Victor Reinz 71-14169-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

OE-Style Thermostat Housing Seal

Victor Reinz 71-14169-00 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket built for a precise seal at the thermostat housing. It uses fiber with a silicone bead to help maintain consistent sealing performance in cooling system service on select Chevrolet, Geo, Pontiac, and Suzuki vehicles.

Compatible with applications such as the Chevrolet Tracker, Suzuki Swift, and Geo Metro, this gasket supports leak-free thermostat housing repair when replacing a worn or damaged seal. Victor Reinz 71-14169-00 is made for drivers and technicians who want an OE-quality sealing solution for cooling system maintenance.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat housing gasket for cooling system service
• Fiber construction with silicone bead for sealing support
• Black finish
• 2 mounting holes
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 35451 and MAHLE C31394 for the same application

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14169-00 is engineered as a thermostat housing gasket for vehicles that require a reliable seal between the housing and engine coolant passage. The fiber with silicone bead material is selected to help conform to the mating surfaces and maintain sealing integrity during cooling system operation. This part number is used across a broad range of compact cars and small SUVs, including Chevrolet Metro, Suzuki Esteem, Suzuki Sidekick, Suzuki Vitara, Pontiac Firefly, and Geo Tracker applications.

As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz provides sealing components built around OE-level engineering standards. That makes this gasket a practical choice for thermostat housing service on 1989-2002 Chevrolet, Geo, Pontiac, and Suzuki models where a correct-fit replacement is needed. If you are servicing a Chevrolet Tracker or Suzuki Swift cooling system, Victor Reinz 71-14169-00 offers the fitment and material profile expected for this repair.

What It Helps Repair

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Sealing failure caused by an aged or compressed gasket
• Leaks after thermostat housing removal during cooling system service
• Loss of sealing integrity from heat cycling and coolant exposure
• Maintenance on vehicles with a worn thermostat housing gasket

Installation Notes

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the housing and flange are flat and undamaged before fitting the new gasket. Use the correct torque sequence for the thermostat housing fasteners and refill the cooling system with the proper coolant mixture after service.

Fits 1989-2001 Suzuki Swift, N/A; 1995-2001 Suzuki Esteem, N/A; 1992-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, N/A; 1999-2001 Suzuki Vitara, N/A; 1996-1998 Suzuki X-90, N/A; 1989-1997 Geo Metro, N/A; 1994-1997 Geo Tracker, N/A; 1994-2000 Pontiac Firefly, N/A; 1995-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner, N/A; 1989-1991 Pontiac Firefly, N/A; 1998-2002 Chevrolet Tracker, N/A; 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro, N/A; 1992 Chevrolet Metro, N/A; 1989-1991 Chevrolet Sprint, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an OE supplier known for gasket and sealing technology used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-14169-00 is built to deliver the sealing performance expected for thermostat housing service on the listed applications.