Victor Reinz 71-14700-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for GM Applications

Victor Reinz 71-14700-00 is an engine water pump gasket built with metal and rubber construction for sealing service on select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. It is specified for applications where the pump is stamped “Metal Gasket Only,” including Buick LeSabre, Chevrolet Impala, and Pontiac Grand Prix coverage.

As an OE supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket technology and engineering that matches original equipment sealing requirements. The 71-14700-00 water pump gasket is designed for direct replacement use on a wide range of GM V6 applications from 1995 through 2009.

Key Features

• Metal and rubber sealing construction for water pump service
• 0.067 thickness for OE-style fitment
• 8 mounting holes for the listed pump applications
• Color may vary by production batch
• Direct replacement for vehicles requiring a metal water pump gasket
• Victor Reinz part number 71-14700-00

Detailed Description

This Victor Reinz engine water pump gasket is engineered for GM cooling system repairs where the pump is marked “Metal Gasket Only.” It is a fitment-based replacement for Buick Allure, LaCrosse, Lucerne, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Regal, and Riviera; Chevrolet Camaro, Impala, Lumina, and Monte Carlo; Oldsmobile 88, 98, Intrigue, LSS, and Regency; plus Pontiac Bonneville, Firebird, Grand Prix, and related applications. The part number 71-14700-00 is also cross-referenced to FEL-PRO 35804 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant seepage at the water pump sealing surface
• Leak repair after water pump replacement
• Sealing issues on pumps stamped “Metal Gasket Only”
• Cooling system service on GM Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models
• Replacement of a worn or compressed pump gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the water pump stamping before installation; this gasket is listed for pumps marked “Metal Gasket Only.” Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly, check for corrosion or old gasket material, and confirm the 8-hole pattern and 0.067 thickness match the original part. Use the vehicle’s service procedure for torque sequence and coolant refill.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier with broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles, and its gasket sets are built to provide the correct sealing components for lasting repairs. Part number 71-14700-00 is engineered to OE-quality sealing standards for the listed GM applications.