David,

Is the CV joint "socket" the 12-point wrench/fitting?

Have you found a source for the old style "emergency boot," (a short -time "fix"
until the just-discovered-torn boot can be replaced) similar to the early VW
boots which "snapped" and were bolted along a seam?

Thanks.

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfalia

David Marshall wrote:

> I'm usually a little more industrial and take a 1/2" metric socket kit.
> Other tools that have saved my bacon in the past - CV joint special socket,
> big socket for the end of the axle, vise grips, bailing wire, duct tape
> (the GOOD stuff), multi meter, 100' spool of 14ga wire, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17,
> 19mm wreches, assortment of screw drivers, assortment of 10, 13 15 and 17mm
> bolts and nuts.  All of this fits in a waterproof NATO 5.56x45mm ammo box
> with a few silicone bean bags to make sure it is dry.  Also a good set of
> work gloves and a rag or two makes things rattle-proof in the box.
>
> When I go on long trips I get a little carried away: 4L of 20w50 oil (one
> jug), oil filter, oil plug.  Timing belt and V-belt.  Water pump and spare
> 45A alternator.  Points and condensor ignition system with four fresh spark
> plugs and 8L of coolant.  Sometimes I am hours from no where and if I take
> it, I never need it - which is OK by me!
>
> At 08:48 PM 22/11/1999 -0800, Hans Brouwer wrote:
> >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
> >
> >
>
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