Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V  1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> 914 in-car spares kit, What spare parts do you keep in your 914?
horizontally-opposed
post Feb 15 2020, 08:05 PM
Post #1


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,455
Joined: 12-May 04
From: San Francisco
Member No.: 2,058
Region Association: None
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...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Front yard mechanic
post Feb 15 2020, 08:35 PM
Post #2


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,260
Joined: 23-July 15
From: New Mexico
Member No.: 18,984
Region Association: None
Tequila and a cell phone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jim_hoyland
post Feb 15 2020, 08:51 PM
Post #3


Get that VIN ?
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 9,598
Joined: 1-May 03
From: Sunset Beach, CA
Member No.: 643
Region Association: Southern California
Kinda depends on how far you are going.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rhodyguy
post Feb 15 2020, 08:53 PM
Post #4


Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out.
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 22,216
Joined: 2-March 03
From: Orion's Bell. The BELL!
Member No.: 378
Region Association: Galt's Gulch
1/2" drive Breaker bar and a 19mm socket wrapped in a towel in the front trunk. For long trips? 1/2" drive 19mm hex head.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
wes
post Feb 15 2020, 09:31 PM
Post #5


wes
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,591
Joined: 8-December 07
From: Ukiah Ca
Member No.: 8,436
Region Association: Northern California
For a really long drive,, my truck and trailer.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sb914
post Feb 15 2020, 09:43 PM
Post #6


Surf Guru
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,430
Joined: 25-November 12
From: Brookings,Oregon
Member No.: 15,191
Region Association: Southern California
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
VegasRacer
post Feb 15 2020, 10:13 PM
Post #7


ELVIRA
*****

Group: Benefactors
Posts: 8,712
Joined: 27-March 03
From: Between Scylla and Charybdis
Member No.: 481
Region Association: None
Fill the glove box with these and you will be fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
When I had an X/19, they said to pack the title and return airfare.
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlmgm
post Feb 15 2020, 10:48 PM
Post #8


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 35
Joined: 5-January 08
From: California
Member No.: 8,536
Region Association: Northern California
We also pack one or two quarts of oil, (just in case) and have a billet jack that's pretty light and compact.

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
horizontally-opposed
post Feb 15 2020, 10:59 PM
Post #9


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,455
Joined: 12-May 04
From: San Francisco
Member No.: 2,058
Region Association: None
QUOTE(mlmgm @ Feb 15 2020, 08:48 PM) *

We also pack one or two quarts of oil, (just in case) and have a billet jack that's pretty light and compact.

Attached Image


^ Pretty slick....

https://www.calcarcover.com/product/low-pro...uminum-jack/705

Suspect that might fit behind a seat? I like the aluminum 944 jack I've got next to the spare tire right now, but wonder if this is lighter or more compact, or lifts as high? Hm.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
horizontally-opposed
post Feb 15 2020, 11:00 PM
Post #10


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,455
Joined: 12-May 04
From: San Francisco
Member No.: 2,058
Region Association: None
So far, tequila and Benjamins are in the lead... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
RickS
post Feb 15 2020, 11:20 PM
Post #11


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,408
Joined: 17-April 06
From: 'False City', WA
Member No.: 5,880
Region Association: None
QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Feb 15 2020, 08:59 PM) *

QUOTE(mlmgm @ Feb 15 2020, 08:48 PM) *

We also pack one or two quarts of oil, (just in case) and have a billet jack that's pretty light and compact.

Attached Image


^ Pretty slick....

https://www.calcarcover.com/product/low-pro...uminum-jack/705

Suspect that might fit behind a seat? I like the aluminum 944 jack I've got next to the spare tire right now, but wonder if this is lighter or more compact, or lifts as high? Hm.


One review said that it didn’t raise his Porsche high enough to remove a tire. Had to carry a wood block for it. Fail.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
VegasRacer
post Feb 16 2020, 12:32 AM
Post #12


ELVIRA
*****

Group: Benefactors
Posts: 8,712
Joined: 27-March 03
From: Between Scylla and Charybdis
Member No.: 481
Region Association: None
I am happy to add the weight and give up the space to carry a set of reflective safety triangles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/busted_cop.gif)

Plus: Full size spare. 911 jack. Tools. Fuses.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
brant
post Feb 16 2020, 07:50 AM
Post #13


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 11,852
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Colorado
Member No.: 47
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rgalla9146
post Feb 16 2020, 07:52 AM
Post #14


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,690
Joined: 23-November 05
From: Paramus NJ
Member No.: 5,176
Region Association: None

6 cyl. w/ carbs ?
CD unit
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
Spark plugs
Gas can new, no smell
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
FlacaProductions
post Feb 16 2020, 09:07 AM
Post #15


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,871
Joined: 24-November 17
From: LA
Member No.: 21,628
Region Association: Southern California
I like the jack but wondering about these if they come to be:
easy to store but should be stable and should be high enough...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crossj...ack/description
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
KSCarrera
post Feb 16 2020, 09:26 AM
Post #16


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 320
Joined: 31-January 19
From: UK
Member No.: 22,846
Region Association: England
Throttle cable, clutch cable, cable ties, 19mm socket and breaker, and a small adjustable wrench. Oh, and my iPhone... And one of these:

Attached Image
Boxster 986 spare wheel/tyre (lightweight and same diameter overall as the 195/65x15s I have on the car) and matching alumin(i)um jack.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlmgm
post Feb 16 2020, 12:49 PM
Post #17


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 35
Joined: 5-January 08
From: California
Member No.: 8,536
Region Association: Northern California
Our car sits fairly low, so the billet jack works for us. We looped it under the factory bracket in the front trunk and trimmed a leather belt to secure it.

Attached Image

We used the Porsche medicine bag to carry the tools, etc. It also matches our seats.

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jim_hoyland
post Feb 16 2020, 03:38 PM
Post #18


Get that VIN ?
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 9,598
Joined: 1-May 03
From: Sunset Beach, CA
Member No.: 643
Region Association: Southern California
In addition to the stuff listed already; a test light is great to verify there is power to the coil or fuel pump as well as under dash fuse panel. Small, easy to use,
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jim_hoyland
post Feb 16 2020, 03:43 PM
Post #19


Get that VIN ?
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 9,598
Joined: 1-May 03
From: Sunset Beach, CA
Member No.: 643
Region Association: Southern California
QUOTE(KSCarrera @ Feb 16 2020, 07:26 AM) *

Throttle cable, clutch cable, cable ties, 19mm socket and breaker, and a small adjustable wrench. Oh, and my iPhone... And one of these:

Attached Image
Boxster 986 spare wheel/tyre (lightweight and same diameter overall as the 195/65x15s I have on the car) and matching alumin(i)um jack.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Great set for the front trunk


Attached image(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
DRPHIL914
post Feb 16 2020, 06:11 PM
Post #20


Dr. Phil
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,813
Joined: 9-December 09
From: Bluffton, SC
Member No.: 11,106
Region Association: South East States
Easy, you just need one of these with you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


Attached image(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 4th February 2025 - 11:51 PM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2025  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...