once on a dirt road deep in Mexico, my distributor cap broke in half! I taped it back together with electrical tape and made it all the way back to Fresno, CA.!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Oh damn! It’s nice to have those extra things on hand with you. That was a cool little story!
@4Rhouse3 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle I realized on that same trip I'd forgotten a spare generator/fan belt and actually found a VW repair shop two hours south of the border. His English was minimal and my Spanish was just as bad, so finally I took him out and pointed at the belt, and he said "Oh, el bando". I thought, of course!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Haha!! That’s too funny!! Truthfully a belt is probably the most important thing. And as I was talking about that in a video, that’s the only thing I didn’t have on me when I was young. Of course I was stupid enough to keep driving at 16 years old. 🤷🏻♂️🙄😂
@vdub6183 жыл бұрын
Some of my local VW buddies think I have excessive parts and tools in the trunk. Bailed a few out with my crazy need to overdo it. You can never be too prepared. Great video!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Yes it’s definitely nice to be prepared, especially if you’re on the long trip. Thanks for being here.
@terrancemoore20353 жыл бұрын
I also LOVED that spare distributor trick. I'm going to do that. Thank you. Proof you can always teach an old dog new tricks.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend! It’s nice if you’re on a long trip, that way you can just build it in and keep going since it will already be timed.
@5150mxVW3 жыл бұрын
dip cup ? 🤪
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Oh man!! 😂😂😂
@andreaquagliani762 Жыл бұрын
I've recently bought a 73 1303 beetle and looking for tech DIY videos on the net. Since I want to leave for a 10 days trip in Italy I want to carry some tool and spare parts and these infos and comments from the community are precious as gold. I found lots of videos but yours are the best!!!Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Cheers from Bassano del Grappa, Italy
@SladesVWBeetle Жыл бұрын
Grazie!!! I am very glad these videos are helpful. Thank you for taking out the time to leave a comment I truly appreciate it. May you have a very nice day today.
@gordondonahue48103 жыл бұрын
I carry a foldable mat to lay or kneel on.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
That is actually an awesome idea! I’m truly glad to see people adding to the comments. For some reason once I got on film I started forgetting everything. 😁 Thank you for taking the time to comment, I truly appreciate it.
@gordondonahue48103 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle Yep I here ya on forgetting. I’m forever putting notes in my phone and I still wind up forgetting stuff. 😆
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Oh i’m getting worse as I get older. And I do the same thing, I put stuff on a notepad on my phone, and then forget to look at it. Even when I go to the store, I always feel I will remember those five things I need. I come home with three. 🤦🏼♂️😁
@hankstertube41903 ай бұрын
nice list. stuff that could also be handy...bulbs, fuses, tire repair kit, brake cleaner, wiring pliers,
@Gunny426HemiPlymouth Жыл бұрын
Here's one. Wheel bearings, grease, chisel. 6mm or T40 Allen. For axle bolts. Ring pliers, for the rear torsion arms. Which... Yeah I'd spend half a day putting rear wheel bearings in 😂
@lowlikeme2 жыл бұрын
Yes the clutch cable is perfect because that came in handy twice over the years👍...but I also carry a spare fuel pump with the matching rod that goes on the bottom...that helped me out already just a couple of years ago....I have one in my bug and bus.
@2GuysandaBug3 жыл бұрын
We put a tool kit together for my son when he started driving his daily. Never leave home with out it. I will have to add the bailing wire. That's a good one.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely, you definitely want one on hand. It’s better to have it and not need it, LOL
@juniorclassicvwbugs9243 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I totally agree. We must always tool and spare parts. Not sure if you mentioned it or not, but also a accelerator cable. I will be sending you new photos. Take care brother.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I truly appreciate it. Yes I think I brought up a clutch cable and throttle cable. Nice to have on hand!
@jessemorgan83673 жыл бұрын
My electric distributor went out last week stranding me on the side of a road but luckily I had a older distributor that was already timed and I just swapped and kept going - checked timing at home and it was spot on! Very important part to carry especially bc most people assume that itll be the points closing or the coil going out not to many expect the distributor to have failed
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
That’s outstanding that you had one with you!! These cars are fairly simple to work on, which is very convenient!!
@michaeld.37793 жыл бұрын
For long road trips, I agree with all the stuff you mentioned. Within twenty miles of home, I only take my original VW tool kit, including the spare fan belt, a small flashlight, and my scissor jack, of course. Some people think were a little paranoid when taking a lot of stuff for long trips; but this isn’t 1969, when there was a VW dealer, or VW Shop in every town. So many parts are simply too hard to come by. Having said that, and although I rarely take long trips-since Covid, anyway-I thoroughly inspect my Bug before going on a road trip-even one thats only fifty or so miles away. Because of this habit, I’ve only been stranded once-a mile from home, fortunately. My accelerator broke, right near the pedal. I walked home, got a few electrical connectors, pinched the accelerator cable where it broke, and made it home, where I had a spare cable, but preferred to install it in my garage, rather than on the street. The ironic thing was that the day before, the wife and I had driven to Sacramento to a VW car show, which was a three hundred mile round trip. On the way back home, it was 101 degrees outside. Thank god I didn’t have the cable snap on the way back home. Good inspection and maintenance habits don’t always win the day, but I got lucky on that road trip. So, in nine years, I’ve only had one debilitating incident. Not too shabby for an old car.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Wow, you are right. Thankfully that accelerator cable did not break while you were that far. Good inspection and maintenance go along way. I do agree. Oddly enough many people don’t do that. And then they complain when something goes wrong. I like to be prepared. Although I must admit, I should practice what I preach.. they sure don’t make parts the way they used to when we were younger. And you’re right my friend, years ago you could stop at any parts store, or any of VW shop in the 70s, and get a part if you were broke down. Now that’s all gone away. Or at least where I live!
@jacquelinechellis403610 ай бұрын
Good distributor tip for road trip.
@ronaldcannatella10793 жыл бұрын
Spare Light bulbs, front and rear
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Very true!! Thanks for commenting!
@ronaldcannatella10793 жыл бұрын
Been in that situation too many times of having an “all of a sudden” short circuit of a turn signal or something lol
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, and it does happen!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment and add to the advice!
@marmeladtoasten3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I always keep an extendable magnet to fish for nuts and washers that get lost in those tight places. Or just don't be clumsy :)
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
That’s another great idea, I actually picked up one of those at the dollar store as odd as that sounds.
@RichadTheLionHeat2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent detailed, informative, great pace, basic ground level fundamentals are critical. I just acquired a 1970 VW Beetle convertible. It’s having some issues with the alternator charging the battery. It is extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, dedication, effort, sharing your knowledge with others. I am sharing this with many many people. 👍🏻😉🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸👍🏻😉.
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! When my car is done maybe I will take a trip to your place.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!!
@thebadbug70263 жыл бұрын
Nice comprehensive list! I like the dual cameras!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much I appreciate that. Also thanks on the Camera comment. I’m going to start running dual cameras it seems to be a little of a nicer element.
@Wiencourager3 жыл бұрын
My bug doesn’t have a cig. Lighter. I put alligator clips on the air pump cord so I can put it on the battery. I carry a spare fuel pump, and a bag of various hose Clamps, and some lengths of fuel hose. I need to add throttle and clutch cables to my kit. I also Carry some waterless hand cleaner, and an old blanket I can lay on if I need to work under the car. I carry a small (empty) gas can as well.
@christianmulvey7396 Жыл бұрын
Gotta remember ceramic fuses as well.
@TimsWorkshopTJY3 жыл бұрын
Ed beat me on the AAA card. But when I was young with my first bug there was no cell phones just other folks driving by and if lucky someone would stop. They would take me to the local auto parts store. There my VW tool and spare parts collection started. By the time my dad told me to get rid of all my cars off his yard I had enough to rebuild the engines. I still have quite the collection. Now I just have a small Tackle box of tools in my Chevy truck and my AAA card😁👍
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Oh AAA is a big help! Seems to take them cars a lot longer this day and age to show up. Oddly enough when I was young I never carried anything with me. I never even thought about it. But now, of course pulling a trailer filled with parts. 😂
@backyardkombi5466 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@SladesVWBeetle Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@VWBEETLEOVAL19553 жыл бұрын
Nice tips slade, Maybe one extra, that i always havé with me: a tire kit wen i run à flat tire on a nail. But its better to tow a extra Beetle behind you for spare parts 😂😂😂.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
I have one of those tire plug kit’s. I’m not sure where it went. 😁 definitely a good idea. And on the extra Beetle too! 😂
@russellfyock47593 жыл бұрын
Great video! Im waiting on parts so I figured ill start building a travel bag for my son's beetle! Hes about to turn 7 but he (and I) really enjoy the quality time we get to spend together working on "his" car. Thanks for doing this for the community, you have some of the best how to videos on you tube.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Russell! And your son will never forget those times of building memories! I still have images and memories of my father and I in the garage working on our cars. It was truly time that cannot be replicated. Thanks so much for being here!!
@fromthebeginningofvankind283 жыл бұрын
I learned a long time ago in high school with my 69 ghia "Don't forget some gloves (l like rubber surgical type gloves) and some sort of coverall's ( I get the disposable painter type), and possibly a surgical style hair cap" (I have long hair so I don't need my hair in the muck you know? lol). b/c the last thing you want is to be down in the dirt, oil, and greese on the side of the road broke down on your way to say a show or a restaurant and get all nasty. You might look/feel a little awkward but you'll be glad you have them when your done with your repairs and you just take the garb off and are back on your way. oh also some old walmart bags to put your greesy parts and the gloves cap and coveralls in till they can be disposed of or cleaned and repaired/rebuilt. I just found your channel and subscribed keep it up. :)
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thank you for adding to the comments. And most of all thank you for being here I truly appreciate it. You have some really good ideas, I was trying to think while filming. But of course that’s when you tend to forget most things. Thanks again I truly appreciate you taking out the time to be here.
@starlord26282 жыл бұрын
Just watched this video yesterday, and ironically blew a tire. Still had the original VW jack in the car. Found out that the previous owner of my car cut the jack points off. I had to wait almost two hours for rescue. Got home at 1AM.
@kenmoyer97043 жыл бұрын
I've had my electronic igniter die, so condenser and points along with a small screw driver and feeler gauge are a must. I've taken my bus on 2k mile trips several times and never once had to get a tow. However, I have been 20 miles from home and needed a tow. The ignition lock broke and I couldn't turn the key. The other time I had to get a tow was for a fuel pump that took a dump. Great list of essentials. I also carry a gallon of gas, as my gas gauge is on my list of things to repair.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Oddly enough, I can understand exactly what you meant. It seems like years ago when I broke down it was closer to home. Then I could be six hours from home and never had a problem. 🤷🏻♂️ I still believe the parts they make today, they’re not quite as good as they were years ago. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
@FunFun-tv7gq3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Slades. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being part of the community here!! Cheers my friend!! 🍺🍺
@thedarlings373 жыл бұрын
Handy info. Ty
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and thank you for being here.
@jacquelinechellis40363 жыл бұрын
Front wheel bearings and seals
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely!!
@adamgray27202 жыл бұрын
Even though I run electronic ignition, I still carry points and condenser in case someone is broken down and needs points.
@douglasbarnhart33243 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and your time.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
And thank you Douglas for taking the time to comment and be part of the community.
@adamgray27203 жыл бұрын
Don't know if it's been mentioned, but fuel filters.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!
@jimgraley85197 ай бұрын
I really enjoy all your videos 😊
@SladesVWBeetle7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@pstreetgarage73043 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@blakewaddell4513 жыл бұрын
Another great video Slades. This is what I have heard most VW guys say. Some of them even say multiple sets of points and condensers. I see we have a new member that has entered the garage too. Hope to see some videos on it as well.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely having some extra sets of points is a great idea. All of the stuff I even showed could fit into one small suitcase. When I was young I never carried anything. I figure if you have the stuff on you, you probably won’t need it. LOL, Yep lots more to come my friend.
@blakewaddell4513 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle LOL. Great, I know I’ll definitely be carrying an extra set with me when I get mine running even if just short trips. Looking forward to seeing videos of the other beetle as well.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Yes the new one will be coming up soon, or should I say the old beetle getting redone LOL
@blakewaddell4513 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle LOL. Excellent Slades I’ll be looking forward to the videos on it. Love seeing the old ones brought back to life.
@matthewmutch78532 жыл бұрын
LOVE THE BUG!!!
@eugenebaroni12983 жыл бұрын
Great video buddy. Very informative keep them coming.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eugene! I truly appreciate that.
@micmacpole4 ай бұрын
Carry extra fuses, wire, and wire connectors, a fuel filter and an assortment of light bulbs.
@Volkswagenplanet3 жыл бұрын
New cars now a days don't even come with spare tires anymore. AAA is a must like you suggested. A tarp from harbour freight to lay down on the group is my must have. Sorry I haven't been around to watch all the videos. This is a great topic. Take care my friend
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here John, take your time the videos are always here. Yes, AAA is always handy to have!! I know our one new car, didn’t have a spare. It only had a small compressor. Which made no sense to me.
@terrancemoore20353 жыл бұрын
Another GREAT video!!!! I need to get me a T or one of you're hoodies. The only things I saw that I carry but you did not list was duct tape and zip ties. Years ago when working on Beetles was a source of income for me I received a 1AM call for help. One of my college student customers had lost a ball joint on a country road. I went out to see what we could do and using both his scissor jack and my scissor jack I was able to get the ball joint back into position and in the socket. I then had a brain fart to use a roll of duct tape to hold the ball joint together so we could get his car back to his house. a few days went by and I had not received a call to change the ball joint and I called him asking when were we going to change out that ball joint. his reply was that he was not in any hurry because the duct tape was holding and he was going to continue driving it. Amazing what duct tape can do. 😂😂😂😁
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! That’s the last time I make fun of people for using duct tape. 😂 Zip ties, that’s another one I forgot. During filming, my brain went completely blank. I should’ve made a list up before filming. A lot of stuff can get you out of a bad incident real fast. I’ll be putting my store back up on my website. I’m switching vendors right now. I’m not sure if you seen the website. Although I have stuff to still add to it. Give a yell some time I hope that you’re doing well. sladesvwbeetle.com
@beetleworks7383 жыл бұрын
Im planning on making a road trip to mine from Washington to California
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
That would be a lot of fun!!
@danieltremblay82793 жыл бұрын
I carry a set of door et ignition key that i hide in a magnétic box somehere near the motor
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
That’s actually a really good idea, I forgot about that honestly. I had one years ago on another car.
@aircooledvw3 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@danieltremblay82793 жыл бұрын
Merci from Québec Canada
@bubot173 жыл бұрын
Great tips, keep them coming
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! More to come!
@ieddavidfoster207010 ай бұрын
Spare wheel bearing and grease. Plug kit and water. Water is for you because if your bug is going to take a nap on the side of the road, it will be when it's hot as hell outside lol
@4Rhouse3 жыл бұрын
with 6V I can't use the electric inflator but I carry an aerosol sealer/inflator. Just make sure you tell a tire shop if they need to repair or replace the tire because the sealer is flammable.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried to use that stuff yet. I didn’t know it was flammable. But it’s a nice tip, thank you for bringing it up.
@hillbrothersarcade76302 жыл бұрын
Extra throttle cable and Barrel Nut
@SDsailor7 Жыл бұрын
Along with the rags carry some gloves both types neoprene and work gloves.
@jordanswindoll38743 жыл бұрын
I always make sure to have a can of carb cleaner too!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I appreciate you adding to the comments!
@GrahamPooley2 ай бұрын
Some spare car fuses as well.
@hermanlandsaat64032 жыл бұрын
Don't forget spare light bulbs!
@lowlikeme2 жыл бұрын
Oh I forgot I also carry extra fuel line...I have about 4 feet at all times.
@NA124952 жыл бұрын
A saw a video where a guy had a spare gasket set. Shouldn't a nice checkup before a trip, prevent the need for a lot of this? Someone told me once that on long trips, a person needs to check the heads?
@SladesVWBeetle2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I would be checking the heads. Unless there’s an issue
@georgehays49002 жыл бұрын
Good list, great advice.
@jemcnair762 жыл бұрын
I carry a Fluke meter (with the battery removed), spare fuses, a Fiat tool kit (which is the same as a Bug tool kit), feeler gauges, spare tappets, spare belt, 1/4 and 3/8th socket sets and ratchets, and my timing lamp. And hose clamps. And diagonal cutters, and needle-noses. And spare fuel line. And of course a jack and nut buster. And a small electric tire pump that's been modified with alligator clips to go directly on the battery, or alternator hot. It sounds like a lot, but most of it fits in an 18 inch Mason's bag... everything but the tire pump and jack. Of course I also carry a can of WD-40, a can of carb cleaner, and a can of brake cleaner. And a quart or two of engine oil. AND... a fire extinguisher. And some zip ties. And an electrical connector kit and crimper. And a tire plug kit.
@mineolamike2 жыл бұрын
Maybe a little off-topic. Spark plug wire puller. Just installed a new engine. I can't get good leverage to pull wires to get to plugs if I have to. Any tips?
@jimgraley85197 ай бұрын
I think we're going to need a trailer to tow behind for all the extra parts
@SladesVWBeetle7 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@Kabriolette2 жыл бұрын
Relative new comer to your work - outstanding! Like a couple of have commented - a must have is hose clamps, tools to remove/install them, plus appropriate fuel line. I have a 1977 fuel injected beetle and you MUST use the correct FI pressure rated hose. I also carry a couple older functional injectors and an older fuel pump that still meets specs (yay Bosch)!
@paule4817 Жыл бұрын
Maybe extra plug wires?
@Gunny426HemiPlymouth Жыл бұрын
Funny he said Germany to Russia 💀🪖 😂😂😂 great stuff. That distributor tip was great
@christiegroves3 жыл бұрын
I have triple A I will, def load all these tools into the trunk. I do have a hat, gloves, raincoat, hiking shoes, towel, dog raincoat since we are in Seattle, I have the air compressor but had to cut the end off and now hook the wires to the battery, I lost my 71 SB Yukon Gold white interior 23 thousand miles on my 18th B-day to an engine fire, my Father a Lt. For Seattle FD could not get the fire out he was going to get gas for my Birthday to drive the bug to dinner that was 8-30-1989. I was mortified- I have my fire extinguisher now. Check your hoses make certain they are new leading to the fuel filter. Also I have a head lamp and a flashlight.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry that happened to you! That’s horrible!! I did a video on that fuel filter relocation bracket, it does help get some connections out of the engine bay. Absolutely carry an extinguisher for sure! Thank you for being here! And commenting!
@christiegroves3 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle Yeah I have heard of that and will look at your video and see if I can do it. Thank you! The engine is super clean and I check before I drive every time and make sure the hoses are on good. I am running mid grade Chevron gas it, right now which I run in my 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport and I ran super in my 89 Cabriolet, do you have any exceptions to me using a mid grade, for some odd reason my cars do better. Also: do use an oil additives or anything, I have to use Lucas Fuel Injector cleaner in my Jeep and Oil Stabilizer other wise it gets the pings and wont kick over as fast, just wondering for a Beetle? Thank you!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
@@christiegroves Honestly you may find a sticker on the inside of your gas lid door. It will say, 91Ron if the sticker is still there. It the USA that equals to 87 octane. Your good with regular unleaded unless you up the compression as in high performance. I had a Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0….loved that motor! Anyhow I had to run 89 in it. It didn’t like that 87 for some reason. 🤷🏻♂️ These beetles are tough cars. With maintenance they can last forever! Here’s the link to my fuel filter bracket video. It’s not bad to do. If you look there’s another video too on my channel here. I did one for a friend. I only used a additive for the old solid lifters. You can buy a zinc additive. Or, and oil with high zinc content. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2KZgoOogL1rba8
@Paulman503 жыл бұрын
Good idea, I think I'll put one together, maybe a little simpler than that though. I've got a 500klm cruise coming up. If I came to visit you it's not a good tool kit I need, it wood be a bloody big plane ticket. (Mind you some planes I've flown in should carry a big tool kit). 👍😊
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Most of the stuff that I named would probably be for a very long trip. Although I must admit, I seldom carry many things. Which probably isn’t a good idea. Yeah hop a plane come over will go out cruising!!!
@TheEhicks99 Жыл бұрын
You admitted to something being excessive ?! =) Great info although I don't intend to go further than the beach ~ 100 miles.
@dta973922 жыл бұрын
Got my eye on 71 Vw bus/ having never owned a air cooled motor/ I am hesitant as far as heat and such/ I plan on doing long distant rides/ (alike accross USA> would like some suggestions/ I don’t know anything about these engines/ thx
@dunebuggy1286 Жыл бұрын
Fire extinguisher. Yep. Needed mine in my garage. Carb caught on fire. If I didn't have that, it would've gone up in flames.
@luvbgrass3 жыл бұрын
How bout' fuses. Don't know if they are special for a bug or not. We just bought another one, 72 Super. I was laying upside down under the steering column,(getting to old for that), because I had to put a new ignition switch in. I saw the fuse block there and wondered if maybe I need to buy some to have on hand. LOL
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Those are a special fuse, which can be purchased at any online VW vendor. Very good comment. I don’t know how my idiot brain forgot about the fuses LOL
@luvbgrass3 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle If I hadn't been laying upside down under my steering wheel I probably wouldn't have either, lol.
@luvbgrass3 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle I need to buy some.
@richarda9962 жыл бұрын
I used to rotate mine every month to keep the ends fresh from corrosion. Just twist in place.
@zimms-world3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, I appreciate that!!
@hankstertube41903 ай бұрын
a spare relay or two might be handy.
@hankstertube41903 ай бұрын
and some zip ties.
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle3 жыл бұрын
👍Nice info. VW life channel also did a video on the same subject.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes many channels do that, I figured I would add it in in case anyone missed it.
@chas38272 жыл бұрын
very educational. Thank you! Try to hold down on saying "okay." 17 times in this video, unless I missed some.
@SladesVWBeetle2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here! It’s an automatic response when I keep resetting the camera to say OK, that was in my older videos though… Now I edit those parts out. Have a great day
@aussiefarmer87418 ай бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle You should have said "OK" LOL
@bowtieguy78454400 Жыл бұрын
Spare fuses
@kimoinman2249 Жыл бұрын
Hi just want to make a comment I got 100 pounds an extra tools I’m gonna need that 75 pounds minus from the hundred pounds to 25 minimum I with all the tools you’re explaining and the extras that is needed I have to update cc on my on my on my engine just to go forward I think I’d rather have a bug just running and running well and make sure everything I did in my garage will eliminate 40% of all the items you mentioned let’s keep it minimum and keep the Bug running well it start at home in your garage and yes it’s important to carry a few tools and gadgetsThank you
@thomastrout31735 ай бұрын
Mechanics gloves or nitrile gloves and coveralls or something to lay on if you have to get under the car.
@markdavis702026 күн бұрын
Don't forget to carry spare fuses.
@kimoinman2249 Жыл бұрын
And here’s another idea very simple just takes another vehicle loaded up with your wife and your kids all your tools your parts your gadgets everything else in the back that’ll work or don’t forget the cooler Have a great day
@johnfreeman11893 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I was drawn to the white bug! Is the super beetle finished? (0\_/0)
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! The Video will be up next week on the super beetle, yes it is finished. And then we will be starting on the 68, which will be a lot of fun. Thank you so much for being part of the community here.
@TateChmielewski3 жыл бұрын
And don’t forget add about 8 10mm sockets 😂
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
That’s very true!!! 😂😂😂
@dingdang38452 жыл бұрын
You forgot “fire extinguisher”
@SladesVWBeetle2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Exactly!!!
@triariicat84483 жыл бұрын
i carry a spare engine
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Probably not a bad idea with these old cars 😂
@edgee38053 жыл бұрын
I only need to carry one thing..A AAA Card!
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Truth right there!! I have AAA also!
@robertstraton-ic2rf Жыл бұрын
Fuses!
@galencurrington87043 жыл бұрын
You can throw the 16mm and the 18mm in the trash lol.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you’re right, I don’t believe I ever used that size on a beetle.
@robertsmith87092 ай бұрын
Why not just pay for a breakdown service !! rather than adding 20 Kg of weight to your VW. I can understand if you are traveling a very long distance but in the UK we just join the AA, RAC or Green Flag breakdown services...
@CurtDunmire3 ай бұрын
A spare fuel pump
@georgehays49002 жыл бұрын
Lovely tobacco spitting. Bad hand shakes.
@SladesVWBeetle2 жыл бұрын
Tremor disorder! It sucks! But…I did quit chewing and the tremors have gotten better lately from physical therapy! Thanks for being here!
@frisco-2.02 жыл бұрын
That spitting is such a bad habbit!!! Disgusting. 🤮
@SladesVWBeetle2 жыл бұрын
I actually quit last year! I agree! Thank you for commenting!
@frisco-2.02 жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle Good attitude!
@SladesVWBeetle2 жыл бұрын
@@frisco-2.0 Thanks very much, I appreciate that!
@SDsailor7 Жыл бұрын
@@SladesVWBeetle Good for you! are preventing cancer of the mouth.
@johnmoniz87256 ай бұрын
Over kill🙄
@RichadTheLionHeat2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent detailed, informative, great pace, basic ground level fundamentals are critical. I just acquired a 1970 VW Beetle convertible. It’s having some issues with the alternator charging the battery. It is extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, dedication, effort, sharing your knowledge with others. I am sharing this with many many people. 👍🏻😉🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸👍🏻😉.