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Transporter Talk No 146
THE MECHANIC CARRYING SPARES The Mechanic features some technical talk every issue
and welcomes member submissions.
This issue takes a look at a submission from club member Ian Crawford, who has provided an extensive list of spares and handy parts that he carries in his camper.
I’ve always been a Boy Scout and to my mind it is better to be prepared than su er a breakdown and not being able to do anything about it. Below is a list of spares I carry with me in my van:
Tools
Allen Keys
Battery Diagnostic Tester Feeler Gauges
Hacksaw Blades
Insulation Tape
Magnetic Dish Holder Magnifying Glass (My eyes
are dimming!)
Multi Meter and Spare Battery Pill Pot Containing
Matches, Lighter, Flints,
Water Puri cation Tablets, Sweeteners, Sewing Kit, Safety Pins and Buttons.
Plastic Wire Cutters
Shorting Links
Stanley Knife
Tyre Pressure Gauge
Vaseline
Wine Corks
Other Various Tools
Parts
Accelerator Cable Aluminium Tube (To t inside fuel hose if leaking)
Battery Earth Strap
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake Pedal Return Spring Spare Bulbs
Cable Ties (Various Lengths) Carburettor Return Spring Clutch Cable
Coil
Condenser For Distributor (Make sure you have the correct “Bung”!)
CV Axle Boot Cap and Grease Distilled Water
Distributor Cap and Rotor Arm x2
Distributor Contact Points Dynamo Brushes
Engine Oil (5 litres)
Fan Belt x2
Fuel Hose and Clips Various Fuses Handbrake Cable Rocker Cover Gaskets x2 Spark Plug Set
Starting Relay and Fuse Tyre Valve Cores Voltage Regulator Walking Boot Laces
Ian has provided a pretty extensive list here, very cautious!
We would also recommend a timing gun if space allows, a foot pump, warning triangle, decent jack, various sockets and spanners and maybe even a fuel pump! (We even carried a spare carburettor once!)
Thanks to Ian for his submission, hopefully this will help members when putting a kit together.
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