Hey Scott, Just what should someone have in their 'bag of tricks'?  Not that Lola has broken down yet, but I anticipate one of these days it will happen.  I do have AAA plus, and carry a basic tool kit, battery charger, multimeter, jumper cables, and an extra quart of oil & funnel. Thanks, EllenLola, '85 Vanagon ASI> Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:37:12 -0800> From: scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> Subject: Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Nice story.> I've said this about a hundred times, and I'll just keep saying it - never> go anywhere without a remote starter switch. It's a fantastically useful> tool, both for cranking the engine by yourself when you are by the engine,> and for diagnostic purposes. Can't say it enough.> The cost benefit ratio, considering the size of the tool, what they cost,> and what they can do, like rescue your butt, or help you work on the van by> yourself is about 5,000 to one. > I'd rather go without a spare tire than not have this simple tool always> with me, they are that useful. I'd rather carry one of these than a fire> extinguisher almost, if I had to choose. > Not having one of these in your bag of tricks or tool box or spare parts> stash would be like not having a flashlight or head lamp along. I think> I've made my point. I hope it has some impact. > Scott> www.turbovans.com 
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