Mahle K31800 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

The Mahle K31800 engine water pump gasket is an OEM-standard sealing solution for cooling system service. Built with paper gasket material, it helps restore a proper seal at the water pump mounting surface on select Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Jaguar applications.

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for dependable sealing performance. This K31800 gasket is a direct-fit style replacement for service work where accurate water pump sealing is required.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for cooling system repairs
• OEM Standard item grade for OE-style service fitment
• Paper gasket material for traditional water pump sealing surfaces
• No additional package contents included
• Mahle K31800 part number for easy identification

Detailed Description

Use the Mahle K31800 when replacing a water pump on vehicles that call for a paper-style gasket. It is engineered for sealing the water pump to the engine housing and helps maintain coolant containment at the mounting interface. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 0394173 and FEL-PRO 35663 for the same application. Search terms such as Ford Escape water pump gasket, Mazda 6 engine water pump gasket, and Mercury Mariner cooling system gasket all point to this OE-standard sealing component.

Compatible With 2002-2008 Ford Escape, 2003-2008 Mazda 6, 2008 Mazda Tribute, 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner, 2001-2007 Jaguar S-Type, 2002-2007 Jaguar X-Type, 2000-2006 Mazda MPV, 2002-2005 Ford Taurus, 2002-2005 Mercury Sable, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, 1998-2000 Ford Contour, 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Ford Contour, and 1997 Mercury Mystique.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant seepage at the water pump flange
• Water pump replacement on Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Jaguar vehicles
• Sealing issues caused by a worn or damaged original gasket
• Cooling system service after pump removal
• Paper gasket replacement for OE-style mounting surfaces

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the water pump and engine housing surfaces are flat and dry before assembly. This gasket is not compatible with paper engine oil pan gasket applications, so confirm the service location before installation. For fitment-specific searches, use phrases like Mahle K31800 Ford Escape water pump gasket or Mahle K31800 Mazda 6 water pump gasket.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products trusted by OEMs and technicians around the globe. The K31800 is built to OEM Standard specifications for water pump sealing service.