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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

aa/rac card.spare starter motor.

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.

my starter died in cornwall last year.luckily i had a spare oh and a expansion cap.

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.

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!

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

Llamapup

i used to carry spare glow plugs in my old oil burner.

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

how about that hose repair tape?

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 )

sdelasal wrote:how about that hose repair tape?

Self amalgamating tape.

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

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

Did you have a look at the lists in the wiki?
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Mi ... s_to_carry" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Tony