picking up a new beast - parts to take

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

I'd take one tool;  a flat-bed truck.

seriously, belts, hoses, fuses, WD-40, Dri-gas, carb cleaner, cell phone,
AAA card, and like TB said, extra oil.

Larry  sandiego16V
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> "Foxx (in a box)" wrote:
> >
> >   i'm driving to get my new beasty in west virginia this weekend. this
is about a 200 mile, or so, drive. i requires a starter, which i'll be
taking along with a good assortment of tools. my question is, what else
should i take? mind you  i'm planning on driving this thing back. i already
have all the belts and will have a number of the hoses before i leave. i'll
definitely take a fuel pump relay (jumper wire at least), but was wondering
what other people think might be beneficial to take. alternator? fuel pump?
i have some space, but not a whole lot for parts. as said, i'll be getting
it this weekend (leaving friday evening) so i'd appreciate hearing from
y'all before then. thanx.
> >
>
>
> - Distilled water and phosphate free coolant; (maybe two gallons of
> water).
> - Small bottle, unopened, of DOT 4 brake fluid.
> - Two spare tires, inflated.
> - Extra battery, if possible borrow a loaner.
> - An Alt would be better than a starter, even if it's an auto.
>
> Take a battery post cleaner tool and some spray cleaner (esp for
> batteries) and do both clamps to post before you hit the road. Be sure
> to pry up the battery caps (if you can) and top off with distilled water
> (only distilled) but be sure not to over fill.
>
> I might consider a new oil filter and two quarts of 20w50 oil. I'm
> thinking you could spin off the old filter and with the new one's gasket
> already moistened with fresh oil, you could swap them with a minimum of
> spillage. Some cat litter and a cardboard flat with newspaper, even
> better a garbage bag would leave no traces. Top off lost oil after it's
> been run a little with the fresh stuff. This way you _know_ the filter
> is doing it's job (prob. knock loose some gunk on the trip home anyway)
> AND you get to freshen the oil but not have it all new in an unproved
> vehicle.
>
> - Some Tail /Brake light bulbs are the last thing I can brain storm on
> the spur of the moment.
>
> gl,
> TBerk
>
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