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VWinny Samba Member

Joined: October 09, 2020 Posts: 114 Location: FL
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 11:53 am Post subject: Essential Items to Carry in Your Eurovan 5 Cyl. 2.5L |
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Essential items to take with from all of us that have been stranded. These can be parts, tools, manuals etc
Dedicated to working towards not having a separate account for towing expenses and elimination of towing insurance add-ons.
Also hope this helps anyone who may have become an alcoholic or addict from the hardships endured in your Eurovan journey. |
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VWinny Samba Member

Joined: October 09, 2020 Posts: 114 Location: FL
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Forum: Essential Items to Carry in Your Eurovan 5 Cyl. 2.5L |
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Back up parts lists compiled so far that I have in my van currently
1. Ignition Coil
2. Camshaft Position Sensor
3. Starter
4. Idle Air Control Valve
5. Every Available Relay on Backup. |
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VWinny Samba Member

Joined: October 09, 2020 Posts: 114 Location: FL
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: Forum: Essential Items to Carry in Your Eurovan 5 Cyl. 2.5L |
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Tools I carry, I have two tool boxes, one for common tools other is all
electrical equipment.
In my tool box I have common tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, rtv, wd 40, ducktape, allens etc.
In my electrical boxes I carry a power probe, 20ft 12ga marine wire black and red, anox gel (a must have in Florida), lithium jumper with power supply dc/ac, wire brushes, electrical drivers etc |
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Joshwa Samba Member

Joined: November 18, 2015 Posts: 822 Location: North Seattle WA
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TheOneTrueQuux Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2021 Posts: 434 Location: Winona, MN
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Forum: Essential Items to Carry in Your Eurovan 5 Cyl. 2.5L |
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VWinny wrote: |
Back up parts lists compiled so far that I have in my van currently
1. Ignition Coil
2. Camshaft Position Sensor
3. Starter
4. Idle Air Control Valve
5. Every Available Relay on Backup. |
I'd leave the idle air control valve home. They don't fail often, and the symptoms are annoying but workable.
I'd add a tire plugging kit, a roll of electrical tape, and perhaps an alternator voltage regulator. |
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Joshwa Samba Member

Joined: November 18, 2015 Posts: 822 Location: North Seattle WA
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subdewd Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2018 Posts: 238
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 3:46 am Post subject: Re: Forum: Essential Items to Carry in Your Eurovan 5 Cyl. 2.5L |
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Brake switch |
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mikemtnbike Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015 Posts: 2905 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 5:30 am Post subject: Re: Forum: Essential Items to Carry in Your Eurovan 5 Cyl. 2.5L |
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Silicone rescue tape. A hammer, an 18 inch pipe to use as a force multiplier, and vice grips. AAA and a credit card. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL 2.1 AT Westfauxlia. "Frankie" Totaled https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764510&highlight=carnage
1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
2020 GTI SE manual |
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