What should I carry in case of a breakdown

[TakeLifeEasy]

OK, our 1970 early bay restoration is nearly finished. So, what parts should I carry in the event of a breakdown? Just want to get a list of bits I need to order so we have it in time for our drive from Morecome to the Cotswold in 2 weeks time. Then depending on the weather, we are off to Essex and back the week we pick it up so I want to make sure I buy all the tools and spare parts now.

Also, I want to attempt the servicing myself :shock: . Is there a list of parts I need to buy (1600cc with twin carbs) and any recommendations on where to order them from?

Maybe this -
http://www.justkampers.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/9685/s/service-kit-t2-beetle-1967-to-1970-1200cc-to-1600cc-j18546/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Many thanks for the help.

 

[dubs and classics]

What you carry with you depends largely on what you are capable of / prepared to do in the event of a breakdown I guess.

I personally don't carry anything other than basics nowadays, points, fan belt accelerator cable and a clutch cable. they have all been in there for about ten years untouched lol

Oh, and a few bits of wire and connectors for any electrical emergencies that may arise

As for servicing, that jk kit would be ok apart from the oil. At the risk of starting a long and tedious debate, I would strongly recommend not using a monograde.

 

[crede999]

right i carry this

clutch cable
throttle cable
complete dizzy with points condensor
leads
plugs
choc blocks
tray fuses spade conectors etc and some wire and a couple of split pins
tie wraps
gaffer
bulbs
regulator
rocker gasets
manual
multi meter (tester)
some more gaffer
3/4 inch breaker bar
46mm socket
1/2 inch breaker
19mm socket
spanners sockets screw drivers possy and flat heads
more tie wraps
jack
spare tyre
some oil
some trol
more gaffer :lol:
a crappy coat
some cloves
spare wheel :shock:
torch
breakdown cover card
magnet
fan belt :roll: [/color]
rags
juberlee clips various
petrol pipe about a meter
tub of nuts and bolts and washers various m6 m8 m10 m12 etc
all fits in one box and under the back seat
cant think of anything else please feel free to add
regards
chris

 

[Blacksack]

i'd say an AA membership card but chances are by the time they reach your van will need a full resto having survived the harsh winter in hell and the rapture

 

[TakeLifeEasy]

Thanks for the replies, I guess this sums it up

What you carry with you depends largely on what you are capable of

We.....well, maybe not so much the wife.....I fancy having a go at servicing it myself as although I have not touched a car engine for over 20 years (we buy Toyota....very reliable apart from the accelerators!), I used to service my Renault 5 Turbo. I was going to ask what oil we should use for the first oil change on the recon engine but reading some of the previous posts on here about oil, I will not go there :?

crede999
Can you fit all of that in a Camper

 

[K@rlos]

right i carry this

clutch cable
throttle cable
complete dizzy with points condensor
leads
plugs
choc blocks
tray fuses spade conectors etc and some wire and a couple of split pins
tie wraps
gaffer
bulbs
regulator
rocker gasets
manual
multi meter (tester)
some more gaffer
3/4 inch breaker bar
46mm socket
1/2 inch breaker
19mm socket
spanners sockets screw drivers possy and flat heads
more tie wraps
jack
spare tyre
some oil
some trol
more gaffer :lol:
a crappy coat
some cloves
spare wheel :shock:
torch
breakdown cover card
magnet
fan belt :roll: [/color]
rags
juberlee clips various
petrol pipe about a meter
tub of nuts and bolts and washers various m6 m8 m10 m12 etc
all fits in one box and under the back seat
cant think of anything else please feel free to add
regards
chris

AA eat your heart out :lol:

 

[crede999]

right i carry this

clutch cable
throttle cable
complete dizzy with points condensor
leads
plugs
choc blocks
tray fuses spade conectors etc and some wire and a couple of split pins
tie wraps
gaffer
bulbs
regulator
rocker gasets
manual
multi meter (tester)
some more gaffer
3/4 inch breaker bar
46mm socket
1/2 inch breaker
19mm socket
spanners sockets screw drivers possy and flat heads
more tie wraps
jack
spare tyre
some oil
some trol
more gaffer :lol:
a crappy coat
some cloves
spare wheel :shock:
torch
breakdown cover card
magnet
fan belt :roll: [/color]
rags
juberlee clips various
petrol pipe about a meter
tub of nuts and bolts and washers various m6 m8 m10 m12 etc
all fits in one box and under the back seat
cant think of anything else please feel free to add
regards
chris

AA eat your heart out :lol:

lol :lol: