Victor Reinz 18-10029-01 Engine Water Pump Installation Kit

Victor Reinz Engine Water Pump Installation Kit

Victor Reinz 18-10029-01 is an engine water pump installation kit built around OE-quality gasket technology and precise sealing performance. It is a specific-fit solution for select GM compact and midsize cars, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Malibu, Buick Skylark, and Oldsmobile Achieva applications.

Key Features

• Specific-fit engine water pump installation kit for select vehicles
• Victor Reinz sealing technology engineered to meet or exceed OEM specs
• Fiber gasket material with 0.035 thickness
• 5 bolt hole gasket design
• Gasket color may vary
• OE supplier-backed coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 18-10029-01 is made for water pump service where a reliable seal matters. The fiber gasket construction and OE-spec engineering help support proper sealing at the pump interface, which is important during cooling system repair and reassembly. This part is a direct-fit option for applications such as Fits 1996-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A; Fits 1996-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A; and Fits 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero, N/A. It also fits Fits 1996-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A; Fits 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A; Fits 1996-1998 Buick Skylark, N/A; and Fits 1996-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, N/A.

This part cross-references MAHLE GS33364 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump sealing surface
• Leak paths caused by worn or compressed gasket material
• Improper sealing after water pump replacement
• Cooling system service on Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire models
• Water pump installation on Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Malibu, and related GM platforms

Installation Notes

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the gasket aligns with the 5-bolt pattern. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill, and confirm the replacement water pump and sealing surfaces are free of damage before assembly. Use the exact application match for the listed Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile models.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 18-10029-01 is built to meet or exceed OEM specifications for the listed applications, supporting dependable sealing performance in cooling system repairs.