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Date:         Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:04:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Bulley <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bulley <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Toolkit
Comments: To: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>

Amen.

Thus the minimal Bulley toolkit. If I can't fix it with a screwdriver or Vice-grips in 10 minutes, I have failed in my PM, and it's going on a flatbed to someone/somewhere that can punish me ($$$) for not maintaining my van.

G. Matthew Bulley Director Bulley-Hewlett & Associates www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC USA 888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message----- From: Davidson [SMTP:wdavidson@THEGRID.NET] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 1:20 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Toolkit

1.... Preventative Maintenance is best. 2.... Take along the Recommended Mechanic and Recommended Vendor list. 3.... Most important... cell phone, tow insurance, credit card and a couple of $100 bills!

Bill

-----Original Message----- From: Hans Brouwer <hbrouwer@ISTAR.CA> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, November 22, 1999 6:21 PM Subject: Toolkit

>Hi, > >When we go on a trip with the Westfalia, I grab a bunch of tools put it all in >an old sock and put it under the driver seat. I usually forget something but >with a bit of improvising you can go along way. > >Therefore it is time to put a dedicated tool kit together. > >Any suggestions what tools to bring on a trip? > >3/8" metric socket set >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) >needle nose pliers >adjustable wrench > >What about parts? >hose clips >oil >coolant >belts - Anyone tried to use the adjustable belt made up of plastic links? > >Bentley manual > >Hans >Ontario, Canada >86 Westfalia >88 Jetta td >


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