Victor Reinz 71-13570-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

OE-Style Coolant Thermostat Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-13570-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made from molded rubber for a precise seal at the thermostat housing. It is built for Ford Ranger and Mazda B2500 applications from 1998-2001, with coverage that also includes 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger models.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for a formed sealing surface
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Direct-fit sealing solution for thermostat service
• Fits 1998-2001 Ford Ranger, N/A
• Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger, N/A

Detailed Description

When servicing the cooling system, the thermostat gasket is critical for maintaining a tight seal between the thermostat housing and engine components. Victor Reinz 71-13570-00 uses molded rubber construction to help deliver consistent sealing performance during thermostat replacement on Ford Ranger, Mazda B2500, and Ford F-100 Ranger applications. Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects the same engineering focus used in OE sealing systems. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 35625 and MAHLE C31758 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• External coolant leaks after thermostat service
• Sealing issues caused by a flattened or damaged old gasket
• Loss of cooling-system pressure at the thermostat interface
• Repeat repairs from an improper thermostat housing seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the thermostat housing for corrosion, warping, or old gasket residue. Verify the replacement matches your vehicle by year and model before assembly. For fitment reference, this part fits 1998-2001 Ford Ranger, N/A; fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, N/A; and fits 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies sealing components to vehicle manufacturers and is known for OE-level gasket engineering and broad coverage for domestic and foreign vehicles. Part number 71-13570-00 is built as a molded rubber thermostat gasket for dependable cooling-system sealing in the listed applications.