Mahle K31829 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket Overview

Mahle K31829 is an OEM-standard engine water pump gasket made with molded rubber for reliable sealing at the water pump cover. It is built for direct replacement applications across a wide range of GM vehicles, including Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, GMC, and Oldsmobile models.

This gasket is a practical choice when servicing a leaking water pump cover or replacing a worn sealing surface. Mahle K31829 is engineered for consistent fit and sealing performance in applications such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, and Buick LaCrosse.

Key Features

• OEM-standard water pump gasket for engine cooling system service
• Molded rubber construction for a formed sealing profile
• Designed for water pump cover gasket applications
• Direct replacement fitment across multiple GM platforms
• Mahle sealing product backed by OEM and technician trust

Detailed Description

Mahle K31829 is an engine water pump gasket intended for water pump cover sealing in compatible GM applications. The molded rubber material helps maintain a consistent seal at the mating surface, while the OEM-standard grade supports service work that calls for a precise replacement part. This gasket cross-references FEL-PRO 35724 and General Motors 24446365 for the same application.

Fitment includes 2010-2014 Buick LaCrosse, 2011-2014 Buick Regal, 2012-2014 Buick Verano, 2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, 2010-2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 2004-2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2010-2014 GMC Terrain, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac G6, 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, 2002-2010 Saturn Vue, 2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice, 2007-2009 Saturn Aura, 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, 2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic, 2002-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, and 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero.

Common Service Uses

• Replacing a leaking water pump cover gasket
• Restoring sealing at the cooling system interface
• Addressing coolant seepage from a worn gasket surface
• Servicing the water pump during cooling system repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the water pump cover for damage, corrosion, or warping. Verify the gasket matches the engine application by year, make, and model before assembly. Use the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and sealing surface preparation.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and K31829 is built to OEM-standard expectations for sealing performance and fit.