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Subject:Re: Toolkit
From:Bulley
Date:Tue, 23 Nov 1999 11:53:55 -0500

Eric-

When you say "This is the type of crape (sic) that should never make it to
the list." Are you speaking of Bill's harmless post, or your caustic
babble?

Curious minds want to know.

G. Matthew Bulley
Director
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   EMZ [SMTP:vw4x4@FYI.NET]
Sent:   Tuesday, November 23, 1999 7:16 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Re: Toolkit

   Isn't this a typical answer of someone who is, say... useless.
Even your answer is a waste of time to read....and it's not friday.
This is the type of crape that should never make it to the list.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Mon, 22 Nov 1999, Davidson wrote:

> 1.... Preventative Maintenance is best.
> 2.... Take along the Recommended Mechanic and Recommended Vendor list.
> 3.... Most important... cell phone, tow insurance, credit card and a
couple
> of $100 bills!
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hans Brouwer <hbrouwer@ISTAR.CA>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: Monday, November 22, 1999 6:21 PM
> Subject: Toolkit
>
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >When we go on a trip with the Westfalia, I grab a bunch of tools put it
all
> in
> >an old sock and put it under the driver seat. I usually forget something
> but
> >with a bit of improvising you can go along way.
> >
> >Therefore it is time to put a dedicated tool kit together.
> >
> >Any suggestions what tools to bring on a trip?
> >
> >3/8" metric socket set
> >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips)
> >needle nose pliers
> >adjustable wrench
> >
> >What about parts?
> >hose clips
> >oil
> >coolant
> >belts - Anyone tried to use the adjustable belt made up of plastic
links?
> >
> >Bentley manual
> >
> >Hans
> >Ontario, Canada
> >86 Westfalia
> >88 Jetta td
> >
>