Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:30:34 -0400
Reply-To: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
Subject: Re: Spare Parts List - Input
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>very reasonable I would not include a fuel filter if
>you change your own filter on a regular bases and you
>shop for gas and notice they have filters on the hoses
>of the pump. One quart of oil is enough unless you
>do not want to shop for oil. The gas additive is
>only important for cold weather travel.
I now carry a fuel filter. I got a tank of gas laced liberally with water
on a recent trip to Newfoundland. I credit the gas line antifreeze that I
always carry with getting me to a campsite. I had to get towed from there
--- the garage drained the gas tank but the fuel filter was hosed. On my
84 the fuel filter has different hose sizes going in and out --- so a
generic filter doesn't fit. The mechanic managed to get a new one on with
a collection of fittings -- but it wasn't easy. I'll just carry a spare
henceforth. I figure bad gas is always a posssibility --- and a bottle of
dryers is cheap, easily stored insurance.
Cheers,
Doug
gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
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08/28/2002 02:12 PM
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Subject: Spare Parts List - Input
Stan has a good list here as it does not take too much
I should like add and modify Stan's list as his seems
Adding to Stan's list,
most important
11)BRAKE and CLUTCH fluid
12) duct tape
13) 1/2 inch hose repair splice to splice out the
heater hoses
14) spare light swich(assume you have fuses already)
15) jumper leads about 1 foot long from radio shack
to jumper defective relays
16) brake light bulb with holder that could be used as
tester
17) bungy cords
18) tools(defined by user's ability)
19) The hose from the right head to the T if you have
not replaced it yet. Hottest hose
20) Ron's or ken's phone number
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: Spare Parts List - Input
> Why not just do the dummy things:
> 1) Fuel Filter
> 2) Alternator Belt
> 3) Additive to remove moisture from the fuel tank.
> 4) Couple of quarts of oil.
> 5) Gallon of Water to drink or put in the van.
> 6) Few hose clamps.
> 7) Tire Gauge
> 8) Fix a flat.
> 9) FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
> 10) One foot of fuel line and 4 hose clamps.
>
> Stan
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