Victor Reinz 71-13983-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

OE-Style Water Pump Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-13983-00 is an engine water pump gasket built for direct-fit sealing on a wide range of classic Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Jeep, Buick, and Oldsmobile applications. It uses fiber construction and a 0.030-inch thickness to help create a consistent seal at the water pump mounting surface.

For repairs on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Impala, and GMC Jimmy, this gasket supports accurate water pump resealing with OE-quality engineering from an original equipment supplier.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for dependable sealing performance
• 0.030-inch thickness for proper water pump fitment
• 4 mounting holes for the listed applications
• Color may vary
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz

Detailed Product Overview

Victor Reinz 71-13983-00 is an engine water pump gasket for vehicles across the 1962-1990 model years. It is engineered for applications including the Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet C10, Pontiac Firebird, Jeep CJ7, and GMC Safari, along with many other GM trucks, vans, and passenger cars. This part number, 71-13983-00, is a practical choice when replacing a leaking or worn water pump gasket on engines that require a fiber sealing surface.

This part cross-references MAHLE K26545 and Carlson 13243 for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting flange
• Sealing issues after water pump replacement
• Surface irregularities between the pump and engine housing
• Loss of coolant from an aging or compressed gasket
• Maintenance on classic Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Jeep, Buick, and Oldsmobile cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify that the water pump and engine housing are free of old gasket material, corrosion, and debris. Confirm the gasket matches the 4-hole pattern and 0.030-inch thickness required for the application. Use the vehicle’s service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill.

Compatible With 1962-1990 Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac Firebird, Jeep CJ5, Jeep CJ7, GMC Jimmy, and other listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket technology used by manufacturers worldwide. The 71-13983-00 water pump gasket is built to OE-quality standards for broad foreign and domestic coverage.