Victor Reinz 71-14971-00 Transmission Oil Pan Gasket

Victor Reinz Transmission Oil Pan Gasket 71-14971-00

Victor Reinz 71-14971-00 is a transmission oil pan gasket built for OE-style sealing performance on a wide range of GM and Volvo applications. It is a direct-fit choice for service work where a clean, reliable pan seal is needed on vehicles such as the Buick LeSabre, Chevrolet Impala, and Pontiac Grand Prix.

Key Features

• Transmission oil pan gasket for service and repair applications
• OE-quality gasket technology and engineering from Victor Reinz
• Broad coverage for foreign and domestic passenger cars and trucks
• Fits 20-bolt pan designs with 6mm bolt holes on listed applications
• Also listed for select 1997 applications with 2nd design and 8mm oil pan bolt holes
• This part cross-references MAHLE W31180TC for the same application.

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14971-00 is engineered as a transmission oil pan gasket for vehicles that require a precise pan-to-case seal. As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz builds sealing components to meet the demands of routine transmission service, helping maintain a dependable seal after pan removal and fluid service. This part number is listed across many GM platforms, including Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn, and Volvo models.

Compatible fitment includes applications such as Fits 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, N/A; Fits 2000-2011 Chevrolet Impala, N/A; Fits 1997-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A; and Fits 1999-2006 Volvo S80, N/A. The part number 71-14971-00 is also associated with select Volvo XC90 and Chevrolet Monte Carlo applications, making it a useful reference when matching a transmission pan gasket by bolt pattern and transmission configuration.

What This Part Helps Address

• Transmission fluid seepage at the oil pan rail
• Leaks after transmission pan removal or fluid service
• Seal deterioration from age, heat, and repeated service cycles
• Poor sealing on listed 20-bolt pan configurations
• Fitment issues when replacing a worn gasket with the correct OE-style profile

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the transmission pan bolt count, bolt-hole size, and application notes before installation. This gasket is listed for 20-bolt designs with 6mm bolt holes on most applications, with select 1997 listings noting a second design and 8mm oil pan bolt holes. Clean the pan and mating surfaces thoroughly before assembly, and confirm the transmission model when servicing 1999-2004 Volvo S80 applications with GM GT65-EG transmission notes.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an OE supplier known for sealing solutions used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-14971-00 reflects that OE-focused engineering approach for transmission service on listed Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn, and Volvo vehicles.