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Nov 12th, 2021, 17:00 | #1 |
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Spare parts Kit
I’ve recently acquired a 1962 P1800 and starting to think about outings next year. Already booked a long weekend in Wales and this got me to think I should carry some spare parts. I suspect if I call out the AA they may be short of easy access to what I may need.
What do you think I should carry so that the AA can sort the repair at the side of the road? You’ve probably already guessed- my skills and knowledge would extend to changing a whee, just!!! |
Nov 12th, 2021, 17:22 | #2 |
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I have a 1970 Amazon though the spares carried should be similar.
Fan belt, radiator top and bottom hose, petrol pump, distributor cap, condenser points and rotor arm, fuses. Insulation tape, ty-raps. I have gone over the top and also carry a clutch cable, coil, distributor with new cap, points and condenser which has had the timing set and tested ready to bolt in. I also carry tools, crimp lugs and a cheap multi meter as my plan is to self fix if possible. Obviously the AA should carry the basics, but i believe my first paragraph is a must and you wont need a trailer full of parts!. |
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Nov 12th, 2021, 17:33 | #3 |
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I'd carry: a fan belt, dizzy cap and leads, a set of spark plugs, one or two of each bulb, a litre of oil, two litres of 50:50 antifreeze, set of points,( better to go pointless), a can of K seal,rad cap and a can of duck oil((for damp ingress).
Cloth and hand wipes. Can't wait to hear what I've forgotten!! P.S. Jealous. |
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Nov 12th, 2021, 17:40 | #4 |
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Thanks 133 and Moomoo, could start a competition going:
I should had mentioned I’d like my wife and I to fit in the car as well as the spares kit |
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Nov 13th, 2021, 13:39 | #5 |
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If you check all your hoses and belts before you set off you won't need them.
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Nov 13th, 2021, 21:14 | #6 |
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The Volvo is basically a properly designed an made car, up to the end of 9 series. If u make sure everything is in good order, all the ancillaries are less than 15 yrs old, you won't need a vast spares kit. A decent handful of tools, a wire coat hanger for failed exhaust rubbers, an you can go anywhere UK mainland. Round the world, a continental trip, carry some obvious spares. Bon voyage!
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