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tylers65
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 Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject: The Essential Tool and Spare Parts Kit? |
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Since I broke the car again today, I thought I would ask you all what you think would make up a perfect Tool and Spares kit. Keep in mind that it MUST fit under the trunk lid. What would you add to the list?
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Cell Phone
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Here is my list so far...
TOOLS
1. Interchangeable Screw Driver
2.Cresent wrench
3.Metric socket set and ratchet
4. Lug wrench/jack (obviously)
5. Road flares
6. Orange vest (with reflective material)
7. Flash light (the kind that goes on your head so you have both hands free)
8. Shop Manual (Bluenellie)
9. feeler gauge (jon65)
SPARES
1. Fan Belt
2. Throttle Cable
3. Clutch Cable
4. Fuses
5. Brake Line
6. Bulbs
7. 20 feet roll of 16 gauge wire
8. proper crimp on electrical terminals
9. Condenser Points (jon65)(or complete distributor. See Glenn's post below)
10. Spare rebuilt Fuel Pump (Eric&Barb)
11. Oil (Bluenellie)
12. RTV (Bluenellie)
13. Gallon of gas
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Jon65
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Add a couple extra pairs of points ond condensers to your list of spares. Also a feeler gauge to your list of tools. These few things will keep you from being stuck on the side of the road. |
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Glenn 
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tylers65
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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| jon65 wrote: |
| Add a couple extra pairs of points ond condensers to your list of spares. Also a feeler gauge to your list of tools. These few things will keep you from being stuck on the side of the road. |
Added to the list! Thanks! |
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tylers65
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Glenn wrote: |
Cell Phone
AAA Card |
LOL! Good thing I had both of those on me today! |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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| tylers65 wrote: |
| jon65 wrote: |
| Add a couple extra pairs of points ond condensers to your list of spares. Also a feeler gauge to your list of tools. These few things will keep you from being stuck on the side of the road. |
Added to the list! Thanks! |
Actually you're better off with a spare distributor. You can pickup a used 009 for $30. Get a spare clamp and install it to set the timing. Then leave the clamp on and remove the distributor and put it under the rear seat. Then if you have a problem, just drop it in and connect the wires. No fiddling with feller gauge or timing. It will be fine to get you home.
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tylers65
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Good Call Glenn! Added to the list. |
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Spare rebuilt fuel pump.
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tylers65
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Eric&Barb wrote: |
| Spare rebuilt fuel pump. |
Added to the list!
Thanks everyone! |
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bluenellie
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Oil (too obvious?), tube of RTV will save you if you need to fix a leak to get home, tire plug kit, keep your repair manual of choice in the trunk too--doesn't do you any good if you break down if it's sitting in the garage. |
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Max Welton
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tylers65
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:52 am Post subject: |
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The more things you fix at home, the fewer things you need to fix on the road. Don't wait for stuff to break.
The more work you've done at home, the more likely it is that you'll know what to do when stuff happens on the road.
Max |
I couldn't agree more. I also believe in being prepaired for as much as possible. I had a tool kit in the Mustang similar to what is being outlined here. The Mustang NEVER broke on me because it was done right the first time in the garage. |
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crvc
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I'd switch to electronic ignition and keep a spare module in the glovebox. So no points or condenser to fail. I'd also keep spare batteries because the ones you leave in the headlamp will have gone bad by the time you need them.
It's amazing that guys who prepare for every problem never seem to have problems.
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Max Welton
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Jon65
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| tylers65 wrote: |
| jon65 wrote: |
| Add a couple extra pairs of points ond condensers to your list of spares. Also a feeler gauge to your list of tools. These few things will keep you from being stuck on the side of the road. |
Added to the list! Thanks! |
Actually you're better off with a spare distributor. You can pickup a used 009 for $30. Get a spare clamp and install it to set the timing. Then leave the clamp on and remove the distributor and put it under the rear seat. Then if you have a problem, just drop it in and connect the wires. No fiddling with feller gauge or timing. It will be fine to get you home. |
Good idea. I might use that idea myself. |
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Jon65
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Some thing else that I thought might be good to have in your car is a test light. It can help you better find out where the problem in your electrical system is. |
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Hugo Stiglitz
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I think I've read every thread available on this site that pertains to this subject. A lot of them came out of the off-road and/or Vanagon section and rightfully so. Those guys stand to be at more of an advantage to have a thorough survival/safety kit. I want to build a kit that would help us street guys get through most binds. Like Glenn said, a cell and a AAA card will likely be most effective. But in case your cell dies or you can't get ahold of AAA, I wanted to be prepared.
Below is what I've put together with the idea of being realistic, comprehensive and somewhat compact (fit behind the back seat in a neat package).
Some of these are on your list already.
Tools:
Metric Box End/Open End Wrench Kit
Metric Socket Kit w/ spark plug socket & extensions
Allen Wrench kit
Multi-tip screw driver
Crescent Wrench
Wire Strippers
Pliers
Hammer
Ratchet strap
Foldable Shovel
Pocket Knife
36mm socket
Magnetic grabber
Parts:
Assorted hose clamps
Alternator Belt
Assorted nuts, bolts, electrical connectors
Spark Plugs
Wire
Fuses
Brake Fluid
Oil
Clutch Cable & nut
Cap & Rotor
Accelerator cable
Safety:
Flares/Warning Triangle
Fix-a-flat
Tire Plug kit
First Aid Kit
Wind up flashlight/headlamp flashlight
Wheel chalk
Fire Extinguisher
Blanket
Heavy Gloves
Whistle
Reflective Mirror
Rubber Gloves
Materials/Misc:
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Rope
JB Weld
Lighter
Water proof matches
Cigarettes
Zip ties
Rags
Jumper Cables
Bungee Chords
$20 cash in small denominations
Disposable flash camera
Hand cleaner
Plastic poncho
Length of rubber hose
Food:
Gallon of water
Energy bars
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Jon65
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| Hugo Stiglitz wrote: |
I think I've read every thread available on this site that pertains to this subject. A lot of them came out of the off-road and/or Vanagon section and rightfully so. Those guys stand to be at more of an advantage to have a thorough survival/safety kit. I want to build a kit that would help us street guys get through most binds. Like Glenn said, a cell and a AAA card will likely be most effective. But in case your cell dies or you can't get ahold of AAA, I wanted to be prepared.
Below is what I've put together with the idea of being realistic, comprehensive and somewhat compact (fit behind the back seat in a neat package).
Some of these are on your list already.
Tools:
Metric Box End/Open End Wrench Kit
Metric Socket Kit w/ spark plug socket & extensions
Allen Wrench kit
Multi-tip screw driver
Crescent Wrench
Wire Strippers
Pliers
Hammer
Ratchet strap
Foldable Shovel
Pocket Knife
36mm socket
Magnetic grabber
Parts:
Assorted hose clamps
Alternator Belt
Assorted nuts, bolts, electrical connectors
Spark Plugs
Wire
Fuses
Brake Fluid
Oil
Clutch Cable & nut
Cap & Rotor
Accelerator cable
Safety:
Flares/Warning Triangle
Fix-a-flat
Tire Plug kit
First Aid Kit
Wind up flashlight/headlamp flashlight
Wheel chalk
Fire Extinguisher
Blanket
Heavy Gloves
Whistle
Reflective Mirror
Rubber Gloves
Materials/Misc:
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Rope
JB Weld
Lighter
Water proof matches
Cigarettes
Zip ties
Rags
Jumper Cables
Bungee Chords
$20 cash in small denominations
Disposable flash camera
Hand cleaner
Plastic poncho
Length of rubber hose
Food:
Gallon of water
Energy bars |
Man, with that list you could survive on the side of the road for a week. 
Good job finding all of that. |
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Hugo Stiglitz
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Man, with that list you could survive on the side of the road for a week.
Good job finding all of that. |
Just in case the zombie appocolypse starts while I'm driving my VW. 
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