Victor Reinz 71-14695-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

OE-Style Water Pump Gasket for Ford, Mazda, Jaguar

Victor Reinz 71-14695-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with fiber material and an OE-focused sealing design. It is specified for vehicles that use the improved 8-bolt-hole water pump pattern, including Ford Escape, Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Jaguar S-Type, and Jaguar X-Type applications.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for water pump sealing
• 0.031 thickness for a precise sealing surface
• 8 mounting holes for the improved design pattern
• Color may vary
• OE supplier engineering from Victor Reinz

Detailed Product Information

Victor Reinz 71-14695-00 is an engine water pump gasket made for sealing the water pump to the engine on a wide range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Jaguar vehicles. The fiber construction and 0.031 thickness support a clean mating surface, while the 8-hole layout matches the improved design used on the listed applications. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 35663 for the same application. It also cross-references MAHLE K31800 for the same application.

Compatible With 2001-2008 Ford Escape, 2003-2008 Mazda 6, 2008 Mazda Tribute, 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner, 2000-2007 Jaguar S-Type, 2002-2007 Jaguar X-Type, 2000-2006 Mazda MPV, 2002-2005 Ford Taurus, 2002-2005 Mercury Sable, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, 1999-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 1997-1998 Ford Contour / Mercury Mystique applications with the improved 8-bolt-hole design.

Common Repair Uses

• Water pump seepage at the gasket surface
• Coolant leaks around the pump housing
• Sealing issues after water pump replacement
• Maintenance on engines with the improved 8-bolt-hole pattern
• Restoring a proper seal on Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Jaguar cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and verify the water pump uses the improved 8-bolt-hole pattern. Confirm the gasket thickness and hole layout against the removed part before assembly. For best sealing results, follow the vehicle service procedure and torque sequence specified by the manufacturer.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering used by manufacturers worldwide. 71-14695-00 reflects that OE-oriented approach with broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles and a sealing design matched to the listed applications.