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
>