Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:45:15 -0900
Reply-To: Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tools and spare parts
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I would add a roll of silicone "Rescue Tape" to any list. It has been
mentioned on this list before and a while back I decided to purchase some
so that should the need arise I could try it out. I had my chance last
month and it more than did what it is supposed to. We were on a month long
5800 mile roadtrip from Seattle down the west coast into Arizona and Nevada
then back again when a hose ruptured. We were about half way between
Tucson and Gila Bend taking the more scenic route through the towns of
Three Points, Sell, Ajo, and Why when the LED started flashing and temp
guage climbed to the top. After pulling over and unloading the kids and
all our gear I found the hose from the RH cylinder to the bulkhead manifold
leaking near the head. After removing the air cleaner housing I wrapped
the hose with Rescue Tape per the instructions and after refilling the
coolant we continued on our way watching the guage and mirrors closely.
The patch held while we continued to Yuma, north through Quartzsite,
Parker, Havasu, Oatman, Kingman and on to Valley of Fire State Park in
Nevada where we met up with Daryl Christiansen, the Drillocks, Bob Stevens,
Loren Busch, and Richard and Susie Jones. From there several of us took a
side trip off the road system to Little Finland before regrouping at Hoover
dam. The repair continued holding as we then drove to the Mohave Preserve
where Larry Chase and Maggie were waiting. They were headed to BBB and we
had to get to Elk Grove so we parted ways and drove there via Barstow and
Bakersfield. Between Bakersfield and Sacramento the hose condition got
worse and barely got us to our friends in Elk Grove where the replacement
part awaited. In all we traveled over 1500 miles on that patch and in the
end the hose failed more not the tape. We could have stopped somewhere and
waited for a hose but as the repair was holding and we were traveling
mostly on US main highways we chose to drive for as long the we could or
until we made it to our replacement part. I had ordered the new hose and
several others from Van Cafe as soon as we had cell service once the repair
was made and had it sent to our friend in Elk Grove so that he could
forward or bring it to us if needed. Van Cafe could ship to us as well but
they are not open on weekends and using our friend gave us a place where
the parts would be available 24hrs a day.
Ten dollars for a roll of tape is for me money well spent and there will
always be a roll in our van.
Mark in AK
`87 Westy Syncro
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
> Folks frequently ask what tools and spare parts to carry. I was
> reviewing a couple of my websites that I haven't touched in a decade
> and came across this list:
>
> <http://wetwesties1.tripod.**com/Journeys2/index.html<http://wetwesties1.tripod.com/Journeys2/index.html>
> >
>
> Instructions for
> Tropical Climate Operation
> Chapter 5 - Tools and accessories
>
> The standard tool kit should be supplemented by a set of extra
> tools which can be obtained from any VW Dealer. It is advisable to
> have the application of the various tools explained briefly by the
> service personnel.
>
> Experience has proved that the following items can be very
> useful and are well worth carrying:
>
> 1 Set of extra tools, Part No. 111 016 025
> Canister for reserve fuel as required
> 1 Grease gun (normal and high melting point grease as required)
> 5 Quarts of SAE 20 engine oil (for oil bath air cleaner)
> 1 Towrope
> 1 Block and tackle
> 5 Quarts of SAE 90 transmission oil
> 1 Tin of Genuine VW Brake Fluid
> 1 Bottle of distilled water
> 1 Tire pump
> 1 Tire pressure gauge
> 1 Inspection lamp (a suitable socket must be installed in the
> vehicle)
> 1 Support block (for eample - a board for placing under the
> jack. On soft ground a hub cap can be used as a support)
> 1 Tire repair kit
> 1 Compressed air bottle for tire inflation
> 1 Fuel funnel with sieve and leather filter
> 1 Fire etinguisher
> 1 First-aid kit
> Two rolls of wire netting 50-60cm wide and 6 metres long can
> also be very handy in sandy areas.
>
> 6 - Spare parts
>
> * The spare parts to be taken should be limited to the essential
> parts subject to the most wear or accidental damage as the space and
> weight required can only be obtained at the expense of the remaining
> equipment. Furthermore the VW Service Organisation guarantees the
> availability of genuine spare parts in 100 different countries all
> over the world.
>
> It is also an unfortunate fact that even the most carefully
> thought out collection will not meet every emergency.
>
> The following list of spare parts is only a rough general guide
> and the proper parts for the vehicle ccncerned should be listed by a
> VW Dealer who will also be able to quote the correct part numbers.
>
> Suggested parts for the Passenger Car and Transporter:
> 1 Oil drain plug
> 1 Fuel pump
>
> For the rear axle:
> 2 Axle dust sleeves, split
>
> For the brake system:
> 1 Front brake hose
> 1 Rear brake hose
>
> For the electrical system:
> 3 Fan belts
> 1 Ignition coil
> 2 Sets of contact breaker points
> 12 Sets of fuses
> 2 Windshield wiper arms with blades
> 1 Set of bulbs
>
>
> All for your 1960 Sedan or Transporter.
>
> Instructions for
> Tropical Climate Operation
> Group Z4
> September 1960
> 534 074 20
> VOKSWGENWERK AG
> Service Department
>
> Oh, you don't have a 1960 Transporter?
>
> Well, this is the list for your 1984 Transporter:
>
> < http://wetwesties.tripod.com/**Journeys1/16.html<http://wetwesties.tripod.com/Journeys1/16.html>
> >
>
> Have fun. It IS a good place to start!
>
> Jim
>
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