964 newbie - survival kit?
01-16-2019, 04:56 PM
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964 newbie - survival kit?
Hello gents,
I’m a newbie 964 owner, my first “old” car, so I am expecting it to leave me stranded somewhere. In your collective wisdom, what, if any, spare parts should I be carrying in the trunk?
On this forum I’ve found out I need to keep a spare DME unit, so that’s on the list. Got the full original tool kit. What else? Belts?
Thanks!
I’m a newbie 964 owner, my first “old” car, so I am expecting it to leave me stranded somewhere. In your collective wisdom, what, if any, spare parts should I be carrying in the trunk?
On this forum I’ve found out I need to keep a spare DME unit, so that’s on the list. Got the full original tool kit. What else? Belts?
Thanks!
01-16-2019, 05:00 PM
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I keep:
DME relay
some fuses
small compressor (a modern one)
tire plug kit
tire "goo"
Belt (I have a 1 belt conversion)
oh yeah. Forgot:
oil
couple rags
and for long trips some mf towels and quick detailer
latex gloves
Anything more than that I just have it towed.
DME relay
some fuses
small compressor (a modern one)
tire plug kit
tire "goo"
Belt (I have a 1 belt conversion)
oh yeah. Forgot:
oil
couple rags
and for long trips some mf towels and quick detailer
latex gloves
Anything more than that I just have it towed.
Last edited by Spyerx; 01-17-2019 at 01:39 PM.
01-16-2019, 10:49 PM
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I keep the following with me:
- DME
- Fire Extinguisher
- AAA Card
Having said that, I fortunately have not needed to use any of them after nearly 4000 miles including a 1500 mile road trip last fall. If you get everything up to snuff they are very reliable cars.
- DME
- Fire Extinguisher
- AAA Card
Having said that, I fortunately have not needed to use any of them after nearly 4000 miles including a 1500 mile road trip last fall. If you get everything up to snuff they are very reliable cars.
01-17-2019, 12:52 AM
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I can't add much to this list. DME always. Belts, but be sure you know how to actually do the change, as once you're on the side of the road everything is different. Maybe the only other things are a spare bottle or two of the good ol' Brad Penn, and some rags... (The rags you want to put UNDER the main crank pully in case you drop any bolts if you have to do a belt change....how do I know this?)
Maybe check to ensure that your tool kit has all the tools.. the star point wrench for the fan pulley comes to mind.
Maybe check to ensure that your tool kit has all the tools.. the star point wrench for the fan pulley comes to mind.
01-17-2019, 05:38 AM
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All the above, plus for the annual Le Mans and other France trips - the tool roll (of course) with a few extra tools - 10mm, 12mm, 17mm open end wrenches, spare bulbs (legal requirement), cable ties, duct/k tape, alternator belt, litre oil, wheel nut extended wrench..
01-17-2019, 06:45 AM
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By now, all ai can think of has been said... with the exception of a charging cable and 12v cigarette lighter charger. Information and flashlight are now one and the same.
In 10 years of very regular use, only a DME relay and a piece of string have been of use to get me mobile again.
In 10 years of very regular use, only a DME relay and a piece of string have been of use to get me mobile again.
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01-17-2019, 07:41 AM
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01-17-2019, 07:46 AM
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+1 on the lug nut wrench extension. If those nuts have ever been set with anything but a torque wrench, good luck getting them off on the side of the road with the tool supplied.
Also take a spare key. Ask me why I think that's a good idea.
Also take a spare key. Ask me why I think that's a good idea.
01-17-2019, 10:44 AM
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An old pair of doctors scrubs in case you have nice clothes on. Just throw them on over with a box of latex gloves. Also, if I may add, scrubs are about the best thing to wear when wrenching on cars. Easy to clean, etc. Plus if someone stops while you are on the side of the road, they will call you doc. 
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01-17-2019, 01:37 PM
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Battery pack charger for your phone...searching the internet for DIY help in areas with spotty cell service will eat your battery quickly if you can't charge in car.
01-17-2019, 01:49 PM
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When I go on a long trip in one of the antiques or to the track, I have a more complete "tool bag" I throw in the frunk.
Including one of these harbor freight specials (expands to 18") for breaking lugs. Works great:
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-...het-62311.html
FWIW, for shade tree mechanics like me, the latest harbor freight sockets and ratchets and pliers are decidedly decent. Their combo wrenches still suck tho! They have a new line of pliars and electrical tools that feel and operate as good as Klein. Haven't tried their latest screwdrivers to supplement my Williams.
Anyway, for like $50 you can put together a pretty complete tool kit in a small bag.
Including one of these harbor freight specials (expands to 18") for breaking lugs. Works great:
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-...het-62311.html
FWIW, for shade tree mechanics like me, the latest harbor freight sockets and ratchets and pliers are decidedly decent. Their combo wrenches still suck tho! They have a new line of pliars and electrical tools that feel and operate as good as Klein. Haven't tried their latest screwdrivers to supplement my Williams.
Anyway, for like $50 you can put together a pretty complete tool kit in a small bag.
01-17-2019, 09:35 PM
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This is a good list...
A while back, there was a thread on what to keep in the tool kit. If i can find it, I'll give it a bump. Or if someone knows the thread - give it a bump before i get there...
That thread had all kinds of good advice.
For me- i keep a roll of duct tape, silicone hair ties (you'd be surprised at how handy those are), thickster 14mil shop gloves, the tool roll (and i do projects with the tool roll like changing belts, so i know i have the tools), a small spool of safety wire, wire cutters, a dme relay, two window switches, and extra bolts for the belt pulleys. And if you haven't changed to the 993 belt pulley setup, then extra m6 nuts. (You will drop these while changing belts). A spare generic relay and a jumper relay.
In the winter, behind the seats there is always a set of warm clothes, gloves and a hat.
And make sure your AAA is upgraded to AAA plus, so you have 100 free miles of towing.
Also a good idea to use the oem compressor in the frunk to be sure it works, and keep a tire bag in there as well, cuz if you change a tire on the road, that goes in the car with you when you head out, as a full size tire won't fit in the frunk.
A while back, there was a thread on what to keep in the tool kit. If i can find it, I'll give it a bump. Or if someone knows the thread - give it a bump before i get there...
That thread had all kinds of good advice.
For me- i keep a roll of duct tape, silicone hair ties (you'd be surprised at how handy those are), thickster 14mil shop gloves, the tool roll (and i do projects with the tool roll like changing belts, so i know i have the tools), a small spool of safety wire, wire cutters, a dme relay, two window switches, and extra bolts for the belt pulleys. And if you haven't changed to the 993 belt pulley setup, then extra m6 nuts. (You will drop these while changing belts). A spare generic relay and a jumper relay.
In the winter, behind the seats there is always a set of warm clothes, gloves and a hat.
And make sure your AAA is upgraded to AAA plus, so you have 100 free miles of towing.
Also a good idea to use the oem compressor in the frunk to be sure it works, and keep a tire bag in there as well, cuz if you change a tire on the road, that goes in the car with you when you head out, as a full size tire won't fit in the frunk.
