Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
Reply-To: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject: Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
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>ENGINE
>Inserts for intake air cleaner
> K&N Air Filter.......... *** I prefer the paper ones
>2 engine oil filters.... *** 25k miles/3000 = 8 oil filters
if synthetic oil & may be able stretch
miles some
>Set of engine gaskets *** same as below?
>Gaskets for cylinder head cover *** one set for whole group? & sealant
>Oil strainer cover *** what' this?
>2 copper gaskets for oil drain plug *** okay
>1 oil drain plug + washer (washeris save as above I think)
>1 thermoswitch *** thermostat?... just change before leave should do
>Tuneup kit, incl: *** just do this before leave should be good for 30K
> Spark plugs, caps, rotor (platinum = 2.75)
> Spark plug wire
>1 clutch plate, cable *** maybe one for group
>1 float needle valve *** don't think you have a carburator
>1 accelerator cable *** maybe one for group
>1 set of contact breaker points *** points are in your tune up above?
>1 distributor cap, rotor arm **** in your tune up above
>2 vee belts *** yes, extra belts
>exhaust mounting loops *** maybe one set for group... or bailing wire
>1 ignition coil *** maybe one for goup
> Oddly shaped pieces coolant hoses and clips **** yes
>fuel hose and clips *** yes, but your fuel hoses have been done no?
>
>Front and rear axles
>1 inner & 1 outer wheel bearing & 1 wheel bearing oil seal *** 1 for group?
> front wheel bearing *** have mechanic inspect before leave... 1 for group?
> front wheel seal *** same as above?
> rear wheel bearing inner *** same as above?
> rear wheel bearing outer *** same as above?
>Rubber boots for tie rod joints *** okay
>Rubber boots and steering ball joints with rings ** okay
>Ball joints with rings *** maybe 1 set for gourp?
>Grease nipples *** ?
> Grease seal? *** for what?
>2 shock absorbers *** more Bilsteins? ... wouldn't bother yours will be new
>2 coil springs **** maybe for gourp?
>Drive joint boots with fasteners *** drive joint?
> CV Boot Kit, front outer, Syncro **** why not back too... one of each?
>
>1 spring strut and rubber buffer *** for what?
>
>Gearbox
>Front & rear bonded rubber *** no idea
>1 oil drain plug *** mentioned above
>
>Brakes
>2-3 sets of brake pads/linings for disc brakes *** maybe for group
>Drum brakes (depending on distance to be covered) *** maybe for group
>Brake hoses *** unlikely... probably could be frabicated in S.A.
>Brake lines **** unlikely ... probably could be fabricated in S.A.
>1 can of brake fluid *** yes
>Syncro Brake cables *** maybe for group?
> Left
> Right
>
>Electrical system
>TCI switch unit *** ?
>Electrical wiring *** yes
>Various connectors *** yes
>1 set of vehicle bulbs *** yes
>1 packet of fuses *** yes
>Headlamp lenses *** no...just the protectors
>
>Other
>Assortment of nuts, bolts, washers, split pins *** yes
>Fuel filter *** yes, 2
>Air filters *** maybe
>Power steering belt *** yes
>Power steering fluid *** yes
>Ignition rotor (Same as coil?) ***?
>O2 sensor *** maybe
>Fan belts *** yes
>
>
>Need
>Rear Hatch Strut *** just take a foot of 3/4 inch PVC
>RTV Sealant *** yes
>Fix-a-flat, WD40 *** yes
>Oil change bucket *** yes, the kind with cover.. group item
>Locking lug nuts *** maybe, but they don't sell vanagons there so what use
at the wheels to anyone?
>Baling wire *** yes
>Solderless connector kit *** yes
>Electrical & Duct Tape *** yes
>Axle grease *** you can buy there
>Oil *** maybe,,, but you can buy there
>Coolant *** yes take a gallon
>Spare lug nuts *** I've never lost one... but maybe group item
>Transaxle drain plug ... if you've changed the fluid before leaving you
shouldn't have to get in there.
>Radial tubes in spares *** or 1 in box
>
>Jeanne
>'87 Syncro Westy
>
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