Author Topic: Common repair parts (Read 1963 times)

challenger_affair · « **on:** February 20, 2015 - 01:17:13 AM »

What are some common repairs or weak spots we should be prepared for either on the roadside or otherwise? My starter relay stopped working a little while ago so I was wondering what sort of other spare parts I should have around just incase and thought this might be a good thread topic... Hoping for some interesting responses

74 challenge · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2015 - 07:56:48 AM »

My biggest breakdown so far was a valve cover basket giving away.

What do I keep with me in the car? Coolant, oil, transmission fluid, a worm clamp, RTV, ratchet set, ballast resistor, CAA membership. I try to keep patience too but that son of a b**ch is hard to find when you need it.

4406v · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2015 - 08:55:46 AM »

I agree a ballast resistor and if running electronic ignition an extra ignition module in the glove box. Other than that not much else. Although I am very picky about replacing belts, hoses and normal wear parts before they fail. It's hard to be prepared for every little problem that can pop up.

ec_co · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2015 - 05:33:19 PM »

if no spare tire, fix a flat is handy in a pinch. small bottle jack instead of the factory jack to avoid complications (tip overs, damaging paint/chrome). small ammeter/circuit tester (esp if you are still running on the original wiring). a couple small mini-bottles of vodka or another high proof alcohol (good disinfectant 'just in case' or drinkable 'just in case' ....). I use an old military ammo can to store a lot of these things, small/compact and keeps the items safe from moisture damage.

soundcontrol · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2015 - 06:06:01 PM »

On my Mopars it's always been starters and alternators, I have a box full of those in my garage, last time I counted 12 broken alternators in that box. One period in the 80's I always had a spare starter with me, I once changed it on the freeway in pouring rain with a PO'd girlfriend in the car... I think it was my headers that was tightly wrapped aound it, got too hot. 440 car. My alternator is broken right now!

rUNCHARGER · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2015 - 10:27:04 PM »

A ballast resistor and an ignition control box, plyers, flat screwdriver. Any other problem will usually let you get home.

Sheldon

360FISH · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2015 - 03:17:36 PM »

much of the above, plus a thick mat for lying on hot pavement and umbrella with a clamp handle for shade (for driving across the desert)... cotter pins (the auto shifter linkage cotter pin gave way once).

roadman5312 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2015 - 03:20:57 PM »

Cell phone, Triple A roadside assistance card, 12 pack of beer on ice

YellowThumper · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2015 - 05:05:51 PM »

A good woman with a strong back and good legs or good back and strong legs. Whichever you prefer for pushing.

BadJoey · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2015 - 05:15:48 AM »

Duct tape , electric tape , wire ties , a metal coat hanger , piece of electric wire , fuses , tools , test light , anti freeze ,quart of oil , power steering fluid , and last of all cell phone .

challenger_affair · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2015 - 04:00:38 AM »

Good stuff guys, thanks

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