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Subject:Re: Toolkit
From:EMZ
Date:Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:16:15 -0500

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
> >
>