christiandk

Picking up my new 85 a couple of thousand kms away. Driving it home.

What would you bring for EASY roadside fixes?

- Dist cap and rotor
- Fuel relay
??


Thanks,

Christian

AO

Forget the cap and rotor.

Relay
Jumper wire
fuel pump (maybe)
credit card

The Deputy

A hot chick has always been a nice road-side fix for me...it makes being brokedown an almost joyous occasion.

But, seriously...

Me, I'd probably take the new car for a short shakedown run, getting it to temp, shut it off, check for leaks or any other visible issues (tires, belts, etc), start it several times while cold and hot...and if it felt right...head out for the open road.

And take along those items mentioned by AO...although I would add a cell phone to the list. Maybe a list of U-Haul locations along the route may be handy, too.

Good luck with your endeavor.

Brian.

linderpat

lawyers, guns and money!

and:
duct tape
small socket set
couple of extra fuses

does the car have its tool kit? If not, screwdriver, phillips screw driver, and wrenches. Make sure you have a tow hook too just in case.

Plus what Andrew said

depami

Phone.
AAA card.
Credit card.

Nothing like a road trip in a 928. Enjoy!

Mrmerlin

Andrew has some good suggestions I would add,
print off a fuse relay chart for the year you have.

NOTE without the CE panel relay diagram the relays/fuses you have will be much harder to use.
NOTE make sure the battery and ground connections are tight before you leave.

dr bob

Consider the OP's location. Where is "a couple thousand miles away"?

I'd take the three critical relays plus one extra, and change the three before you start the trip home. That means having a way to get the old relays out. And a way to disconnect the battery ground strap while you change them, so you'll want to know in advance if the factory tools are still there. After that, consider what kind of repairs you're willing to do along the way, and figure out that your favorite parts supplier's phone number is all you'll want to carry on the plane.

In the U.S., access to the Owners' Club's Road Help list is a plus, printed out to carry with you. If you can, share your anticipated route and schedule, and you can plan stops with our RList members along the way. That generally gives you at least casual access to tools and supplies along the way, and a place to have parts shipped if something serious does happen.

Otherwise, take a camera and a way to charge the battery in it, memory for the camera, a way to post your progress notes and pictures as you travel. Take time to enjoy the drive too.

christiandk

Thanks for the great advice guys.

Having owned my 78 for only a year what would be the 3 critical relays on a row 85?

Cheers,

Christian

dr bob

Fuel pump (XX), LH (XXV)(fuel injection), EZF (XVI) (ignition). Those are the ones that will keep the car from running.

The relay positions are from the WSM pages we get in the US. I'm ot sure if they would be different for ROW cars. The pages I looked at don't show a difference if there is one.

christiandk

Gracias buddy!

Randy V

A tow truck.

GregBBRD

A new set of my custom fuel lines would be essential.

Short of that, a Halon fire extinguisher.

Other than that, what could possibly go wrong with a 30 year old car that is in very marginal shape because the pieces to fix it cost more than it is currently worth?

The Forgotten On

A life insurance policy?

Other than that, a fuel pump, some fresh fuel lines, and some fire extinguishers. You never know when the worst could happen.

Koenig-Specials 928

large tie wraps, a 12v tester and a roll of that hose patch sold in that car stores.

drwhosc

Have not read any replies yet, but $$, and a good music mix. you can get these things to sound good.