 What spare parts do you keep on hand (in your garage or trunk)?, Suggestions on what spare parts to have on hand |
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| drue |
 Nov 7 2007, 08:59 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 9-October 07 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 8,202  |
I just bought a '75 914-4 (converted to carburetor) and was curious if anyone has suggestions regarding what spare parts they would keep on hand (either in their trunk or in their garage). As a new 914 owner, it would be helpful to know what things fail most often so I will be prepared when my 32-year old car breaks down. Any ideas?
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| Joe Ricard |
Nov 7 2007, 09:15 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Most of us have an entire parts car.
Some of us that live close together share a parts car. So basically an extra everything. |
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| TC.356 |
Nov 7 2007, 09:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 10-January 07 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 7,443 |
Duct tape, vice grips, wire coat hanger and a buck knife for starters. No kidding, really.
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| drue |
Nov 7 2007, 09:27 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 9-October 07 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 8,202 |
QUOTE(TC.356 @ Nov 7 2007, 08:22 AM)  Duct tape, vice grips, wire coat hanger and a buck knife for starters. No kidding, really. What's the wire coat hanger for? Just spare wire for whatever? |
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| Allan |
Nov 7 2007, 10:25 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Throttle cable, clutch cable, a few feet of electrical wire and assorted electrical connectors, fuses, distributor cap, rotor, points, plugs, and a qt. of oil.
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| type47 |
Nov 7 2007, 10:33 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
fan belt, points, spark plug
if fuel injected (you said yours has (a) carb(s)), 1.8 dual relay, fuel pump, haynes, electrical diagram, DMM, tools, mechanic suit, mirror or piece of a mirror, fuses... |
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| TeenerTim |
Nov 7 2007, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(TC.356 @ Nov 7 2007, 10:22 AM) Duct tape, vice grips, wire coat hanger and a buck knife for starters. No kidding, really. Amen on the vice-grips. I had the end of a throttle cable break once. I was able to clamp the vice-grips to the cable and use them just like a gas pedal. Spare cables, plugs, points, tools, tools, tools... Oh, and steal as many handi-wipe packets from the restaurant as you can. |
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| orthobiz |
Nov 8 2007, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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| Pat Garvey |
 Nov 8 2007, 10:52 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
In the garage? Everything (just about) but a spare motor & tranny. But, I've "accumulated" over 35 years.
On the road (out of town)? Fuses, relays, a piece of all types of fuel & vacuum line, plugs, points, condenser, oil & gas filters, 2 spare lugnuts (don't ask why), throttle & clutch cables, master cylinder (don't ask why), TPS, AAR, injector, fuel lines clamps, shop towels, oil, brake fluid & lotsa tools, including a macro & micro torque wrench! Sometimes we even have space for luggage. Pat |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 9 2007, 02:49 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Who are you all kidding... Just keep up on your AAA membership (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Nothing worse than working on your car on the side of the road.
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| BarberDave |
Nov 9 2007, 05:03 AM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Throttle cable,clutch cable and extra end,2 extra lug nuts, small 3/8's drive socket set ,reg and metric verious metric wenches. screw drivers,zip tyes,elec tape. Never had to use any of them, do in part that i try to keep up on maintain- ence. Right know i feel i can jump in my 914 and drive it anywhere in the U.S. And i seconed the A.A.A. membership,they offer 2 get the most expencive one as as it allows the longest towing. All of this is a security blanket,if you are on top of ,tune,valve adjustment ,and maintaince these cars are amazingly dependable Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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| orange914 |
Nov 9 2007, 09:39 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Nov 7 2007, 07:15 AM) Most of us have an entire parts car. Some of us that live close together share a parts car. So basically an extra everything. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) always happy to hear from indiana group, i grew up in winona lake myself! joe is right most of us have a spare teener or 2 around, parted down, condensed to 6 shelfs and body parts behind the garage. fortunately here in ca. there are reasonable deals on dead ones. heres a good example of todays find just 1.5 hrs from me! http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?show...c=69202&hl= although i think that they are fastly drying up. wish you best with the 914 mike (still a hoosier at heart) oh yeah, duct tape and a qt of oil. secondary backup a AAA towing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) |
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 10 2007, 10:47 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Nothing, I live on the edge! And I put over 70 a day on mine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| JRust |
Nov 10 2007, 12:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I always keep 2 or 3 parts cars around! Just give yourself a few months & you too will have a parts car. When you kick the wifes car out of the garage you will become a true teener (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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| dinomium |
Nov 10 2007, 01:04 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
QUOTE(JRust @ Nov 10 2007, 10:44 AM) I always keep 2 or 3 parts cars around! Just give yourself a few months & you too will have a parts car. When you kick the wifes car out of the garage you will become a true teener (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Out of the garage items: Wife's car Lawn mower rakes shovels axe Canoe Bikes garbage cans small dogs cedar from deck project next will be the table and chop saws! |
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| SGB |
Nov 10 2007, 02:18 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
in car-
spark plugs and a SP wrench, carb cleaner, clutch cable, extra round black relay, electrical tape, fuses, and volt meter. at home- jack-stands, battery charger, torque wrench, and something I often use are some "wobbly" extensions for sockets I got from JC Whitney. |
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