Victor Reinz 71-14660-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for Ford and Mercury

Victor Reinz 71-14660-00 is an engine water pump gasket made from fiber with a 0.026 thickness and 11 mounting holes. It is built for pump-to-plate sealing on classic Ford and Mercury applications, including Mustang, Bronco, and E-100 Econoline models.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for water pump sealing
• 0.026 thickness for a precise pump-to-plate fit
• 11 mounting holes for the listed applications
• Color may vary
• Victor Reinz OE-quality sealing technology and engineering

Application Details

Compatible with a wide range of classic Ford and Mercury vehicles, this gasket supports pump-to-plate sealing on 1964-1969 Ford Mustang, 1966-1969 Ford Bronco, 1969-1974 Ford E-100 Econoline, and other listed applications such as Ford LTD, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Montego, Mercury Capri, Mercury Villager, and Mercury Colony Park. Part number 71-14660-00 is also cross-referenced to FEL-PRO 35019 for the same application.

Victor Reinz 71-14660-00 is part of a sealing lineup supplied to vehicle manufacturers, with coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. The gasket set approach helps ensure the correct sealing component is selected for the repair, which matters when servicing cooling system leaks on older Ford and Mercury engines.

Common Problems This Part Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Sealing failure between the pump and plate
• Leak-related loss of cooling system pressure
• Moisture or residue around the pump flange
• Repeat repairs caused by worn or compressed gasket material

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and verify the water pump and plate are free of old gasket material, corrosion, and debris. Match the gasket to the pump-to-plate configuration shown in the fitment data, and confirm hole alignment before tightening fasteners evenly to avoid distortion.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for OE-level gasket engineering and sealing solutions. This part number, 71-14660-00, is built to support reliable sealing performance on the listed Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, and related classic Ford and Mercury applications.