I haven't given much thought yet to the appropriate spares and tools to carry in my FG since I haven't traveled far from civilization with it. (although I did go to Canada) I've had a starter, alternator belts and secondary fuel filters onboard for a while but that was a brainless act. So, I thought I'd start this thread to get input from people who have put lots of miles on them about what would be necessary spares.
I'm thinking that in addition to the starter and alternator and filters one should also carry:
Extra glowplugs for cold weather.
I think there's a heavy fuse in the glow circuit somewhere--a couple of those.
Water pump
U-joints (are they all the same?)
Fan clutch?--do they fail often
Does the vacuum pump ever fail?
Lug nuts and bolts?
Bulbs
Brake and clutch masters?--I had to replace the clutch master this summer.
Clutch slave
Brake wheel cylinders
Starter relays
What about bearings and seals?
Any special tools that are necessary for crucial parts?
An injector or two?
Add to the list please.
Ever any problems in the shift linkages?
I'm thinking that in addition to the starter and alternator and filters one should also carry:
Extra glowplugs for cold weather.
I think there's a heavy fuse in the glow circuit somewhere--a couple of those.
Water pump
U-joints (are they all the same?)
Fan clutch?--do they fail often
Does the vacuum pump ever fail?
Lug nuts and bolts?
Bulbs
Brake and clutch masters?--I had to replace the clutch master this summer.
Clutch slave
Brake wheel cylinders
Starter relays
What about bearings and seals?
Any special tools that are necessary for crucial parts?
An injector or two?
Add to the list please.
Ever any problems in the shift linkages?
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