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Date: 03 Oct 2001 15:50:03 GMT
From: davehinznopsamcop.net
Subject: Re: Toyota in top five again (JD Power....)


In alt.autos.saab Daniel J. Stern <dasternnopsamn.umich> wrote: >> Must keep old belts. And plugs, maybe a fuel pump or two, and so on. >> On my old Saabs, the spares kit consists of: >> Generator/water pump (yes, same unit) >> Electric fuel pump & filter >> belt (singular...) >> Spark plugs - 2 sets, just in case >> Flexy-hose (although, all the hoses are new) >> Several of each light bulb type on the car >> Box-o-fuses (all 8-amp circuits) >> duct tape (obviously) >> Distributor cap/wires/rotor (for moisture reasons) >> Voltage regulator >> Thermostat >> Photocopy of service manual (I'm not going to haul an original around!). >> Spares are good. Often, you need tools to use them, but at least >> if you have the parts, you can find someone with tools. > KeeeRYSTE!! Well, my intent here is for driving it cross-country, not just down the road to wal-mart. It all fits well under the rear seat cushion, so I just pack it & forget it. > On my old Dodge, the spares kit consists of: > -A ballast resistor Ahh, hadn't thought of that; thanks. Must add. Probably wouldn't hurt to throw a coil in, too. > -Old belts and hoses > -A quart of oil Well, I have a case of oil in the Saab's trunk, but it's more of a consumable than a spare. (oil-inected two stroke engine, y'see) > -A gallon of water Surely, this is more of a "supply" than a spare? > -1ea bulbs H4 headlamp high/low, H1 headlamp high > -2ea bulb 3496 park/turn, brake/tail > On my old Volvo, the spares kit consists of: > -Old belts and hoses > -A quart of oil > -A gallon of water > -1ea bulbs H4 headlamp, 3497 turn, 3496 brake/tail > On my 10-year-old Chrysler, the spares kit consists of: > -1ea H4 headlamp bulb Easier to find parts ofr a 10-yr old Chrysler, than a 40-yr old Saab. >> > and my Sears Craftsman stuff too heavy to bother with. > Heavy lifting is for commoners and untouchables. Hm. A bit harsh, neh? I mean, the guy is driving a Rolls, but it seems you're making some assumptions here... (snip) Dave

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