Victor Reinz 71-13588-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

OE-Style Thermostat Inlet Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-13588-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made from molded rubber for a precise seal at the thermostat inlet. Built for Ford cooling system service, it supports clean thermostat housing sealing on applications such as the Ford E-350 Super Duty, F-250 Super Duty, and F-350 Super Duty.

As an OE supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket technology and engineering that match original equipment sealing requirements. Part number 71-13588-00 is a direct-fit style thermostat inlet O-ring for select Ford trucks and vans.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for thermostat inlet sealing
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Thermostat inlet O-ring type design
• Fits select Ford E-350, Excursion, F-250 Super Duty, and F-350 Super Duty applications
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 35702 and MAHLE C32631 for the same application

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-13588-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket used at the thermostat inlet to help maintain a secure seal in the cooling system. The molded rubber material is selected for sealing performance in thermostat service, where a proper fit is important for Ford cooling system repairs. This part is listed for 1994-2003 Ford truck and van applications, including the Ford E-350 Club Wagon, E-350 Econoline, E-350 Super Duty, Excursion, F-250, F-250 Super Duty, F-350, and F-350 Super Duty.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35702 and MAHLE C32631 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat inlet
• Sealing issues after thermostat service
• Degraded or flattened original O-ring material
• Cooling system leaks traced to the thermostat housing area
• Repeat repairs caused by poor sealing at the inlet

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the thermostat inlet style before installation; this part is listed as an O-ring type gasket.
• Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before fitting the gasket.
• Inspect the thermostat housing and inlet for corrosion, pitting, or damage that could affect sealing.
• Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering.
• Use the OE reference YC3Z-8255-AA when checking fitment on listed Ford applications.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing solutions and uses OE-focused engineering for gasket applications. Part number 71-13588-00 is built to support reliable thermostat inlet sealing on select Ford cooling system repairs.