Oil cooler sealing ring on 1989 type 89 coupe

[john at westcoastgarage.net]

rob wrote:
>   Hi Gang,
>
>    Just wondering if someone, perhaps with an ETKA can help me.  The patient is an 89 type 89/B3 coupe with 3A engine. It has an oil cooler sandwiched between the oil filter cartridge and the mounting on the block, It's blown the sealing ring between the cooler and block and I'm trying to establish the part number and, to be honest whether I can get away with using a sealing ring from a filter cartridge itself as it looks similar in dimension.
>
>   Any suggestions,
>
>  Thanks Rob. 
>
>   
Forget the seal that comes on the filter.  Wrong profile, too thick.  
The replacement seal is readily available from any VW dealer, and most 
shops that work on later VWs should have it in stock.  I know I sell a 
ton of 'em.  038 117 070A, lists for just under 4 bucks.  Has a couple 
of little tabs to hold it in place while you reinstall the cooler.  I 
remove the pipe with an internal pipe wrench, lower the cooler, install 
the seal, and put it all back in place.  Be sure to tighten the center 
nut adequately.  John