240 General: - What Do You Carry As Spares?....

Big 240 · Dec 6th, 2022, 14:10

So what do you guys carry with you as spares in your 200's?

Stuff like belts? Plugs? Rotor Arms etc?

Looking at putting something together to cover most of the usual breakdown issues, so very interested in what you have learned over the years to carry around with you.

Guy

Moomoo · Dec 6th, 2022, 15:10

Bulbs, belts, rad cap, plugs, rotor arm, ignition amplifier, coil and rudimentary tools.
If I were to embark any further afield, my new alternator and starter motor, being automatic bump starting can be problematic!

My dad carried everything except a body shell in his 121!🙂

Clifford Pope · Dec 6th, 2022, 16:32

All of the above, plus fuel pump relay, and jumper lead with a crocodile grip on each end.
Wire coat hanger, gaffa tape, WD40.

Moomoo · Dec 6th, 2022, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Clifford Pope

All of the above, plus fuel pump relay, and jumper lead with a crocodile grip on each end.
Wire coat hanger, gaffa tape, WD40.

Yes , forgot the fuel pump relay and 6” wire with croc- clips for bridge in fuse box!

Ta Cliff,👍

Big 240 · Dec 6th, 2022, 16:43

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Originally Posted by Clifford Pope

Wire coat hanger, gaffa tape, WD40.

Wire coat hanger?

Moomoo · Dec 6th, 2022, 16:48

No , 10mm wide pallet tape for unlocking doors, fantastic and directional!

Tape, oil, K seal.

Loads really!👍

Clifford Pope · Dec 7th, 2022, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Big 240

Wire coat hanger?

Emergency exhaust support, or anything else that's falling off.
Binding tin can round hole in exhaust pipe.
Aerial.
Any hook, bracket etc that's flapping, needs support.
Fishing for dropped things you can't reach.
Windscreen wiper repair.
etc etc etc

It's the single most useful repair item - every car should carry one

Wagon Sailor · Dec 7th, 2022, 23:16

Faith. It's a Volvo 200 series.

(A debit card wouldn't hurt, though ..)

Steve 940 · Dec 7th, 2022, 23:43

I think I asked this just before heading off on holiday from Suffolk to Cornwall, Moomoo was very succinct, "whatever you take, it'll be something else".

I'm with Wagon Sailor, faith, it's a Volvo, and you don't need to plug it into diagnostics👍👍

Just go with what you feel is sufficient, but a good idea to make sure recovery cover is in place..... I know after having my last Audi A6 Allroad on a flatbed 3 times, hence the Neanderthal purchase of a relatively anaologue 940.

Cheers
Steve

classicswede · Dec 8th, 2022, 21:21

I tend to carry the old fan belts, cam belt and HT leads with cap and rotor as just in case spares. With K jet cars a spare green fuel pump relay is a good idea

Dec 6th, 2022, 14:10	#1
Big 240 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	What Do You Carry As Spares?.... So what do you guys carry with you as spares in your 200's? Stuff like belts? Plugs? Rotor Arms etc? Looking at putting something together to cover most of the usual breakdown issues, so very interested in what you have learned over the years to carry around with you. Guy

Dec 6th, 2022, 15:10	#2
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:02 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	Bulbs, belts, rad cap, plugs, rotor arm, ignition amplifier, coil and rudimentary tools. If I were to embark any further afield, my new alternator and starter motor, being automatic bump starting can be problematic! My dad carried everything except a body shell in his 121!🙂 __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

Dec 6th, 2022, 16:48	#6
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:02 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	No , 10mm wide pallet tape for unlocking doors, fantastic and directional! Tape, oil, K seal. Loads really!👍 __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

Dec 7th, 2022, 23:16	#8
Wagon Sailor Junior Senior Last Online: Yesterday 10:19 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Hampshire	Faith. It's a Volvo 200 series. (A debit card wouldn't hurt, though ..) __________________ ---------------------------------- Great spec; great build quality.

Dec 8th, 2022, 21:21	#10
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I tend to carry the old fan belts, cam belt and HT leads with cap and rotor as just in case spares. With K jet cars a spare green fuel pump relay is a good idea __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 6th, 2022, 16:32	#3
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	All of the above, plus fuel pump relay, and jumper lead with a crocodile grip on each end. Wire coat hanger, gaffa tape, WD40.

Dec 7th, 2022, 23:43	#9
Steve 940 Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:47 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Stowmarket	I think I asked this just before heading off on holiday from Suffolk to Cornwall, Moomoo was very succinct, "whatever you take, it'll be something else". I'm with Wagon Sailor, faith, it's a Volvo, and you don't need to plug it into diagnostics👍👍 Just go with what you feel is sufficient, but a good idea to make sure recovery cover is in place..... I know after having my last Audi A6 Allroad on a flatbed 3 times, hence the Neanderthal purchase of a relatively anaologue 940. Cheers Steve

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