Victor Reinz 71-14655-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for Chrysler and Dodge

Victor Reinz 71-14655-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with fiber material and a 0.0280 thickness for sealing the water pump to the block. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for a wide range of Chrysler and Dodge applications, including classic Chrysler 300, Imperial, Newport, and New Yorker models.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for dependable sealing performance
• 0.0280 thickness for proper water pump-to-block sealing
• 3 mounting holes for the listed applications
• Color may vary
• OE-style sealing technology from Victor Reinz

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14655-00 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for vehicles that mount the water pump to the block. As an OE supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket construction and sealing consistency for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. This gasket is a practical choice for Chrysler and Dodge water pump service where accurate sealing surfaces and correct thickness matter. It also cross-references FEL-PRO 11731 and MAHLE K26444 for the same application.

Compatible With classic Chrysler and Dodge V8-era service applications, this gasket fits 1958-1978 Chrysler and Dodge models listed in the fitment data, including Chrysler 300, Imperial, Newport, New Yorker, Town & Country, and Dodge Charger, Dart, Challenger, Monaco, Ramcharger, and truck platforms such as D100, D150, D200, D300, W100, W150, W200, W300, B200, and B300. The Victor Reinz 71-14655-00 part number is commonly searched by owners restoring or maintaining these vehicles.

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump coolant seepage at the block interface
• Coolant leaks after water pump replacement
• Improper sealing from a worn or damaged gasket surface
• Cooling system service on Chrysler and Dodge classic vehicles
• Restoration work requiring the correct engine water pump gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the water pump and block for corrosion, pitting, or old gasket residue. Verify the gasket matches the application by year, make, and model before assembly. Use the correct torque sequence and follow the vehicle service manual for cooling system reassembly and refill procedures.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering and sealing technology used by manufacturers worldwide. The 71-14655-00 is built to OE-quality standards for reliable fitment on the listed Chrysler and Dodge applications.