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Preparing for the big road trip
« on: 18 August 2010, 21:32:53 »
Right guys and gals, in preparation for the drive down to the South of Italy for our holiday I'll be changing the Front disks and pads (as I'm not convinced they'll last 3000 miles) and doing a full service including plugs.

So, as I'm ordering stuff, is there anything (other than a crank sensor which I already have) that I should think about taking?

Currently I'm thinking:

5L Antifreeze
5L Oil
Spare Crank Sensor
Screen Wash
General Tool kit (but small)

I'm not interested in the other stuff required for Europe... I know all that and have it already :y

Any other suggestions?
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #1 on: 18 August 2010, 21:52:10 »
HBV maybe?
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #2 on: 18 August 2010, 21:53:20 »
Whats that sticking-to-itself-tape stuff called again....

Self amalgamating or similar??  Handy if a hose splits andcould get you to the next Aire or services...   ;)

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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #3 on: 18 August 2010, 21:54:21 »
Definately a HBV.
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« Reply #4 on: 18 August 2010, 22:12:51 »
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HBV maybe?

Yeah... Replaced mine about 2 years ago so was thinking I might get one... Perhaps a known good one from a breaker :-/
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« Reply #5 on: 18 August 2010, 22:13:30 »
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Whats that sticking-to-itself-tape stuff called again....

Self amalgamating or similar??  Handy if a hose splits andcould get you to the next Aire or services...   ;)


Normally got a roll of Duck Tape in the boot for "Just in case" :y
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #6 on: 18 August 2010, 22:19:07 »
.... Spare Belt idler ?

 Oh and a belt & 15mm spanner

Maybe a tin of overpriced boiled sweets for the glovebox  :y

Where you staying ? took my tribe over last year, rented a villa near Genzano, (40k south of Rome).. had a great time, Hide all your valuables if you go to Naples (pompei) & dont drive in Rome center - got £400 charges 6months later for some sort of congestion charge thing :o  (or borrow a disabled badge).

Have Fun...
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« Reply #7 on: 18 August 2010, 22:26:16 »
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.... Spare Belt idler ?

 Oh and a belt & 15mm spanner

Maybe a tin of overpriced boiled sweets for the glovebox  :y

Stripped and re-greased the idler 5k ago when I did the Cam Belt and fitted a new belt :y

General maintenance items excluded as anyone who knows me/my car knows that I keep it up together ;)

That said, I must service the hand brake before we go... It was an advisory at the MOT in March  :-[ :-X ::)
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #8 on: 18 August 2010, 22:29:06 »
1. Plusgas - if it should move but doesnt this will fix it,
2. Duck tape - if it shouldnt move but does, this will fix it.  :y :D ;D
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #9 on: 18 August 2010, 22:30:22 »
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HBV maybe?

Yeah... Replaced mine about 2 years ago so was thinking I might get one... Perhaps a known good one from a breaker :-/

Could always just take a heater hose "Y" piece so it can be bodged if required.

Kevin
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« Reply #10 on: 18 August 2010, 22:30:25 »
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1. Plusgas - if it should move but doesnt this will fix it,
2. Duck tape - if it shouldnt move but does, this will fix it.  :y :D ;D

Check and check :y :y
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #11 on: 18 August 2010, 22:32:33 »
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1. Plusgas - if it should move but doesnt this will fix it,
2. Duck tape - if it shouldnt move but does, this will fix it.  :y :D ;D

Are you not confusing it with the old fitters idea of walking round with a hammer and an oil can?

If it moves oil it.
If it doesn't move, hit it till it does then oil it.
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« Reply #12 on: 18 August 2010, 22:32:35 »
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HBV maybe?

Yeah... Replaced mine about 2 years ago so was thinking I might get one... Perhaps a known good one from a breaker :-/

Could always just take a heater hose "Y" piece so it can be bodged if required.

Kevin

That's a good idea... Not that I'm too tight to buy a new HBV "Just in case" but it seems pointless when I know the age of the one currently fitted... Mind you, the European Breakdown guys will probably have a Y piece
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #13 on: 18 August 2010, 22:33:56 »
Euro Gas adaptor....
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Re: Preparing for the big road trip
« Reply #14 on: 18 August 2010, 22:36:07 »
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1. Plusgas - if it should move but doesnt this will fix it,
2. Duck tape - if it shouldnt move but does, this will fix it.  :y :D ;D

Are you not confusing it with the old fitters idea of walking round with a hammer and an oil can?

If it moves oil it.
If it doesn't move, hit it till it does then oil it.
Obviously two variations on a very similar engineering theme Cap,n. Makes you sentimental for the old days of great British engineering doesnt it.? :y :D ;D
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