Victor Reinz 71-14821-00 Differential Cover Gasket - Rear

OE-Style Differential Cover Seal

Victor Reinz 71-14821-00 is a differential cover gasket for Ford and Mercury rear axle applications that use a 10-bolt cover pattern. With a 0.020-inch thickness, 11.000-inch length, and 9.750-inch width, it provides a precise sealing surface for service work on classic driveline assemblies.

Built for vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Montego, this gasket supports clean resealing of the differential cover on Ford 8-inch and 7.75-inch rear axle setups. Victor Reinz 71-14821-00 is an OE-quality sealing solution for repair work where correct fitment and consistent sealing matter.

Key Features

• Part number: 71-14821-00
• Differential cover gasket for 10-bolt Ford rear axle applications
• One-piece configuration for straightforward cover sealing
• 0.020-inch thickness for a controlled sealing interface
• 11.000-inch length and 9.750-inch width
• Fits rear axle service applications on Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Cross-reference: MAHLE P27807

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14821-00 is engineered as a replacement differential cover gasket for classic Ford and Mercury driveline service. It fits 1964-1973 Ford Mustang, rear; 1967-1972 Mercury Cougar, rear; 1968-1974 Mercury Montego, rear; 1975-1980 Ford Pinto, rear; 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat, rear; and 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch, rear. It also fits 1966-1967 Mercury Capri, rear, and 1966-1967 Mercury Villager, rear, along with the listed N/A-position applications for the same vehicle families and axle configurations.

Victor Reinz supplies sealing products to OE standards, and this gasket reflects that focus on accurate dimensions and dependable sealing performance. Part number 71-14821-00 is a practical choice for differential cover resealing on Ford 8-inch rear axle and 7.75-inch ring gear applications where the cover uses 10 bolt holes.

Common Repair Uses

• Stops differential oil seepage at the cover flange
• Addresses leaks after axle service or gear inspection
• Restores sealing after cover removal for maintenance
• Helps correct fluid loss from a damaged or compressed gasket
• Supports resealing on 10-bolt Ford rear axle housings

Installation Notes

Clean the differential cover and housing sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation. Verify the cover pattern, axle type, and bolt-hole count match the vehicle and rear axle configuration before assembly. Use the gasket with the correct Ford 8-inch or 7.75-inch rear axle application listed for your vehicle, and follow the service procedure for cover tightening and fluid refill.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket technology used by manufacturers worldwide. That OE background supports consistent material quality and dimensional accuracy for service repairs on Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and related rear axle applications.