Victor Reinz 71-38928-00 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Engine Water Pump Gasket for Audi and Volkswagen

Victor Reinz 71-38928-00 is an engine water pump gasket made from molded rubber for a precise seal at the water pump housing. It is built for Audi and Volkswagen applications where reliable coolant sealing is critical, including Audi A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, TT and Volkswagen GTI, Jetta, Tiguan, CC, Beetle, Passat, and Eos models.

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects OE-level sealing technology for foreign and domestic vehicles. Part number 71-38928-00 is a direct-fit sealing solution for water pump housing service on a wide range of 2008-2018 Audi and Volkswagen applications.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing performance
• Black finish
• Engine water pump gasket for housing applications
• OE-quality sealing technology from Victor Reinz
• Cross-references FEL-PRO 35872 and MAHLE K32598 for the same application

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-38928-00 is engineered for water pump housing sealing on select Audi and Volkswagen engines. The molded rubber material helps maintain a stable seal at the coolant interface, supporting proper system integrity during routine maintenance or water pump service. This part number is used across multiple fitments, including 2015-2018 Audi Q3, 2011-2017 Audi Q5, 2008-2016 Audi A4, 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI, and 2009-2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. If you are replacing a leaking water pump housing seal on an Audi A3 or Volkswagen Jetta, 71-38928-00 is the OE-style gasket reference to verify.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump housing
• Sealing issues after water pump or housing service
• Loss of seal integrity from aged or flattened gasket material
• Leak diagnosis on Audi and Volkswagen cooling system repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

• Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation
• Inspect the water pump housing for warpage, corrosion, or damage
• Verify the OE reference and vehicle application before ordering
• Use the correct coolant service procedure after reassembly

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE sealing components to manufacturers worldwide, and this gasket is produced to support the same level of fit and sealing consistency expected in professional cooling system repair.