Spare parts to carry for a Type 44?

[Todd Phenneger]

Hmmm,
 that about covers it I think.   But what about...
A spare Hyd. Pump and Steering Rack and the ever
important...spare Climate control computer.  You could just cary
a spare Door handle as well and maybe a spare window regulator
rather than the tape since you know it will fail. :-)
  I know in my 4kq...I'll never go on a long winter trip again
without a spare Headlight Switch after having to splice wires to
get headlights at 5 degrees f.   But thats not a large problem
on a type 44.  BUT..if you have relayed headlamps, DONT FORGET
RELAYS>...BTDT....Grrr.
   And I traded in my Aluminum and Plastic Jack for the old
style STEEL jack that has no plastic seat and is twice the
weight (ooo, 2 lbs) and twice the strength.  Much nicer road
side repairs.
l8r
  Todd

--- "Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt at nwonline.net> wrote:
> Right now, the most useful specialty tool is a large bent
> paper clip (in my 
> pocket) to pry out the exterior door handle lever when it
> sticks in the 
> handle after I open the door on an icy morning. The cost is
> very 
> reasonable, compared to driving around all winter holding the
> door from 
> flying open.
> 
> Also a small sturdy multi-colored beach umbrella on the rear
> shelf behind 
> the head rests, and a wool lap robe on the rear leather seats.
> And some 
> spearmint Altoids in the glove box, along with a flashlight
> and tire gauge.
> 
> In the trunk I carry a spare control valve for the heater
> hose. They let 
> loose now and then and dump all your coolant. I carry a spare
> because I 
> bought a replacement and just never got around to putting it
> on. Major 
> procrastinator! So the replacement became a "spare." Also
> carry a used 
> dizzy cap and rotor and the old sparkers, rather than pitching
> them when I 
> replaced them.
> 
> And I carry a few spare window switches plus some aluminum
> duct tape to 
> seal up an electric window if it stops in an open position
> while I am on a 
> trip. Had that happen once in an Ohio blizzard, 150 miles from
> home.  And a 
> spare wiper arm. And a full sized spare tire. And a spare bulb
> for the 
> headlights. And some spare bulbs for the other lights. And
> spare fuses, of 
> course. And a tow strap and jumper cables.
> 
> Also, a variety of stainless steel hose clamps and some baling
> wire and an 
> endless supply of nuts and bolts. And 100 pounds of tools and
> electrical 
> testers, etc. And a bottle of Pentosin, a bottle of brake
> fluid, and a 
> spare quart of Castrol Syntec.
> 
> Plus a snow brush and a Windex spray bottle full of windshield
> de-icer. And 
> a gallon of denatured alcohol in a steel can, to mix with the
> windshield 
> washer fluid.
> 
> Now everyone will know that I am a very insecure Audi
> enthusiast. Damn.
> 
> Doyt Echelberger
> 87 5ktq
> 
>  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> At 11:38 PM 12/20/00 -0800, you wrote:
> I've been meaning to ask this for some time, and now
> that Xmas is (almost) past I may have some $$ to start
> building a spare parts toolbox for my '89 200q.
>    So, I'd love to hear what fellow listers carry in
> their type 44's.  Things that could leave you stranded
> but are replaced relatively easily on the roadside
> provided you have the foresight to carry the part.
>    .............snip............... 


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