Date:         Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:25:13 -0600
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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Difficult for me to fathom that no one has mentioned fuses.  I carry a complete array of sizes appropriate for the vehicle.  mcneely

---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> OK, I stand 're-advised' that my spare ECU should go into my traveling
> spares.  In fact, I found it under the bench seat anyhow, just now, and I
> *am* traveling on an extended trip.  My whole under bed cabinet is pretty
> much full of spare parts only..I do carry a great many hoses unique to my
> engine (Yes, an inline VW gas motor) a spare CV joint, a gallon of coolant
> and a gallon of H20 for the cooling system, an oil and filter change, a
> water pump, voltage regulator, my old but good spark plugs and all the stuff
> mentioned below except the starter and all the bulbs.  I also carry my worn
> clutch...dunno why...no way to change that without a floor jack and a floor,
> for that matter.
>
>   Don Hanson
>
> On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Mark L. Hineline <
> hineline@ocotillofield.net> wrote:
>
> > An oldie but a goodie, perhaps. What to have on a long trip with you. In
> > descending order of priority:
> >
> > (My list is for AFM)
> >
> > Full suite of bulbs and fuses (new)
> > Female spade connectors  (new)
> > Belt (new)
> > Accelerator cable (used is fine)
> > Temp sensor 2 (changed out before failure; the new one is installed)
> > Coil (used but known to be good)
> > Distributor cap (new)
> > Dual relay (changed out before failure; the new one is installed)
> > Fuel pump (used but known to be good)
> > Starter (used but known to be good)
> > Alternator (used but known to be good)
> > Voltage regulator (used but known to be good)
> >
> > The usual collection of electrical wire, bailing wire, aluminum tape, duct
> > tape.
> >
> > A wheel cylinder might be a good idea. It's cheap and small.
> >
> > For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready to go
> > in.
> >
> > With this, only a catastrophic engine or transmission failure should keep
> > you from getting home.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > On Feb 27, 2011, at 10:32 AM, Don Hanson wrote:
> >
> >  It's my understanding the ECUs seldom fail..so seldom that while I have
> >> one,
> >> (for diagnostic reasons) but I usually leave it home when I travel, to
> >> make
> >> room for other spare items that are known to be more likely to fail...
> >>
> >>  Don Hanson
> >>
> >

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David McNeely