reliable seal at the water pump interface. It is built for applications that use an O-ring style gasket and is listed for multiple Toyota, Pontiac, and Chevrolet models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM-standard gasket construction for water pump sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded rubber material for consistent sealing performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-ring type design for listed applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additional package contents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahle sealing product backed by OEM and technician trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahle K31659 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for direct sealing service on applications that specify a molded rubber O-ring type. The molded rubber construction helps maintain a secure seal between the water pump and mating surface, which is important when replacing a leaking or disturbed water pump seal. This part number, K31659, is listed for 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references FEL-PRO 35672 and Toyota 90301-69006 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Solve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant seepage at the water pump sealing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeakage after water pump service or replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal deterioration from age and heat cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproper sealing on applications that require an O-ring style gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the water pump design and gasket style before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the pump housing for damage or corrosion that could affect sealing. Confirm the application by vehicle year, make, and model before ordering K31659.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAHLE gaskets are recognized for OEM-standard sealing performance and are trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mahle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53387186569397,"sku":"FLHQ-K31659","price":14.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/VG_K31659_Fro.jpg?v=1790486061","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/mahle-k31659-engine-water-pump-gasket","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}