[T3] Items to keep on hand in a 72 FI Squareback

[Tony Rongey]

- 10mm & 13mm combination wrenches + a small set of sockets & ratchet
- screwdrivers
- pliers
- the little U-shaped hub cap puller
- OEM lug/sparkplug tool
- long extension bar for the ratchet (very handy lever for pulling hubcaps with the U-shaped puller; also works well with the OEM lug tool)
- 4-way lug wrench
- scissor jack
- folding wheel chocks
- jack stand; I never reach under a car that's on a jack
- Yes, I have an extinguisher.
- quart of ATF (if applicable)
- long-nosed funnel to reach the AT filler
- a combination wrench that fits the generator pulley
- mechanic's gloves
- rags
- scissors
- a 12" piece of 2x4; there are just so many times that it comes in handy
- fix-a-flat
- cheap rain poncho
 
Things Under the Back Seat:
- spare distributor cap (just because I happen to have one and it's small)
- spare voltage regulator (ever since the day the points welded shut on mine and I happened to have one for another project in the car)
- bits of wire and miscellaneous connectors (including the tiny ones that fit the FI), wire crimper
- jumper wires with alligator clips
 
I've used every item in this list except the fire extinquisher at least once.
 
 
I know a lot of VW drivers also carry a spare throttle cable.


Tony
'70 AT/FI Fastback daily driver

From: Jacob Adam Schroeder <jacob.schroeder at gmail.com>
To: "type3 at vwtype3.org" <type3 at vwtype3.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:13 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Items to keep on hand in a 72 FI Squareback


Also, this is what I currently carry with me:
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
13 mm wrench
10 mm wrench
Generator belt
1 quart of oil
brake fluid
Wrench for wheel lugnuts

Things I do not carry, but am curious whether anybody does:
extinguisher
spare fuel hose
spare points/condenser (yes, I know I use Pertronix)
spare spark plug wires
clutch cable
small can of gasoline
???

I've had inquiries from family on what I'd like for Christmas and would
rather fill out my emergency kit than acquire another sweater, if you know
what I mean.



On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 5:06 PM, Jacob Adam Schroeder <
jacob.schroeder at gmail.com> wrote:

> Because my 1972 FI Squareback is quickly becoming my daily driver (it is
> more fun than my 2012 Golf TDI and Northern California winters are mild), I
> feel like I should have an "emergency" kit of tools/parts in the car to
> handle most roadside breakdowns should any occur.
>
> If it makes a difference, my 1972 FI Square is stock aside for having
> electronic points (Pertronix) that I installed 15 years ago.  Assume I am
> starting from nothing (I am).
>
> What should those tools/parts be?
>
> Also, should I lug around a jack other than the stock one (which I have
> seen the results of one if not used on level/steady ground)?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Jacob
>
>
>
>
>
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