Product Description
The REINZ Oil sump gasket (71-12948-10) is an original-equipment-quality oil pan sealing component manufactured by VICTOR REINZ. Positioned directly between the lower engine block crankcase split line and the steel or aluminum oil pan reservoir, its primary function is to establish a robust, oil-tight barrier. It prevents engine oil from seeping out under operational splash pressures, ensuring the vehicle's lubrication circuit maintains consistent oil levels. Engineered using an advanced AFM-series rubber-cork or elastomer composite material, it offers superior crush resistance, minimal torque relaxation, and resilience against aggressive engine oils and additives.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: VICTOR REINZ
- Item Number: 71-12948-10
- EAN Number: 4026634057864
- Product Condition: New
- Gasket Material: Premium high-grade rubber-cork composite for optimized surface compliance and sealing resilience
- Installation Pairing Rule: Frequently used when performing routine oil service overhauls or as part of a complete lower block conversion kit (e.g., Victor Reinz 08-12948-01).
- Installation Note: To guarantee an unyielding seal, ensure the oil pan mounting flange is completely straight, free from previous sealant residues, and thoroughly degreased. Tighten the oil pan bolts progressively in a crosswise pattern to exact factory torque specifications to avoid over-compressing the gasket material.
Vehicle Compatibility
This premium oil pan gasket layout is precision-contoured exclusively to service vintage 4-cylinder, 8-valve (8V) overhead-valve (OHV) Crossflow ("Kent") and early overhead-cam (OHC) engine lineages across classic European Ford platforms from the late 1960s through the mid-1990s:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Engine Power (hp / kW) | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escort MK1 & MK2 (AFH, ATH) | 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.3 GT / 1.6 / 1.6 Mexico (Classic Crossflow / Kent engine configurations) |
40 - 86 hp / 29 - 63 kW | 1968 - 1980 |
| Ford Capri MK1, MK2 & MK3 (ECJ) | 1.3 / 1.6 (Standard inline OHV small-block setups) | 50 - 73 hp / 37 - 54 kW | 1969 - 1985 |
| Ford Cortina MK2 / Taunus (GBS, GBNS) | 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.6 GT | 50 - 88 hp / 37 - 65 kW | 1966 - 1982 |
| Ford Fiesta MK1 & MK2 (FBDT, FBD) | 1.3 / 1.6 XR2 (Early generation OHV sports trims) | 66 - 96 hp / 49 - 71 kW | 1977 - 1989 |
| Ford Transit Van / Cab (72E, 74E) | 1.6 Petrol (Vintage inline workhorse layouts) | 65 hp / 48 kW | 1975 - 1982 |
⚠️ Engine Variation Application Notice: This sump gasket profile belongs strictly to classic Ford OHV Crossflow/Kent style engine designs. It will NOT fit high-performance overhead-cam (OHC) Pinto engines, later CVH architectures (found in standard front-wheel-drive Escorts/Fiestas), or Zeta/Zetec DOHC multi-valve multi-point injection units, which feature a fundamentally different lower crankcase flange geometry and bolt patterns. Always verify your specific engine code and block style before making a purchase.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement lower engine oil track cross-references directly with or satisfies the following classic factory component part codes:
- FORD: 1459223, 1546830, 5005085, 691M6710AA, 691M-6710-AA, 711M6710AAA, 711M-6710-AAA, C8AZ6710A