Yes, that 2.1 oil cooler seal is something I carry too, along with the 4 small hoses to the cooler, only about $20 for all 5 cooler related rubber parts with careful shopping. Potentially part of the water pump replacement job really, so good to have at the ready when that job is undertaken. Mark Loren Busch wrote: > RE: What Spares To Carry? > I travel fewer miles than many on this list, like Mark but have needed > spares three times in the last few years. First was a regulator/brush pack, > second was a water pump (and don't forget where you stored the gaskets) and > then just last Friday an oil cooler seal. I all cases I had the spare with > me. The regulator I did myself, the water pump I was just a couple of miles > from a top mechanic and last Friday I grabbed some extra oil at the NAPA and > headed back home to my mechanic. But worst case I or a competent mechanic > could have installed the new seal. > ............... |
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