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

[Jacob Adam Schroeder]

Thanks for all the input so far, I have plenty of things I can stock up on
and keep on hand.  So far this car has been a daily driver off and on over
the past ten years and the only issue (knock on wood)  which ever truly
left me stranded was when a wheel bearing went out with little advance
warning.  I would not have wanted to deal with that on the side of the road
anyway.

I like the idea of carrying around at least a few items, if nothing else
for the comfort value.  I have AAA so I'll be carrying that card with me
for the occasional tow, its just that I have already used 2 this year for
other cars/reasons and don't recall where the limit is before they cut you
off (I think its 4 per year).  If something simple were to happen, I'd like
to be able to fix it on the spot rather than have it towed home only to
find it was a simple fix.

Of course, if anybody sees an Orange '72 Square on the side of the road in
the San Jose area I'd appreciate some help.  :-)  If I'm putting along
okay, just give me a wave and a smile.

Jacob


On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 8:55 AM, Tony Rongey <trongey at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> - 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> -------------- next part --------------
> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
> URL: <
> http://lists.vwtype3.org/pipermail/type3-vwtype3.org/attachments/20131211/e6cd73c3/attachment.htm
> >
> _______________________________________________
> VWType3.Org mailing list - type3 at vwtype3.org
> http://lists.vwtype3.org/listinfo.cgi/type3-vwtype3.org
> Contact gregm at vwtype3.org if you need help with the list.
> -------------- next part --------------
> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
> URL: <
> http://lists.vwtype3.org/pipermail/type3-vwtype3.org/attachments/20131212/f0a3cf6e/attachment.htm
> >
> _______________________________________________
> VWType3.Org mailing list - type3 at vwtype3.org
> http://lists.vwtype3.org/listinfo.cgi/type3-vwtype3.org
> Contact gregm at vwtype3.org if you need help with the list.
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.vwtype3.org/pipermail/type3-vwtype3.org/attachments/20131212/6f5176c9/attachment.htm>