Victor Reinz 71-13828-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket - Housing To Block or Lower

OE-Style Water Pump Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-13828-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with plastic and rubber materials for a precise seal at the water pump housing-to-block and lower mounting points. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for select Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications, including Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS water pump gasket service.

Key Features

• Plastic and rubber construction for sealing performance at the water pump interface
• 0.165 thickness for a controlled gasket profile
• 2 mounting holes for the specified application
• Triangular-shape design noted for the listed fitments
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Part number 71-13828-00 for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-13828-00 is engineered as an engine water pump gasket for vehicles that use a triangular-shape gasket at the housing-to-block or lower position. It is listed for 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2004-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville, 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, 2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado, and 1993 Cadillac Allante. This part number, 71-13828-00, is a practical match when replacing a leaking water pump gasket on these GM platforms.

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused engineering approach for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. This part cross-references MAHLE GS33437 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump coolant seepage at the gasket surface
• Coolant leaks at the housing-to-block sealing area
• Lower water pump gasket failure on listed GM engines
• Sealing issues after water pump service or replacement
• Coolant residue around the triangular gasket interface

Installation Notes

Verify the gasket shape, mounting hole count, and position before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the water pump and housing for corrosion, pitting, or warpage that can affect sealing. Confirm whether your vehicle uses the housing-to-block or lower position listed in the fitment data before ordering Victor Reinz 71-13828-00.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-quality gasket technology and engineering, with broad coverage for service applications across domestic and import vehicles. The 71-13828-00 water pump gasket is built to meet the sealing requirements of the listed fitments and support reliable repair results.