Date:         Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeanne Maly <traveller57@CABLEONE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeanne Maly <traveller57@CABLEONE.NET>
Subject:      Preparations for Rough Roads
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You may recall the thread on this topic last November.  I'm preparing for an 8
month trip to South America in my '87 Syncro Westy.  Since no vanagon parts are
available in South America, it's necessary to treat this trip as though I were
off-road for 8 months.  In my attempt to research how to do this, I came across
a Volkswagen publication describing preparations for rough roads which included
a spare parts list.  Unfortunately for me, it was pre-fuel injection and
pre-syncro.  So, I'm attempting to settle on a list of parts - this being
complicated by the fact that I am not even a shadetree mechanic.  I'm listing
all the parts I think I need here.  If you see a glaring error - either by
omission or because I'm including something unnecessary like diesel parts,
please let me know.

I'd appreciate any feedback.  This is a heck of an expensive list.  I don't even
have estimates of prices on everything because in some cases I don't even know
what it is!  Duh.

ENGINE
Inserts for intake air cleaner
 K&N Air Filter
2 engine oil filters
Set of engine gaskets
Gaskets for cylinder head cover
Oil strainer cover
2 copper gaskets for oil drain plug
1 oil drain plug + washer
1 thermoswitch
Tuneup kit, incl:
 Spark plugs, caps, rotor (platinum = 2.75)
 Spark plug wire
1 clutch plate, cable
1 float needle valve
1 accelerator cable
1 set of contact breaker points
1 distributor cap, rotor arm
2 vee belts
exhaust mounting loops
1 ignition coil
 Oddly shaped pieces coolant hoses and clips
fuel hose and clips

Front and rear axles
1 inner & 1 outer wheel bearing & 1 wheel bearing oil seal
 front wheel bearing
 front wheel seal
 rear wheel bearing inner
 rear wheel bearing outer
Rubber boots for tie rod joints
Rubber boots and steering ball joints with rings
Ball joints with rings
Grease nipples
 Grease seal?
2 shock absorbers
2 coil springs
Drive joint boots with fasteners
 CV Boot Kit, front outer, Syncro

1 spring strut and rubber buffer

Gearbox
Front & rear bonded rubber
1 oil drain plug

Brakes
2-3 sets of brake pads/linings for disc brakes
Drum brakes (depending on distance to be covered)
Brake hoses
Brake lines
1 can of brake fluid
Syncro Brake cables
 Left
 Right

Electrical system
TCI switch unit
Electrical wiring
Various connectors
1 set of vehicle bulbs
1 packet of fuses
Headlamp lenses

Other
Assortment of nuts, bolts, washers, split pins
Fuel filter
Air filters
Power steering belt
Power steering fluid
Ignition rotor (Same as coil?)
O2 sensor
Fan belts


Need
Rear Hatch Strut
RTV Sealant
Fix-a-flat, WD40
Oil change bucket
Locking lug nuts
Baling wire
Solderless connector kit
Electrical & Duct Tape
Axle grease
Oil
Coolant
Spare lug nuts
Transaxle drain plug
Radial tubes in spares

Jeanne
'87 Syncro Westy