Victor Reinz 71-14159-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

OE-Style Thermostat Housing Seal

Victor Reinz 71-14159-00 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket built for a precise seal at the thermostat housing. Made from fiber with a black finish, it is sized for a 1.502-inch inside diameter, 0.036-inch thickness, and 3 mounting holes to match the specified application.

Compatible with 1985-1990 Ford Escort and 1985-1987 Mercury Lynx, this Victor Reinz thermostat housing gasket supports clean coolant sealing on common small-engine cooling system repairs. The 71-14159-00 part number is also referenced in OE-style replacement searches for these vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat housing gasket for sealing the thermostat housing to the engine or coolant outlet
• Fiber construction for a traditional gasket sealing surface
• Black color with 1.502-inch inside diameter and 0.036-inch thickness
• 3 mounting holes with 0.284-inch mounting hole diameter
• Fits 1985-1990 Ford Escort and 1985-1987 Mercury Lynx
• Victor Reinz 71-14159-00 for OE-style cooling system service

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14159-00 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket engineered for the listed Ford and Mercury applications. As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on sealing technology that matches the dimensional and material requirements of factory-style repairs. This gasket uses fiber construction and the specified hole pattern to help maintain a secure seal at the thermostat housing, where coolant leaks can develop from age, heat cycling, or gasket compression loss.

For buyers searching for a thermostat housing gasket for 1985-1990 Ford Escort or 1985-1987 Mercury Lynx cooling system service, this part number provides a direct OE-style option. The 71-14159-00 gasket is also cross-referenced with FEL-PRO 35358 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• External coolant leaks around the housing flange
• Sealing issues caused by an aged or compressed gasket
• Cooling system service after thermostat replacement
• Leak concerns on Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx thermostat housing repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation so the gasket can seat evenly. Inspect the thermostat housing and flange for warping, corrosion, or pitting before reassembly. Verify the gasket orientation and hole alignment against the housing and engine surface, then refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an OE supplier known for gasket and sealing system engineering used across foreign and domestic vehicle applications. Part number 71-14159-00 is built to support factory-style fitment expectations for the listed Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx applications.