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> 914 in-car spares kit, What spare parts do you keep in your 914?
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post Feb 15 2020, 08:05 PM
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I used to carry a lot more spares with me before I pulled my car apart for paint, and then converted it to a 911 engine. I wasn't much concerned about originality or "concours" correctness...just didn't want to get stranded. I'd like to get back after that.

Back then it was:

15x5.5 Gasburner with 165R15 tire (lighter full-size spare)
944 scissor jack (lighter, and my jack points were suspect)
Tool kit (not the original...)
Fuses + relays + bulbs
Fan belt
Clutch clevis pin
Clutch cable (under rear trunk carpet)
Throttle cable (under rear trunk carpet)

If you were going to do it now, or are doing it, what would be/is in your kit?

EDIT: Going to make a running tally for (my) "ideal kit" based on the above and other ideas on this thread:

Front trunk
Full-size spare on light alloy wheel
Aluminum scissor jack (in lieu of stock steel jack)
Tool kit (original or roll your own), breaker bar w/19mm soft socket
Fuses, relays, bulbs, clutch clevis, fan belt, fuel filter, select ignition parts
Extra motor oil

Rear trunk
Clutch cable (laid flat under trunk carpet)
Throttle cable (laid flat under trunk carpet)

This thread has a number of other good ideas—as well as some fun ones—but the list above focuses on items that could be tough to get in a pinch but won't add much weight or take up a lot of space. Past the spare tire, jack, and tools, very little weight at all. I am sure everyone's take on "smart" things to bring along differs, particularly for a longer trip, but keep the ideas coming. They might help someone new to 914s out…as well as those of us who aren't. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Especially the tequila...
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post Feb 16 2020, 07:50 AM
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Every year I take 1000/plus mile road trip in my teener

I carry a lot though;

Axles,alternator, distributor, battery charger with extension cord, complete djet system with ecu and regulator board, plus much more


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horizontally-opposed   914 in-car spares kit   Feb 15 2020, 08:05 PM
Front yard mechanic   Tequila and a cell phone :beer3:   Feb 15 2020, 08:35 PM
jim_hoyland   Kinda depends on how far you are going.   Feb 15 2020, 08:51 PM
rhodyguy   1/2" drive Breaker bar and a 19mm socket wrap...   Feb 15 2020, 08:53 PM
wes   For a really long drive,, my truck and trailer.   Feb 15 2020, 09:31 PM
sb914   RE: 914 in-car spares kit   Feb 15 2020, 09:43 PM
Mark Henry   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-15191-1...   Feb 17 2020, 06:04 PM
VegasRacer   Fill the glove box with these and you will be fine...   Feb 15 2020, 10:13 PM
mlmgm   We also pack one or two quarts of oil, (just in ca...   Feb 15 2020, 10:48 PM
horizontally-opposed   We also pack one or two quarts of oil, (just in c...   Feb 15 2020, 10:59 PM
RickS   We also pack one or two quarts of oil, (just in ...   Feb 15 2020, 11:20 PM
horizontally-opposed   So far, tequila and Benjamins are in the lead... ...   Feb 15 2020, 11:00 PM
VegasRacer   I am happy to add the weight and give up the space...   Feb 16 2020, 12:32 AM
brcacti   I am happy to add the weight and give up the spac...   Feb 17 2020, 02:46 PM
brant   Every year I take 1000/plus mile road trip in my t...   Feb 16 2020, 07:50 AM
rgalla9146   6 cyl. w/ carbs ? CD unit Fuel pump ...   Feb 16 2020, 07:52 AM
FlacaProductions   I like the jack but wondering about these if they ...   Feb 16 2020, 09:07 AM
KSCarrera   Throttle cable, clutch cable, cable ties, 19mm soc...   Feb 16 2020, 09:26 AM
jim_hoyland   Throttle cable, clutch cable, cable ties, 19mm so...   Feb 16 2020, 03:43 PM
DickSteinkamp   [quote name='KSCarrera' post='2786419' date='Feb ...   Feb 16 2020, 06:50 PM
horizontally-opposed   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live...   Feb 16 2020, 07:11 PM
DRPHIL914   [quote name='DickSteinkamp' post='2786539' date='...   Feb 17 2020, 07:12 AM
DickSteinkamp   You know, in all the years I've had my 914, I...   Feb 17 2020, 09:41 AM
mlmgm   Our car sits fairly low, so the billet jack works ...   Feb 16 2020, 12:49 PM
jim_hoyland   In addition to the stuff listed already; a test li...   Feb 16 2020, 03:38 PM
DRPHIL914   Easy, you just need one of these with you :lol4:   Feb 16 2020, 06:11 PM
FourBlades   Voltage regulator...ignition switch. John   Feb 16 2020, 06:45 PM
brcacti   Very little spare tire, couple of tools, fuses but...   Feb 17 2020, 02:49 PM
mbseto   Easy, you just need one of these with you :lol4:...   Feb 17 2020, 02:51 PM
DRPHIL914   Easy, you just need one of these with you :lol4...   Feb 17 2020, 04:27 PM
Ferg   I used to carry a lot more spares with me before ...   Feb 17 2020, 09:54 PM


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