Frank <oy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: Guys, I'm a new Vanagon owner('87 GL)and I'm putting together a toolbox to keep under the rear seat, so I thought I'd ask some of you experienced VW guys this. Apart from screwdrivers, pliers and duct tape, what are some handy tools/items I should have on hand in case of emergency? Frank __________________________________________________________________ A couple of oddball items I have along with an assortment of hand tools in my tool box/van for emergency purposes: A long plastic flexible straw - a poor mans air compressor, works great around spark plugs a small mirror on an extendable handle - sometimes the only way to see some parts and fasteners a flexible 'claw' retrieval tool - for reaching into places that your hand either won't reach or that you don't want to put it. a folding beach mat - so you don't have to lay on the ground Stainless steel bailing wire A large bag with assorted pieces of metric hose, cable ties and shrink tubing
Good luck,
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