lucroberts

Does anyone know a reliable Porsche shop in the NYC area ? A rennlister just had his 993 broken down with a fan belt failure. He's standing at the entrance of the tunnel waiting for an POrshce shop adress to tow his car. Many thanks !

2qwik4u

which tunnel?

MUSSBERGER

If its the holland or lincoln call stable energies.

rusnak

wait for traffic to die down, re-start, drive away.

theiceman

throw a belt on .... it should work unless the alternator is seized.. and if it is drive it anyway to a safe location .. oh you said new york ..... no safe location ..

butzip

But at least your harder to catch if you're moving!

Fan belt in tool kit, basic necessities..... the difference between a 10 minute DIY and Hell!

Add to that:
Tire inflator
Tire plugs and tool
Fuses
DME relay
Jack
Lug wrench

Anyone like to add to this?

oldskewel

Good list. I've got all of the above, plus:
jumper cables
old running shoes, in case I need to leave the car and get somewhere fast
blanket in case I need to get on the ground, or to wrap a flat tire in
spare keys (ignition and wheel locks) hidden under the car
multimeter, in case any electrical problems need debugging

There are a few more things that I _should_ have, but the above is what I actually do.
flares
first aid kit
camera, to document accident

rusnak

+ 1 on a spare key. I'm thinking about safety wiring one somewhere on my car under some duct tape.

I also carry spare crimp on butt connectors and a crimp tool, several flashlights, a multi-tool, allen key set, and mini screwdrivers. I have a long distance travel bag all set to go for longer trips that includes a spare front wheel bearing set w dust cap, jumper cables, flares, spare belts, headlight bulb, wire, first aid kit, and GPS.

Ed Hughes

Seems like any decent shop could change a belt.....

jakeflyer

In the 911SC

1. Halon small extinguisher in glove box, 5 pounder in trunk
2. 5 cell flash light/club
3. small light
4. Tire inflation can/stop leak
5. Spare belt and tools
6. Heavy coat
7. Key wired under front (all cars) that is used at least once a year
8. Knife with handle that is designed to break glass, 3" blade to cut seat belt.
9. Charger for cell phone

GothingNC

Fold up bicycle

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John

theiceman

the basiic tool kit ..flashlight because you never break down when it is light out ..caa card

RL911

Spanner wrench to hold the fan pulley. Magnetic grab, I drop things constantly.

theiceman

whay is it so many people learn to change a belt at the side of a busy highway at night ... makes no sense to me .. do it inyour driveway folks at your own liesure .. you might learn a thing or two about your car ..