Victor Reinz 71-10686-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for Hyundai and Kia

Victor Reinz 71-10686-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with fiber material and a 0.042 thickness for a precise sealing surface. It is a direct replacement for select Hyundai and Kia applications, including Hyundai Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe, Tiburon, and Kia Sportage, Optima, and Magentis.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for dependable sealing performance
• 0.042 thickness for proper water pump sealing interface
• 9 mounting holes for the specified OE-style fitment
• Color may vary by production batch
• Direct replacement for OE part number 25124-37100

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-10686-00 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for select Hyundai and Kia cooling system repairs. Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing technology to vehicle manufacturers, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused approach with the correct material, thickness, and hole pattern for the listed applications. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35765 for the same application.

Compatible With 1999-2005 Hyundai Sonata, 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2005-2008 Hyundai Tucson, 2009 Hyundai Tucson, and 2010 Kia Sportage. It also fits 2001-2006 Kia Magentis, 2001-2006 Kia Optima, 2005-2008 Kia Sportage, and 2009 Kia Sportage.

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump gasket replacement during cooling system service
• Repairing coolant seepage at the pump mounting surface
• Restoring a proper seal after water pump removal
• Addressing leaks caused by worn or compressed gasket material
• Replacing a damaged OE gasket on listed Hyundai and Kia engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the water pump flange is free of old gasket material, corrosion, and debris. Confirm the gasket matches the OE part number 25124-37100 and the vehicle application before assembly. Follow the manufacturer service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an OE supplier known for sealing solutions used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-10686-00 is built to OE-quality standards for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications and is intended as a direct replacement gasket for proper cooling system sealing.