Fel-Pro 72516 is an oil pump pickup tube gasket built to seal the oil pump-to-pickup joint during engine service. It is cataloged for Ford Mustang V8 applications across classic and later 5.0L-era platforms, helping restore a reliable seal where oil supply plumbing meets the pump. The application-specific design and paper gasket material make it a practical choice for mechanics and DIY owners replacing a worn, damaged, or disturbed pickup tube gasket.

Fel-Pro 72516 Features:

• Paper gasket material is specified for this oil pump-to-pickup sealing location, giving the joint the correct compressible interface for service replacement.
• Application-specific construction is engineered for an OE-style fit, finish, and function rather than a universal cut-to-fit repair.
• Designed for Ford Mustang V8 coverage including 260, 289, 302, 351, 390, 427, 428, and 429 cid applications where this cataloged gasket is called for.
• Sold individually, so it can be ordered as the single sealing part needed when the pickup tube is removed or the oil pump area is serviced.
• Cross-reference information includes Corteco 66121 and Ford service numbers such as B4A6626A, B8AZ6626B, C2OZ6626B, and XL2Z6626AA.

Use this gasket when resealing the pickup tube to the oil pump during oil pump replacement, pickup tube service, or lower-end engine maintenance. Clean mating surfaces and follow the engine service manual torque procedure to avoid leaks or gasket damage.

Verify engine, year, and oil pump pickup configuration before installation. Other vehicle lines appeared in conflicting research, so confirmed catalog usage here is limited to the listed Ford Mustang applications.