Yeah - after the Edigre details - I really don't have nuttin' to add.... Don't forget the WD-40 - that stuff makes excellent hand cleaner. -WaV
On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 10:21 PM, Carl Kunath <[email protected]> wrote: > Mark's comments are a good start. For a more detailed essay, see: > http://www.cavetexas.org/mexico/tools.html > > ===Carl Kunath > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Minton, Mark <[email protected]> > *To:* David Ochel <[email protected]> ; [email protected] > *Sent:* Sunday, June 08, 2008 8:45 PM > *Subject:* [Texascavers] RE: which truck spare parts to take to Mexico? > > David, > > >I am wondering which spare parts for your truck y'all usually take with > you when going to remote areas? > > It partly depends on the age and reliability of your vehicle, but I > would take at least one of each type of radiator hose and each fan belt, > although nowadays you might only have one long serpentine belt that you > might not be able to change in the field even if you had a spare. :-( I > would also carry a spare fuel pump, injectors, fuel filter, a couple of > spark plugs, a thermostat, U-joints, and wheel bearings. Some of these may > be available in Mexico, but some may not, especially if you drive an older > Toyota or other model of vehicle not sold there. Some of these you could > change in the field if you have the proper tools, and others you would still > have to get to a shop for, but having the parts once you get there could > still save a lot of time. A good tool box is just about as important as the > parts, and I also carry a 12-volt compressor and tire plugs. I would also > take some fluids, like a couple of quarts of oil, some transmission fluid or > gear oil as appropriate, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and coolant. I > keep all of this stuff in a couple of milk crates which are always in my > truck wherever I go. > > Mark Minton > > ------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.0.0/1490 - Release Date: 6/8/2008 > 5:32 PM > >
