Victor Reinz 71-13553-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

OE-Style Water Pump Gasket Seal

Victor Reinz 71-13553-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with fiber material for a precise seal at the cooling system interface. With a 1.275 inside diameter, 0.031 thickness, and 2 mounting holes, it supports accurate fitment for service work on Ford and Mazda applications.

Victor Reinz is known for OE-level gasket engineering, and this part number is part of that sealing-focused lineup. It is a practical choice when replacing a worn water pump gasket or related cooling-system seal on vehicles such as the Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, and Ford Probe.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for sealing applications
• Inside diameter: 1.275
• Thickness: 0.031
• 2 mounting holes for indexed installation
• Color may vary
• Victor Reinz part number 71-13553-00

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with a wide range of Ford and Mazda cooling-system applications, including Fits 1999-2003 Mazda Protege, N/A; Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, N/A; Fits 1993-2002 Mazda 626, N/A; Fits 1993-1997 Ford Probe, N/A; and Fits 1993-1997 Mazda MX-6, N/A. This part also fits classic Ford and Mercury plate-to-block applications listed under the same OE replacement reference.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 11760 for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump sealing surface
• Leaks at the thermostat housing to head interface on listed Mazda and Ford applications
• Sealing wear from heat cycling and age
• Improper sealing after water pump or housing service
• Replacement of an OE-style gasket reference such as F62Z-8255-D

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the mounting hole alignment and gasket orientation before tightening fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s service specifications. For best sealing results, inspect the water pump, thermostat housing, and related surfaces for pitting or warpage before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-quality gasket technology and serves as an original equipment supplier for many manufacturers. Part number 71-13553-00 is built to support reliable sealing performance in service replacement applications.