Going on a trip, what parts are necessary to carry with me?

[matt94gt]

I have a 72 bus with a 2.0 914 swap in it.

I tried searching my but case is slightly different then others as its has the 914 in it (at least that's what I have determined it to be?).

For starters i'm replacing the points, getting a vw mechanic to look it over, changing out fuel lines and liquids.

Im planning on going down to Arizona from BC Canada, then over though California and up the coast home, so its going to be a decent length trip. I shouldn't have a problem finding shops in California if I need help, but I just want to have some spare parts just incase.

Here is a pic of my engine bay incase im mistaken on it being a 914 motor:

PS: I already replaced the gasket before you guys say it
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[PITApan]

air conditioned?


Carry oil and plastic.


You want it solid enough before you leave that you don't need "the list".

[williamM]

gotta ask- what is that big can keeping you out of the engine??

Picking a few suggestions from the samba group, I will be'

taking a distributor and clamp that have been pre timed and adjusted so should my little points rubbing block fall off, I can undo the 13mm clamp nut and drop the dist straight in and it will be timed correctly.

Next,-- an electric fuel pump with clips on the ends -which can be spliced in to the fuel system and clipped to the coil and ground to get me out of harms way -quickly- in the event of fuel problems- AND enough spare fuel line to drop into a container in the event of catastrophic failure with my gas tank. I drove a motorhome cross country on boat tanks once.

having a spare starter is nice but did jump start a jeep all winter once, so if weight is a problem,

Having even a small lawn tractor battery and clips can get you out of a jam in a short order if all power fails. You can do a jump start and a quick connect to just the coil to get out of unfriendly territory.

Then there's tires-

spare food and distilled water, you can drink it, do batteries, and freeze it for the ice box. (or buy blue bladders you can't do anything with)

duct tape, mechanics wire, super glue, silicone sealer, few tools, extra oil, grease ( I carry cv joint grease and use it on everythign
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[Tcash]

Please use this existing thread.
Old Post-New Twist (Tools/Parts/Materials list)

Thank You
Tcash

[BUSBOSS]

Ok - I'll say it.

First - The Samba search function.

With that out of the way, The Muir book "How to Keep Your Volkswgen Alive" also has a nice list.
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