Stockpiling parts for 86 turbowagon

[squawlocal]

So I've been gone about 5 years but it's good to be back, spiffy new web site!

 

My 86 ea82 turbowagon patiently waited for me while I was at school. It still runs great and I want to drive it till it turns 40. Should I be stockpiling parts? Do they stop making them at some point? The car will be a weekend/occasional driver.

 

Also I need to replace the gaskets in the rear diff as they are leaking. Any recommendations on where to get the parts?

 

Thanks for the help

Greg

[Turbone]

Keep an eye on the cooling system. Radiators are readily available, get a 2 row if your in the market for one. I would get a reseal kit for the oil pump and the front of the engine (crank seal, cam seals) and maybe a water pump. The seals, including the ones for the rear diff are available from the dealer, only use OEM for these parts. A PCV, again OEM is another part to replace. Check all the belts and hoses also, the car has been sitting for a long time and they are probably dry rotted.

And one other thing. Do you live in a rural area? If so, I would be wary of trespassing/squatting rodents in your heater ducts.

[turblowxt]

  Turbone said:

Do you live in a rural area? If so, I would be wary of trespassing/squatting rodents in your heater ducts.

 

I fully agree with this statement...my wagon has a rats nest in the vents and im slowly trying to get it out.