Date:         Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:45:39 -0800
Reply-To:     "Mark L. Hineline" <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET>
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From:         "Mark L. Hineline" <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET>
Subject:      Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
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Someone has mentioned fuses. First thing on my list.

Mark


On Feb 27, 2011, at 5:25 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote:

> 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
>>>>
>>>
>
> --
> David McNeely