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Posted by: scottb Oct 27 2005, 01:41 PM

part #214514 clearance for 2 softside canvas tool bags. one 16" long the other 12" with zipper closures for $14.98 perfect size for carrying in the car front or back trunk.

i found this thread for what tools to have in the garage

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=27655&hl=tools

but what would you deem necessary for having in the car at all times.

i came up with the following so far:

set of metric box/open end wrenches
set metric sockets and wrench
screw drivers
about 15 feet 16ga coated wire and connectors
crimper for above
hammer
big crescent wrench
soldering iron (battery powered)
good size vise grips (extra hand)
metric allens
metric cheese heads
wd40
AAA card
cell phone
1 quart oil
1 quart tranny oil

what would you add?

Posted by: TROJANMAN Oct 27 2005, 01:52 PM

depending on the condition of the car, and the length of the trip, jackstands are never a bad idea.

relays, clutch and throttle cables, electrical tape
and a FLASHLIGHT

i also carry Gint's and Brant's phone numbers.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Oct 27 2005, 02:01 PM

Here is mine...plus a few things I added from suggestions in this thred:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=36958&hl=road

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Posted by: scottb Oct 27 2005, 02:03 PM

hey! i thought i remembered this coming up before... thanks for the link!

Posted by: maf914 Oct 27 2005, 02:29 PM

QUOTE (bowlsby @ Oct 27 2005, 12:01 PM)
Here is mine...plus a few things I added from suggestions in this thred:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=36958&hl=road

Jeff, Do you also have the hardware for the clutch cable attachment at the clutch arm. The ny-lock nut, washers and trunion? When the cable breaks at the pulley these pieces, along with the broken end of the cable, usually leave the scene of the crime. This happened to me at an intersection once and after gettig a flat tow home I realized the parts were missing. I drove back to the intersection and found them still on the cable end in the street. They had been driven over a few times and were scuffed up a bit, but still usable.

Scott, The quart of tranny fluid on your list caught my eye. While on trips do you usually crawl under the car and stick your finger into the tranny fill hole to check the fluid level? Just wondering... I think I'll leave the tranny fluig in the garage. Just joking.

BTW, if you do want to top off the tranny while on the road, make sure you carry the proper tool to remove the fill plug.

Posted by: SGB Oct 27 2005, 03:00 PM

volt meter would have been helpful on my last out-of-state alternator failure. I just bought one at harbor freight to go in the trunk for 3.99

Posted by: scottb Oct 27 2005, 03:44 PM

QUOTE (SGB @ Oct 27 2005, 04:00 PM)
volt meter would have been helpful on my last out-of-state alternator failure. I just bought one at harbor freight to go in the trunk for 3.99

i was gonna just make a harbor freight run to populate the bag rather than raiding my garage set. couldn't set me back too much and it will be nice knowing i have what i need.

and since it's HF stuff, if it gets stolen, so what....

Posted by: Demick Oct 27 2005, 04:22 PM

QUOTE (scottb @ Oct 27 2005, 12:41 PM)
soldering iron (battery powered)

The only battery powered soldering iron I know of is that Cold Heat one. I got one for x-mas a couple years ago. In my opinion, not worth the cost of the batteries that go in it. It might be able to tin the end of a 22ga wire, but that's about it. You couldn't do any real repair with this iron. If you are serious about it, get a butane soldering iron. Weller makes some nice ones that work awesome.

Demick

Posted by: Headrage Oct 27 2005, 04:41 PM

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 27 2005, 04:55 PM

QUOTE (bowlsby @ Oct 27 2005, 01:01 PM)
Here is mine...plus a few things I added from suggestions in this thred:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=36958&hl=road

The next time you are at the beach, take that crescent wrench down to the water with you. Wade in till you're about knee keep. Put the wrench in your right hand (or left if you're a lefty), then throw it out into the water as far as you can! Don't worry, it's bio-degradable. Then go buy a cheap set of open, box end wrenches.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: jimtab Oct 27 2005, 05:01 PM

QUOTE (Headrage @ Oct 27 2005, 02:41 PM)

QUOTE (bowlsby @ Oct 27 2005, 01:01 PM)
Here is mine...plus a few things I added from suggestions in this thred:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=36958&hl=road

You carry Dynamite?

Sure he does....gotta defend yourself against SUVs somehow...

Posted by: motorhead Oct 27 2005, 05:49 PM

t-handle spark plug wrench with flex/u-joint type setup, and short piece of 3/8" fuel line to get the plug thru the tin. It works great on the teener and won't work on my other vehicles, so it stays in the trunk.

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Oct 27 2005, 07:23 PM

It does'nt hurt to carry an extra 914 in there aswell! Just a suggestion.

Posted by: DonTraver Oct 27 2005, 07:28 PM

Does a spare 914 in the attic count.

Later, Don

Posted by: BMartin914 Oct 27 2005, 08:10 PM

QUOTE (boboli914@att.net @ Oct 27 2005, 05:23 PM)
It does'nt hurt to carry an extra 914 in there aswell! Just a suggestion.

If you can fit it...good idea.

I typically carry all commonly used wrenches as well as an extention, common sockets and a 3.8" wratchet handle. I've also got stuff for electrical repair as well as spare FI pieces, duct tape (of course) a flashlight, a nifty little magnetic light that is powered by the cigarette lighter and appropriate cables just in case. Obviously a jack (I have an old Toyota jack since I have no factory jack points) and a wrench to change a tire are a good idea too.

Spare clutch cable harware is a real good idea. Hadn't thought of that.