Mahle K32598 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Mahle Engine Water Pump Gasket K32598

Mahle K32598 is an OEM-standard engine water pump gasket made with molded rubber for reliable sealing at the cooling system interface. It is built for select Audi and Volkswagen applications, including Audi A4, A5, Q5, Q3, and Volkswagen Tiguan, Jetta, GTI, and Passat models.

MAHLE gasket products are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this engine water pump gasket follows that same sealing-focused approach for service work on Audi and Volkswagen cooling systems.

Key Features

• OEM Standard item grade for factory-style fit and sealing performance
• Molded rubber gasket material for consistent compression and seal retention
• Engine water pump gasket for cooling system service
• Additional package contents: none
• Mahle part number K32598 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Mahle K32598 is an engine water pump gasket for select Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, including 2009-2016 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, 2011-2017 Audi Q5, 2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, and 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI. It also covers applications such as 2015 Audi A4 allroad, 2017-2018 Audi Q3 and Q3 Quattro, and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. This gasket is intended for technicians and owners replacing a water pump seal during cooling system repair on Audi A3, A5 Quattro, TT Quattro, and related Volkswagen models.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35872 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump seepage at the gasket sealing surface
• Coolant loss from a worn or flattened gasket
• Cooling system service on Audi and Volkswagen engines
• Seal replacement during water pump removal and reinstallation
• Leak correction after thermostat or pump housing service

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the pump housing for corrosion, pitting, or debris. Follow the vehicle service procedure for the specific Audi or Volkswagen engine, and verify gasket alignment before tightening fasteners to specification. For applications that reference the engine coolant thermostat seal, use the included gasket from the set during installation of that seal as noted in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are supplied as OEM-standard sealing components and are backed by the brand’s long-standing use in factory and technician service channels. K32598 is built to support dependable sealing in cooling system repairs on Audi and Volkswagen applications.