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Subject:Re: Spare Parts List - Input
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Wed, 28 Aug 2002 10:41:42 -0400

On Wed, 28 Aug 2002, Ryan Heidcamp wrote:

> I would however, take a small tool box, pliers, wrenches, sockets,
> screwdrivers, wire strippers, wire connectors and so on.

Definately...a length of 16-gauge 'primary wire' is handy, too.  With
crimp-on connectors and 16-gauge wire you can fix most VW electrical
failures. ;)

Fluids, of course -- coolant, oil, brake fluid, ATF, maybe a bottle of
fuel treatment in case you get bad fuel somewhere. Waterless hand cleaner
and paper towels.  Duct tape.  Bailing wire.

And of course a cell phone.  A cell phone will get you out of more fixes
than the rest of the stuff combined.

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