What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
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What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
Hello All
I have a 1.6 TD JX 1990 Westy. I've just been on a long holiday (900 miles) with no problems, but I can't help feeling like I'm a bit un-prepaired for the possibility of a brakedown. I'm posting this thread here because I really could use some advice from those more seasoned T25 owners. I want to draw up a list of tools and spares that I should always keep packed in my van on long journeys. Here is my first stab at the list. Can you please add anything that you would reccomend keeping in mind I have a 1.6TD.
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fan Belts
Please Help me add to my list.
Thanks
Llamapup
Thanks
Llamapup
I have a 1.6 TD JX 1990 Westy. I've just been on a long holiday (900 miles) with no problems, but I can't help feeling like I'm a bit un-prepaired for the possibility of a brakedown. I'm posting this thread here because I really could use some advice from those more seasoned T25 owners. I want to draw up a list of tools and spares that I should always keep packed in my van on long journeys. Here is my first stab at the list. Can you please add anything that you would reccomend keeping in mind I have a 1.6TD.
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fan Belts
Please Help me add to my list.
Thanks
Llamapup
Thanks
Llamapup
Last edited by Llamapup on 02 Jul 2010, 20:06, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
aa/rac card.spare starter motor.
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
R0B wrote:aa/rac card
Fair comment... I've got one of those, but that's what I'm trying to avoid. I want to make sure that wherever I go I will be able to fix most common problems that will stop me from driving home. I've I can't fix it myself, I would at least like to have some spares with me to help someone else get me going again.
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
my starter died in cornwall last year.luckily i had a spare oh and a expansion cap.
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
That's the sort of thing I'm talking about. I've just replaced my starter motor so hopefully I should be alright with them for a bit. I'll add it to the list though.
What's an expansion cap. Is that for petrol water cooled engines. I'll add that to the list too.
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
-Tyre Jack
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fuses
-Fan Belts
-Starter Motor and Solenoid
-Expansion Cap
Would you bring any spare water hoses with you? There are loads of them.
What's an expansion cap. Is that for petrol water cooled engines. I'll add that to the list too.
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
-Tyre Jack
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fuses
-Fan Belts
-Starter Motor and Solenoid
-Expansion Cap
Would you bring any spare water hoses with you? There are loads of them.
1988 LHD Volkswagen Westfalia Camper
Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
Thats not a long drive. We did 3500 miles last summer in 2 weeks. Down to Venice via Innsbuck, back home via Saltzburg, Munich, prague and Leipzig. No probs at all!
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
dannybook wrote:Thats not a long drive. We did 3500 miles last summer in 2 weeks. Down to Venice via Innsbuck, back home via Saltzburg, Munich, prague and Leipzig. No probs at all!
That' a long drive and sounds like a great trip. I had some really bad luck with being stranded with my young children both under 2 yrs, so I really want to cover all my bases. You say that you had no problems, but would you reccomend bringing any more tools or spares with you?
Thanks
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
i used to carry spare glow plugs in my old oil burner.
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
That's the sort of thing I'm talking about. I've just replaced my starter motor so hopefully I should be alright with them for a bit. I'll add it to the list though.
What's an expansion cap. Is that for petrol water cooled engines. I'll add that to the list too.
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
-Tyre Jack
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fuses
-Fan Belts
-Starter Motor and Solenoid
-Expansion Cap
-Glow Plugs
What's an expansion cap. Is that for petrol water cooled engines. I'll add that to the list too.
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
-Tyre Jack
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fuses
-Fan Belts
-Starter Motor and Solenoid
-Expansion Cap
-Glow Plugs
1988 LHD Volkswagen Westfalia Camper
Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
how about that hose repair tape?
Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
some strong wire and a selection of hose clips (and a piece of string or washing line in case your accelerator cable snaps ...so you can drive it by hand )
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
sdelasal wrote:how about that hose repair tape?
Self amalgamating tape.
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
Okay so thats:
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
-Hose repair tape
-Amalgamation Tape
-Strong Wire
-Hose Clamps
-Clothes line(emergency throttle cable)
-Tyre Jack
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fuses
-Fan Belts
-Starter Motor and Solenoid
-Expansion Cap
-Glow Plugs
Tools:
-Screwdrivers
-Socket Set
-Pliers
-Wire cutters
-Hammer
-Electrical Tape
-Duct Tape
-Hose repair tape
-Amalgamation Tape
-Strong Wire
-Hose Clamps
-Clothes line(emergency throttle cable)
-Tyre Jack
Spares:
-Bulbs
-Fuses
-Fan Belts
-Starter Motor and Solenoid
-Expansion Cap
-Glow Plugs
1988 LHD Volkswagen Westfalia Camper
Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
oh and a very basic thing ...telescopic wheel brace with a long extension (Lidl do them every now and then for a fiver)
otherwise you'll bust your balls trying to get yer nuts off
otherwise you'll bust your balls trying to get yer nuts off
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Re: What tools and spares should I keep in my T25
Did you have a look at the lists in the wiki?
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