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orange Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#58369
hello,
If you are taking your kombi 1600cc for a long drive on the national highways more than 1000km what spare parts / tools would you take?
Ta - Carl.

vwguru Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#58426
take another fuel pump, plugs, points, coil, rocker gaskets, condenser, rotor button, dizzy cap, a piece of fuel line. and some toilet paper...

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#58437
Fan belt, oil change gear and oil would be good as well. Air filter
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Mad Manx KombiKroozin

456 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#58439
All you need is a pray.... it a vw so someone will listen.
I drove my original '64 T3 from Bundaberg to Townsville and back (12 hours non stop each way) with out a hitch at all. All I can recomend is a spare bottle of oil cause old motors can chew that up when pushed.:thumb


- '71 Kombi (Died 24/11/05😢 ) - '65 manx (smick) -'63 beetle (bent) -'73 Singlecab (new to the stable)

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#58451
Oh forgot to say

Leave your LEAD foot at home and drive the BRICK ( sorry Kombi Owners ) at a comfortable cruise speed of around 90 to 100 kls tops.

Lets face it trying to push a brick through the air takes up alot of energy, so it means a lot of wear n tear as well.

No doubt you will have that kitchen sink in the back from home and a ton of junk as well.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#59016
I would take my TOYOTA 😀
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#59252
I agree with Dave, ease up on the loud pedal. Not only do you save a heap of $$$ on juice, but you arrive more relaxed as well. 🙂

As far as what you should take with you goes, its a hard one and basically depends on the condition of your kombi and how you drive it.

There's always bad luck too. My kombi (1800) is in well-cared for condition, but still managed to drop a valve seat a couple months ago. I don't think many people travel with spare heads in the care, so something is always going to catch you out eventually. I was just lucky that it happened locally and not on my way up to Nambucca Heads in about 5 more weeks. :o
Kruizin Kol

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#59284
What about spare clutch cable and accelorator cable.