Emz,

I just love your pugnacious approach. By golly, every list needs a few curmudgeons
to keep the pot boiling. I wouldn't have it any other way.

John Rodgers
'88GL Driver Wannabe in Birmingham, AL whose engine work is finally about to
begin.

EMZ wrote:

>    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
> > >
> >