Victor Reinz 71-14569-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-14569-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-14569-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with fiber material and a blue finish for sealing service on select Pontiac applications. It is a direct-fit sealing component for vehicles using a 4-stud water pump, including Pontiac Bonneville, Catalina, Grand Prix, LeMans, and Tempest models.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for water pump sealing applications
• Blue color for easy identification during service
• Mounting hole quantity: 4
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Fits select Pontiac water pump applications with 4-stud mounting

Detailed Description

This Victor Reinz engine water pump gasket is engineered for sealing the water pump to the engine on specific Pontiac vehicles. The 71-14569-00 part number is listed for 1955-1963 Pontiac Catalina, 1957-1958 Pontiac Bonneville, 1959-1963 Pontiac Bonneville, 1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest, 1962-1963 Pontiac Grand Prix, and 1963 Pontiac LeMans with 4 stud water pump configurations. Victor Reinz is known as an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused approach to fit and sealing performance. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 12967 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Leaks caused by a worn or damaged original gasket
• Sealing issues during water pump replacement service
• Improper sealing on 4-stud Pontiac water pump setups
• Maintenance on classic Pontiac cooling system repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify that the application uses a 4-stud water pump before ordering or installing Victor Reinz 71-14569-00. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill after assembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level gasket technology and engineering, with broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles. The 71-14569-00 is built for sealing consistency in water pump service on the listed Pontiac applications.