Victor Reinz 71-14050-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-14050-00 Thermostat Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-14050-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made from molded rubber for a precise thermostat-to-cover seal. It is built for OE-style sealing performance on a wide range of GM, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Saab, and Saturn applications.

This thermostat gasket is used on vehicles such as the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Acadia, where a reliable seal helps maintain cooling system integrity. The Victor Reinz 71-14050-00 is a direct-fit sealing solution for thermostat service on many 2004-2016 applications.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing at the thermostat housing
• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat-to-cover sealing
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 35858 and MAHLE C32213 for the same application
• Part number 71-14050-00 for easy identification and ordering

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14050-00 is an O-ring type thermostat to cover seal engineered for cooling system service where the thermostat housing requires a molded rubber gasket. Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing technology, and this part reflects that OE-focused approach with a fitment range that includes the 2009-2016 Buick Enclave, 2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox, 2009-2016 GMC Acadia, and related Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Saab, and Saturn models. If you are replacing a leaking thermostat seal on a Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Impala, or GMC Terrain, this gasket provides the correct sealing profile for the application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat cover
• External coolant leaks around the thermostat housing
• Loss of sealing after thermostat service
• Maintenance replacement for hardened or flattened rubber seals
• Cooling system leak repair on GM-based applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the thermostat and cover sealing surfaces before installation. Inspect the housing for corrosion, pitting, or distortion that could affect the seal. Verify the application by year, make, and model before installing the Victor Reinz 71-14050-00, especially on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Traverse, Cadillac CTS, and Saab 9-5. Follow the vehicle service procedure and cooling system refill steps after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for OE-quality gasket engineering and broad vehicle coverage. The 71-14050-00 is built to meet the sealing demands of thermostat service on supported Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Saab, and Saturn applications.