Victor Reinz 71-15559-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket - Outer

Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-15559-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket built for thermostat housing sealing on a range of Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, and Toyota applications. It uses fiber and metal construction to support a secure seal at the thermostat housing, water outlet, or water inlet where specified by the vehicle fitment.

As an OE supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket technology and engineering that matches original equipment expectations for foreign and domestic vehicles. This gasket is a direct-fit sealing solution for applications such as the Toyota Tacoma, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Chrysler Sebring.

Key Features

• Part number: 71-15559-00
• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat housing sealing
• Fiber and metal material construction
• Inside diameter: 1.340
• OE-quality sealing solution from Victor Reinz
• Fits select Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, and Toyota vehicles

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-15559-00 is designed for coolant system sealing at the thermostat housing and related water outlet or water inlet locations, depending on the application. The fiber and metal construction is selected to provide a stable sealing surface where coolant passages meet the housing, helping maintain a proper seal under normal engine operating conditions. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35520 and MAHLE C31507 for the same application.

Compatible With select 1991-2005 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Toyota Tacoma, and related applications listed in the fitment data. The 71-15559-00 part number is also associated with OE replacement references including MD165017 on multiple Mitsubishi and Chrysler/Dodge applications.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Leakage at the water outlet or water inlet sealing surface
• Damaged, flattened, or heat-aged thermostat gasket material
• Coolant odor or visible residue around the housing
• Service replacement during thermostat or cooling system repair

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the thermostat housing style and bolt-hole count before installation.
• Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before placing the gasket.
• Inspect the housing for corrosion, warping, or pitting that could affect sealing.
• Confirm the application by year, make, model, and position; this gasket is listed for N/A and Outer positions depending on vehicle.
• Follow the vehicle service procedure for coolant refill and air bleeding after repair.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-15559-00 is built to OE-quality sealing standards for the listed applications, including Toyota Tacoma, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Chrysler Sebring fitments.