Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:28:11 -0500
Reply-To: Ryan Heidcamp <RHeidcamp01@COMM-WORKS.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Ryan Heidcamp <RHeidcamp01@COMM-WORKS.COM>
Subject: Re: Spare Parts List - Input
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I agree 100%. If you load the van down with everything that could break,
you will not be able to get into the van. Take a good cell phone and phone
numbers of a few list members and parts places like list vendors. Sure you
may end up paying some FedEx fees, but think of that as part of adventure.
I would however, take a small tool box, pliers, wrenches, sockets,
screwdrivers, wire strippers, wire connectors and so on.
Ryan
Dreams of having Tardis and his life to the point where he can leave on
Memorial day and return on Labor day some summer.
-----Original Message-----
From: G. Matthew Bulley [mailto:gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 9:14 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Spare Parts List - Input
Maybe it is just a difference in Preventive maintenance philosophy, but
don't take Jack-diddly with me on trips, and I've been across North
America in VW/Porsches 12 times, 5 of which went deep into Mexico.
Usually I pack a couple screw-drivers, a carpet knife, an adjustable
wrench and a pair of Vice-grips. I needed the carpet knife and the screw
drivers once.
If the vehicle isn't ready to go, I don't take it. If it is ready to go,
then some little 10-15k trip isn't going to break it. Plus, with the
contacts to list vendors, you can have any of the parts you need shipped
to nearly anywhere in 24 hours.
Road trips are supposed to be "vacation"... root word, VACATE, to leave,
as in "all your cares behind". Seems like you've got your van in pretty
good shape; fix whatever you think might break, and leave all that crap
at home.
Developing business and guiding change since 1996,
G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett
Marketing & Communications
Business: www.bulley-hewlett.com
AIM = IExplain4u
Phone: +1.919.658.1278
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Larry Chase
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 9:58 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Spare Parts List - Input
Folks,
Putting the Spare Parts list together for a very extended Expedition
throughout North America.
The vehicle: 1990 Westy Syncro w/160k miles
Stats:
- Fresh Engine Rebuild
- Fresh Trans Rebuild
- New VC
- Rebalanced Drive Shaft
- New Universal Joints
- Fresh AC Rebuild
- New Coolant Hoses and Pipes
- Radiator Flush and Clean
- New Alternator, ECU, Plug Wires, Oil/Water/Fuel Pumps
- New CV's
- New Exhaust System
Current Parts List
- Alternator
- Fuel Pump
- Water Pump
- ECU
- O2 Sensor
- Wires & Spark Plugs
- Oil Filters
- Fuel Filter
- U Joints
- Wheel Bearings
- All Belts
- Fuses
Current plan is to replace existing parts that seem to be fine with new
and
use the originals for spares.
What am I missing that would be hard to get in back water USA (including
Alaska), Canada or Mexico?
Or do I have things I don't need?
As Always ...... input appreciated.
Happy Trails,
Larry Chase
85 Westy "RoadHaus"
90 Westy Syncro ... Soon
Mesa, AZ