Victor Reinz 71-13827-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket - Upper

Engine Water Pump Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-13827-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with plastic and rubber materials for reliable sealing at the water pump interface. It is shaped for upper-position applications with a triangular profile, making it a direct match for select Cadillac and Oldsmobile engines that require precise gasket alignment.

For repairs on Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville, Oldsmobile Aurora, and Cadillac Allante applications, this gasket supports clean reassembly and consistent sealing performance. Victor Reinz 71-13827-00 is engineered for foreign and domestic coverage where OE-style fit and material consistency matter.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for upper-position applications
• Plastic and rubber construction for sealing performance
• 0.018 thickness for a precise mating surface
• 2 mounting holes for correct alignment
• Triangular shape noted for the listed fitments
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz

Detailed Product Information

Victor Reinz 71-13827-00 is designed for vehicles that require an upper engine water pump gasket with a triangular shape. The material blend of plastic and rubber helps provide a stable seal at the water pump mounting surface, while the specified thickness supports proper compression during installation. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35658 for the same application.

Compatible With 1994-1999 Cadillac DeVille, upper; 1993-1999 Cadillac Eldorado, upper; 1993-1999 Cadillac Seville, upper; 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, upper; and 1993 Cadillac Allante, upper. Use Victor Reinz 71-13827-00 when replacing a worn or leaking water pump gasket on these applications.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump sealing surface
• Leaks caused by a flattened or deteriorated gasket
• Improper sealing after water pump service
• Fitment issues when the original gasket shape no longer seals correctly
• Repeat repairs caused by inconsistent gasket material

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the water pump and engine surfaces are free of old gasket material, corrosion, and debris. Confirm the upper-position, triangular gasket profile matches the removed part before assembly. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill after installation.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering used across foreign and domestic vehicle platforms. The 71-13827-00 water pump gasket is built to OE-quality standards for accurate sealing and dependable service on the listed Cadillac and Oldsmobile applications.