Date:         Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:39:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Toolkit
Comments: To: Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA.COM>
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Hey Chris!  Have you ever wondered why your van is so darned slow going up
hills?<G>

Seriously, sounds like a good tool selection.

Thought I was the only one who carried gaffer's tape

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 7:11 AM
Subject: Re: Toolkit


> 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
>