Victor Reinz 71-14661-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Victor Reinz Engine Water Pump Gasket

The Victor Reinz 71-14661-00 engine water pump gasket is a fiber gasket made for sealing the water pump plate to the block on a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. With a 0.030 thickness and 11 mounting holes, it supports a precise seal where coolant leakage can lead to overheating and repeat repair work.

Victor Reinz is known for OE-level gasket engineering, and this part number is built for direct replacement service on classic Ford V8 applications. If you are servicing a Ford F-250, F-350, Mustang, Thunderbird, or related Lincoln and Mercury models, 71-14661-00 provides the sealing profile needed for the water pump plate-to-block interface.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for water pump plate sealing
• 0.030 thickness for proper sealing surface alignment
• 11 mounting holes for the listed applications
• Engine water pump gasket plate to block design
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Cross-reference part numbers include MAHLE K27147 and 35039

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14661-00 is an engine water pump gasket used at the plate-to-block sealing point on many Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles from 1968 through 1997. It is listed for applications such as the Ford F-250, F-350, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, F-100, F-150, Mustang, Thunderbird, and Lincoln Continental, along with several Mercury models including Cougar, Montego, Marquis, Grand Marquis, Colony Park, Marauder, and Cougar. This part number is also referenced by MAHLE K27147 and 35039 for the same application.

Built with fiber construction, the gasket helps maintain a consistent seal between the water pump plate and engine block. That sealing interface is critical on older Ford cooling systems, especially when replacing a water pump or servicing the front engine cover area on classic Ford F-350 and Ford Mustang platforms.

Common Repair Uses

• Stops coolant seepage at the water pump plate-to-block joint
• Addresses leaks found during water pump replacement
• Helps correct sealing issues after front engine cooling service
• Reduces the risk of coolant loss around the pump mounting area
• Supports repair of aging gasket surfaces on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the mounting hole pattern and gasket orientation against the removed part before assembly. Use the gasket only on the listed engine water pump plate-to-block applications for proper fitment on compatible Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing technology and is a trusted gasket manufacturer for global vehicle applications. The 71-14661-00 is produced to support reliable sealing performance in the specified cooling system repair.