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Highlander
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Spares carried :)
« on: Aug 29th, 2009, 1:50pm » |
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Just wondered after my "Breakdown" thread if I'm the only one that carries spares 
Who said Scorpios werent reliable 
What spares if any do you carry in the boot??
I'm running a 2.3 Auto Estate at the minute and heres what I carry 
Alternator
Starter
Coil pack
Spark plug
Spark plug lead (Long one)
Serpentine belts (long one and a short one in case the aircon fails)
EDIS unit
Water hoses
Water pump
Both fuseboxes! (not to replace them, just for the fuses/relays)
Camshaft sensor
Crankshaft sensor
rear hub complete
MAF
Oxygen sensor
Headlight switch
I am with Autoaid (£36 a year) for breakdown recovery which includes everything but home start.
but I do like to be able to repair things myself if i can (As long as its not raining)
I think I was born 40 years too late!
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tonyboy
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #1 on: Aug 29th, 2009, 3:52pm » |
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You could get a trailer and tow a spare car around with you........ 
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Stixy
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #2 on: Aug 29th, 2009, 4:20pm » |
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I carry a jack and wheelbrace some water some ATF a spare key and my RAC recovery card
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Robzere31
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #3 on: Aug 29th, 2009, 4:22pm » |
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Couple of screwdrivers
Small socket set
Pair of Pliers
Mobile phone.
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tlundkvi
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #4 on: Aug 29th, 2009, 5:34pm » |
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Apart from occasional parts I'm planning to fit, tools, 2 jacks, axle stands, a bottle of ATF, brake fluid, oil, coolant, brake cleaner, crc and lock oil.
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Jonnycab
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #5 on: Aug 30th, 2009, 1:45am » |
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Apart from the normal essential tools/water/oils etc....I carry a spare drive belt & fuel pump relay
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Tekno
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #6 on: Aug 30th, 2009, 10:32am » |
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drive belt
doesn't Scorpio have drive chain instead
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tlundkvi
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #7 on: Aug 30th, 2009, 1:30pm » |
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on Aug 30th, 2009, 10:32am, Tekno wrote:drive belt
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You're mixing up drive belts with timing belts. Drive belts are for running AC compressors and alternators.
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Jonnycab
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #8 on: Aug 30th, 2009, 6:59pm » |
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on Aug 30th, 2009, 1:30pm, tlundkvi wrote:
You're mixing up drive belts with timing belts. Drive belts are for running AC compressors and alternators.
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Yep, the alternator drive belt ....takes a couple of minutes to replace that one
Not sure anyone would attempt a roadside timing chain replacement
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a900one
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #9 on: Sep 2nd, 2009, 8:07am » |
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Rac recovery card , I only have a spare oil cooler which is kept at home.
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dave44
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #10 on: Sep 2nd, 2009, 9:25am » |
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Personally i carry the "missus".
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Nothing at all
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lesterlad aka Rodders
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #12 on: Sep 2nd, 2009, 6:41pm » |
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No spares, just a few tools.
Official tools:
Standard jack/wheel brace/wheel chocks in the spare wheel well.
Unofficial tools:
14lb sledgehammer.
3lb lump hammer
36" Gorilla bar (aka crowbar)
12ft heavy duty chain with high security padlock.
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Highlander
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #13 on: Sep 2nd, 2009, 6:45pm » |
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on Sep 2nd, 2009, 6:41pm, lesterlad wrote:
Unofficial tools:
14lb sledgehammer.
3lb lump hammer
36" Gorilla bar (aka crowbar)
12ft heavy duty chain with high security padlock. |
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I'm sure thats what they call in Road Wars "Going equipped"!!
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scorpio_man
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #14 on: Sep 2nd, 2009, 6:46pm » |
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just missing the rubber gloves!
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lesterlad aka Rodders
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Re: Spares carried :)
« Reply #15 on: Sep 2nd, 2009, 10:25pm » |
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on Sep 2nd, 2009, 6:45pm, Highlander wrote:
I'm sure thats what they call in Road Wars "Going equipped"!! |
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Anybody watch Crimewatch tonight ?
The robber with the sledgehammer !!!!!!!!
It wasn't me.
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