Tools to keep in the vette?
10-12-2009, 01:59 PM
#21
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I carry complete tool bags in every vehicle. I chose to use combination wrenches, interchangeable tip screw drivers (to reduce number of tools), along with spare small parts like fuses, hose clamps, electrical tape, various gauge wire/terminals, etc.
The more you carry, the odds increase that you'll never need to use them...
The more you carry, the odds increase that you'll never need to use them...
10-12-2009, 02:30 PM
#23
I think it all depends on the level of your ability to work on the car. AAA card and cell phone with extra car charger would be on the top of the list. Car charger for the phone could be a life saver when you need the phone and the battery goes dead. With run flats small compressor is kind of redundant. I would suggest you keep a blanket and some water in the car so that when you find yourself in a remote area and have to wait couple hours for service to show up you could stay worm and hydrated. Spare set of fuses, folding knife and duck tape would complete my list.
10-12-2009, 02:49 PM
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10-12-2009, 03:27 PM
#25
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I always make sure I have a set of lift pucks in the car. Ive seen to many C5's get trashed by people trying to lift the car without them. Even if you made it to a garage somewhere that might be able to help you out, the chances of them knowing about and having them is slim to none. Got a set in the car, and a set in the garage 
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10-12-2009, 04:42 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10
I have only "broken down" once in my entire life. We were coming home from a vacation. It was in a 89 aerostar van. A little duck tape on a hose, water from a good samaritan and we were back on the road. I have always had basic tools in my cars. Thanks for the input.
10-12-2009, 04:52 PM
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I will "second" the lift pucks in case you need it jacked up while on a trip as I can assure the shop won't have any.
And I will DEFINITELY second the serpentine belt and the tool\bar\whatever you like to pry the tensioner to change it. Not an easy roadside repair but why get stranded over something so simple.
Even if you don't change it yourself, having the belt is a good idea as it may be hard to find depending on where you are when it decides to break...
And I will DEFINITELY second the serpentine belt and the tool\bar\whatever you like to pry the tensioner to change it. Not an easy roadside repair but why get stranded over something so simple.
Even if you don't change it yourself, having the belt is a good idea as it may be hard to find depending on where you are when it decides to break...
10-12-2009, 04:54 PM
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Oh a few more things I carry....wire\zip ties, hose clamps and a large piece of rubber to patch a hose, and some of the disposable seat covers as why ruin your seats after a roadside repair.
10-13-2009, 07:56 AM
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Y'all are so funny. Ok...I know better than to ask but just for kicks and giggles...where do you get a trunk monkey? I saw the show on tv about the people that had pet monkeys and thought they were human children!!!
10-13-2009, 07:12 PM
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10-13-2009, 08:07 PM
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