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Subject:Re: Spare Parts you MUST carry!
From:Eric Zeno
Date:Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:14:33 -0500

The only thing I an interesed in caring is parts
that are known problems, that I can not do
without.  For example, I would never carry a
starter, because having a 5 speed, I can catch it
in gear, and drive 1000 miles, home. Here is my list:

alt/water pump belt
complete ditributor
coil
cigar tube fuel maiinfold
hose repair kit
ECU
Alternator
hose clamps
ty-warps all sizes

             I know I'm missing somthing
send me your ideas...
                             ERic

tabe johnson wrote:

>Well, it's almost Friday....
>
>This is getting a bit silly.  Spare parts I've
>seen recommended in the last month or two:
>
>AFM
>fuel injectors
>fuel regulator
>fuel pump
>fuel filter
>engine computer
>distributor
>plug wires
>main relay
>coolant hoses
>temp sensor
>coolant manifold
>fuses
>headlight bulb
>alternator
>starter motor
>expansion tank cap
>fuel line
>hose clamps
>headlight switch
>antifreeze
>oil
>windshield washer fluid
>wipers
>tire pump
>laptop to write emails to the list
>
>Don't forget the tools required to install all these.
>Now, if I did everything that everyone suggested, I
>wouldn't have room for anything but spares.
>
>Moral of the story:  Just because someone wrote it down
>doesn't necessarily mean it's true for you!
>
>I saw a statistic showing the vast majority of roadside
>breakdowns were caused by flat tires, followed by cooling
>system problems.  So if you're prepared to fix those two
>problems, and carry any spares you already know are on the
>way out, you should be well prepared.  In my opinion.
>
>--tabe johnson
>xtabe @ yahoo . com
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