![]() When I go on a LONG trip I take a bit more stuff. I figure I would only really need to take what could not be readily purchased at the common auto parts store. I can see where duct tape would be handy, maybe I need to toss in a roll or partial roll. I did, however, change the nut on the distributor clamp to a coupling nut (basically a nut that is about 3/4" long. I am down to a coil, points, condenser, cap, 1 quart of oil, fan belt, spare tire, screw driver (multiple tip type), 13 mm wrench, 10 mm wrench, some wire, some crimp terminals, combo wire tool (el cheapo striper-crimper), and some feeler gauges. I used to carry pretty much everything needed to rebuild an engine on the side of the road. Now, I'm down to a handful of common hand tools in one of those tool-rolls Duluth sells, a DYI throttle cable kit (20 feet of 1/16" wire rope, a cutter and several crimps and ferrules) and a set of points. Good thing you got all that room behind the rear seat It's starting to sound like you'll need to be towing a spare parts car behind you. If you have free towing, dragging the car home would prevent the need to haul a lot of this stuff. However, I am the kind of person that wants to be able to fix anything when and where it breaks and be able to assist others. Lug wrench, scissor jack, spare tire, jumper cables. Metric wrenches and sockets, screwdrivers of varying lengths, channel locks, vice grips, scissors, wire strippers electrical and duct tape, hose clamps, hammer.Ĭlutch cable, throttle cable, spare points, condensor, oil, fan belt, electrical spade connectors, fuses. However the most important thing to have is a FIRE EXTINGUISHER! Don't leave home without it. ![]() I carry pretty much everything including the kitchen sink. I still don't carry a spare coil, the one on the engine is the new one I put on on 2006. The only time I've been stranded was in 2006 when a 40 year old coil died about a thousand miles from home. I have used the throttle kit several times (once on my own car) but have never needed the points. ![]() Now, I'm down to a handful of common hand tools in one of those tool-rolls Duluth sells, a DYI throttle cable kit (20 feet of 1/16" wire rope, a cutter and several crimps and ferrules) and a set of points. Probably added 50 pounds to the traveling weight of the car. I started out carrying nearly an entire engines worth of parts and most of the tools I owned. I've been daily-driving aircooled since 1999. our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now!!! Its twelve parsecs to kessel, we've replaced the negative power coupling, its dark, and we're wearing welding goggles.HIT IT!!! hell, i'd almost consider it to be a more valuable tool than the fire extinguisher No joke! with the luck ive had with this car, i dont drive my beetle without a cell. "It's better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not"Īt the end of the day it's YOUR car so do what YOU want to it. (i know i mentioned some of the same stuff).ġ970 VW Beetle 1776cc MOFOCO w/hydraulic lifters, 042 heads and dual dellorto's all along with the stuff mentioned above. points, condensor, belt, cap, rotor, plug wires, clutch cable, accelerator cable. Other items are optional but a few are clutch and accelerator cables, bulbs, and duct tape.Īnd lastly-the tools and knowledge to replace stuff.īentley manual, assortment of wrenches and sockets. Jumper cables are nice in the winter more than summer. Spare tire, Jack, spare belt and fire extinguisher are a must. As I approach this day, I am thinking through some tools / parts that should stay in the beetle for those "just in case" times, should something happen.Ĭan any veteran VW owners give advice on essential tools and spare parts that I may want to have with me as I make my daily commute? (in case it matters, I'm in Ohio where winters can get below zero for weeks, and summers can hit 100 degrees.) My 73 super is within a month of becoming my daily driver. Posted: Mon 3:11 pm Post subject: Tools & Spare Parts for a Daily Driver? Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top
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