Victor Reinz 71-29470-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

OE-Style Thermostat Housing Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-29470-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made from molded rubber for a precise seal at the thermostat housing-to-head joint. It is built for Volkswagen cooling system repairs where a clean, reliable gasket surface is needed to control coolant leakage.

Compatible with select Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, EuroVan, Passat, and Corrado applications, this gasket supports direct-fit service work on common cooling system leak points. Victor Reinz 71-29470-00 is engineered to meet OE-level sealing expectations for foreign and domestic vehicle coverage.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing performance
• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat housing-to-head applications
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Direct replacement for select Volkswagen cooling system repairs
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 35950 and MAHLE C31634 for the same application

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-29470-00 is a molded rubber thermostat housing gasket used to seal the connection between the thermostat housing and cylinder head. This part number is a practical choice for Volkswagen cooling system service where maintaining a tight coolant seal is critical to proper engine temperature control. It is a direct-fit option for 1995-2005 Volkswagen Golf, 1994-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999-2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat, and 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado.

As an OE supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on sealing solutions that match original equipment engineering standards. The 71-29470-00 gasket is intended for repair work that requires accurate fitment and dependable sealing at the thermostat housing-to-head interface.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Leaks between the thermostat housing and cylinder head
• Loss of coolant from a deteriorated gasket seal
• Cooling system service issues on Volkswagen Golf and Jetta models
• Thermostat housing sealing problems on Passat, EuroVan, and Corrado applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the thermostat housing and head for corrosion, pitting, or warpage. Verify the gasket orientation against the original part and confirm the cooling system is properly refilled and bled after service. For fitment verification, match the vehicle year, make, model, and thermostat housing-to-head application before ordering Victor Reinz 71-29470-00.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering used by manufacturers worldwide. This part is built to OE-quality sealing standards for dependable cooling system repair on Volkswagen applications.