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What spare parts?
Question: In a higher mileage (like 300K+) diesel benz' out there, say you were doing lots of road tripping through rural rural areas like the desert, etc, you were mechanically savy, and if you broke down in rural Nevada or whereever, you would be F'd for parts and a good mechanic. What common parts would you bring (if any) for the trip/to generally carry around? I am not quite sure what the common problems are, mostly because these old Benz' seem so damn reliable!
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I'd be interested in that too, I plan to do a ton of travel this summer, probably close to 10,000 miles worth or more, so I'd like to know what would be a good idea to have with me
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metric socket set, assortment of screwdrivers, jumper cables, fuel filters, spare fuses, theres also a voltage regulator that can go out and leave you stranded...im sure therell be a few more suggestions in a little bit
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Cell phone, chain or nylon strap, lots to drink, if you don't carry a jacket then bring cedar shake scraps to burn. Yes I have been stranded in the desert!! You just cant predict what may break, its best to be prepared for getting along without the car, and if you dont stray to far from the highway most truckers will drag you to the next watering hole
I can find mud in the desert, James
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A credit card.
Seriously, I carry spare parts as Murphyan (is that a word?!) Insurance. Figure If I strap a transmission on the roof, the one behind the motor will last forever. Even more seriously- I carry fluids, J. cables, a fuel pump relay (CIS car) and a sense of humor. Fixing my car in the garage is hard enough. Beltway repairs just aren't in the cards.
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I must admit that I also ascribe to the credit card theory. I'm not likely to attempt to fix the M/B on the side of the road in the dark.
However, if you are going to be in places that are a two day Fedex trip for parts, you could consider carrying the items that will stop you cold on the side of the road: 1) Water pump 2) Alternator (but, PEH drove from Alaska to PA without one). 3) Fuel filters 4) Full set of replacement V- belts (617 powered vehicles). 5) One gallon of diesel fuel. 6) Two gallons of coolant. 7) Full set of metric tools (if you are going to attempt the repair yourself). |
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Quote:
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Duct tape, electrical tape, lots of it!
I had the same debate regarding a single engine boat I'll be using in the Bahamas and I decided the best kit included a Sat. phone, $500.00 cash and a list of all the emergency phone numbers I could find for any area in which I traveled.I figure I can always find somebody to come get me for cash.If you're traveling unfamiliar territory, a cheap GPS can tell someone precisely where you are. The only 2 times in 25 years of dieseling I was towed involved a water pump failure under warranty in a new 1980 300D on my way to get married ( God was giving me a hint, I ignored it and the marriage failed with no warranty) and an algae clog that a fuel filter would have helped. On the lists above, I'd carry pure water instead of coolant in case I needed to drink it and a little sunblock. |
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Don't forget the radiator hose tape. It doesn't stop a coolant hose leak for long, but it should hold long enough to get to a new hose.
Needle-nosed vise grips are useful if you blow a caliper seal or wheel cylinder (yeah, I know, we don't have them). Just clamp the brake hose to shut off fluid flow to the offending wheel. Don't ask me how I know this .
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Re. the one or two gallons of coolant - In the southwest, I might suggest carrying plain water rather than premixed coolant. In a bind you could drink it. If it has to go into the car you can always add the anti-freeze later.
Wes |
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I guess my attitude is to try to keep moving and to try not let a cheap road repair stop me. I carry two main fuel filters, one pre-filter (it's cleanable), at least one oil filter (depending on length of trip), and complete belts and hoses (used). I should carry a regulator. To me, anything else can either be built or jerry-rigged on the spot or it's a show stopper. Yes, a flex disc is easy to replace, but shame on me if I have to do it on the road, because I didn't check it before leaving on the trip.
Tools and supplies would be another two lists.
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In addition to all the above...
1) Bailing wire. Cheap and you wouldn't believe the things you can fix with that stuff.
2) Assorted hose clamps (big ones too) 3) Rubber gasket material
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I would carry a spare upper radiator hose, their cheap and thats the hose that usually blows. Just make sure the car is in good shape with 300k on it anything could go wrong. Take your pick, wheel bearings, flex discs, radiator, timing chain, trans, rear end, half shaft, ect. I would just carry the usual stuff, then a cell phone and AAA card.
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Spare parts:
To start.
Haynes manuel 1 1/2 ton or 2 ton aluminum floor jack. I don't like OEM jack. Braker bar and lug socket. Latex gloves. Box of goodies. Spare bulbs, spare fuses, spare fuel line,JB weld. And all the above mentioned parts and tool kit. It may fill up half my trunk, but at least I don't need vasiline for the on road service fee's. |
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I would always have a good quantity of fuel hose and clamps. I'll only get stranded one time per reason!
I agree w/ the water pump and voltage reg. Common failures and easy roadside fixes (done both in parking lots, one w/ the help a very nice MB tech on his way home from work). -M-
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