Victor Reinz 71-28493-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

Victor Reinz Thermostat Housing Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-28493-00 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket built for OE-style sealing performance in BMW cooling system repairs. It uses beaded paper material with a grey finish and a 0.0295 thickness to help maintain a secure seal at the thermostat housing.

Compatible with 1991-1995 BMW 318i, 1991-1995 BMW 318is, and 1995 BMW 318ti, this gasket supports precise cooling system service on the BMW 318i, BMW 318is, and BMW 318ti applications listed below. Part number 71-28493-00 is also referenced in OE-style replacement searches for these vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat housing gasket for cooling system sealing
• Beaded paper construction for controlled compression and sealing contact
• Grey finish
• 0.0295 thickness
• 4 mounting holes for the listed housing pattern
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-28493-00 is engineered as a thermostat housing gasket for BMW cooling system service. The beaded paper material and specified thickness help create a consistent seal between the thermostat housing and mating surface, which is important when servicing engines that rely on stable coolant flow and temperature control. This part is a practical choice for BMW 318i, BMW 318is, and BMW 318ti repairs where the original sealing surface needs to be restored.

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused approach to sealing design and fit. If you are searching for a BMW thermostat housing gasket, BMW coolant gasket, or Victor Reinz 71-28493-00 for 1991-1995 BMW 318i and 318is applications, this part matches the listed fitment and sealing specifications.

This part cross-references Elring 812.065 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• External leaks around the cooling system sealing surface
• Loss of seal after thermostat housing service
• Improper sealing caused by worn or compressed gasket material
• Cooling system maintenance on BMW 318i, BMW 318is, and BMW 318ti models

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and remove all old gasket material, coolant residue, and corrosion. Verify the housing surface is flat and the bolt holes align correctly with the 4-hole pattern before tightening. Use the gasket with the correct thermostat housing for the listed BMW applications and follow the vehicle service manual for torque sequence and coolant refill procedures.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level sealing technology and broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles. Part number 71-28493-00 is built to the same sealing-focused standards expected from an original equipment supplier for cooling system repair work.