Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:33:13 -0800
Reply-To: fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET
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From: Joseph Fortino <fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET>
Subject: Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
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i use the KISS method, keep it simple stupid :)
fuses, oil, coolent, little green tool box with some
goodies, i never over pack just me i'm kiss man. oh the
part that desided to break that housed 4 mail coolent hoses
was just a (freak)thing, sometimes tools will only come in handy but parts are parts. The local VW shop said they
have'nt sold the part i was looking for since 1989. LOL
i was able to locate one at this dealer new of course.
last one! woo made that. what it comes down to is resources
so many are only in it for money. I stay away from the money
whores. * and they stay away from me after time :) * you
come across good people that will understand you drive a VW
because your ( resourceful ) bottom line!
when we drive into a town or town's we need resources.
happy tooling.
Joe
On 07 Feb 2003, David Brodbeck wrote:
> On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, Kevin McLean wrote:
>
> > There is lots of info on what spare parts
> > are recommended for long trips in a Vanagon
> > (a spare van if possible!). What I would
> > like to know is what tools would be the
> > minimum to bring along as well? Duct tape,
> > WD-40, big hammer????
>
> The minimum tool kit for any vehicle is a
> credit card with a high credit limit and
> change for a pay phone.
>
> A *reasonable* tool kit is another matter of
> course. :) Start with a jack and a lug wrench,
> naturally. If you've already decided what
> spare parts you're going to carry, then you
> simply need to figure out what tools you need
> to remove and replace those parts. Be
> realistic about what you're going to be
> willing to replace on the side of the road.
>
> I usually bring a universal screwdriver, allen
> wrenches, selection of combination open
> end/box end wrenches, adjustable wrench, small
> pry bar, pliers, vise grips, bailing wire,
> metal repair tape (better than duct tape,
> IMHO), terminal crimpers, spare push-on
> terminals (male and female), hookup wire, a
> couple alligator clip leads, and a DMM.
> Sometimes I throw in a socket handle,
> extensions, and the most common socket sizes.
> (10mm, 12mm, 13mm will cover most things. If
> you've done work on your van before, just grab
> the ones that have dirt inside them. This
> works for the combination wrenches, too.)
> Don't leave out the pry bar, or sooner or
> later you'll ruin one of your other tools
> prying on something. ;) It also works great
> for removing valve cover bails, but if you
> plan on doing that you should throw in a
> feeler gauge too.
>
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> Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI /
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