Date:         Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:11:55 -0600
Reply-To:     Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA.COM>
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From:         Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA.COM>
Subject:      Re: Toolkit
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At 08:48 PM 22/11/1999 -0800, Hans Brouwer wrote:
> >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

The '82 has left me stranded a few times so now I carry the following:

Metrick Socket set in it's own snazzy case.

In a canvas bag:
5 screw drivers, 1 long slotted for the carb, one stubby slotted, 3
philips, small to pop-top size
2 cresent wrenches
1 hammer
1 hacksaw
8, 10, 12, (2) 13, 15 and 17 mm combo wrenches
linemans pliers
needlnose pliers
vise grips ("idiot's speedwrench")
RoboGrips (gift from wife)
digital muliti-meter
continuity probe
12V glow probe
wire stripper/crimper
soldering iron
spare tips
thin razor knife w/spare blades

in ammo box:
Gaffers Tape ( a high strenght, black, cloth based form of duct tape)
wire ends
wire, various gages and lengths
elect tape
friction tape
nylon wire ties
spare nuts, washers, lock washers and bolts
coil
cap and rotor
spark plugs
points
idle and main jets (for the progressive carb install)
fuses

in rear closet:
timing light
tach/dwell meter
headlamp
4L oil
1 bottle gin (oops, helps when waitng for AAA)
latex exam gloves
hatchet (when all else fails?)

Chris Smith
'82 Westy
'74 Thing
Stuff