[T3] 2012 Invasion (Parts to carry?)

[Brian Fye]

Your #1 VW parts item is.... (insert drum roll here)  AAA card!

On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:39 AM, Robert Rogers <rcrogers1 at peoplepc.com>wrote:

> I don’t have a lot of experience with extended trips in my T3. However, it
> seems prudent to think about repair items that might be needed.  I suggest
> you concentrate on repair items rather than replacement parts.  Here is a
> suggested list:
>
> 1.      A small tool box with a socket set and assorted pliers, screw
> drivers, wrenches, and etc.
> 2.      Tools to remove a wheel drum
> 3.      Multi  meter
> 4.      Flashlight
> 5.      Spare fuel pump (if available)
> 6.      Flexible brake line
> 7.      Front and rear brake wheel cylinder (if available)
> 8.      Flexible Fuel line
> 9.      Fan belt
> 10.     Two jack stands
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Gary Forsmo <gbforsmo at gmail.com>
> >Sent: Feb 13, 2012 11:57 AM
> >To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> >Subject: [T3] 2012 Invasion (Parts to carry?)
> >
> >*I asked this question before but saw NO suggestions.  I'll try again.
> >Below is my original inquiry.*
> >*
> >*
> >Regarding carrying 1969 Type 3 Squareback Replacements Parts to an
> >Invasion ... *
> >*... what are (prudent) items to buy and carry?
> >
> >*In the RVing community, MANY of us carry way too many tools.  And trying
> >to carry "spare" parts, for every possible failure, is always a never
> >ending challenge.  Thankfully, when and where we travel, there are almost
> >always RV Mobile "guys" that have most of the parts we need.*
> >*
> >*
> >*But regarding the 2012 Invasion in Colorado Springs, I would think that
> we
> >T3 owners would have to carry a reasonable supply of spare parts, which
> fit
> >our "aging", model year car.*
> >*
> >*
> >*I would appreciate you (previous Invasion attendees), to suggest a
> >(basic/modest) list of spare parts which I may consider "carting along"
> for
> >my 1969 Squareback, FI, MT.*
> >*
> >*
> >*I don't even know where to begin.*
> >*
> >*
> >*Anybody?*
> >*
> >*
> >*Gary "Frito" - '69 Variant - FI, MT*
> >*Rockport, TX (winter)*
> >*Lake Geneva, WI (summer)
> >*
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Brian Fye
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