Victor Reinz 71-16004-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

Victor Reinz Thermostat Housing Gasket

The Victor Reinz 71-16004-00 engine coolant thermostat housing gasket is built for a precise seal at the thermostat case-to-head connection. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for Mitsubishi Montero Sport and Mitsubishi Montero applications listed below.

Key Features

• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Engine coolant thermostat housing gasket for the thermostat case to head sealing surface
• Designed for Mitsubishi Montero Sport and Mitsubishi Montero fitments
• Part number 71-16004-00 for accurate catalog matching
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 35680 and MAHLE C32037 for the same application

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-16004-00 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket made for sealing the thermostat case to the cylinder head. Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing technology, and this gasket follows that OE-focused engineering approach for foreign and domestic vehicle coverage. It is a practical replacement choice when servicing cooling system leaks on a Mitsubishi Montero Sport or Mitsubishi Montero, especially when the original gasket has hardened, compressed, or begun to seep coolant.

Compatible With 1997-2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, thermostat case to head, and 1995-2002 Mitsubishi Montero, thermostat case to head. Use 71-16004-00 when you need a catalog-matched thermostat housing gasket for these Mitsubishi cooling system repairs.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Leakage at the thermostat case-to-head sealing surface
• Maintenance replacement during cooling system service
• Repair after gasket shrinkage, cracking, or compression set
• Restoring a proper seal on Mitsubishi Montero Sport and Montero thermostat assemblies

Installation Notes

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the thermostat housing and head surfaces are flat and free of damage, then install the gasket according to the vehicle service procedure. Refill and bleed the cooling system after repair, and check for leaks once the engine reaches operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for OE-level gasket engineering and broad coverage for import and domestic vehicles. The 71-16004-00 is built to support a reliable seal in the specified Mitsubishi applications.