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Where are you going Phil? You lucky Bu$$er 
We went to Lille (admittedly only for a week) and I took a tow rope, fan belt, bulbs, fuses, silicon lube, adjustable spanner, mole wrench, a few screwdrivers and the RAC card. It all fits behind the spare so no wasted space, just remember you are going to Europe not Outer Mongolia, most places have garages and most people speak English and if push comes to shove most bits are either Land Rover or Ford.
I don't subscribe to packing the garage and making the wife follow me round in a train/plane/taxi. It's 2 weeks that's all if your car is breaking down at less than 2 week intervals I wouldn't take it
Just get in it and go. Have fun, and enjoy being stared at for your car rather than your quirky looks
We went to Lille (admittedly only for a week) and I took a tow rope, fan belt, bulbs, fuses, silicon lube, adjustable spanner, mole wrench, a few screwdrivers and the RAC card. It all fits behind the spare so no wasted space, just remember you are going to Europe not Outer Mongolia, most places have garages and most people speak English and if push comes to shove most bits are either Land Rover or Ford.
I don't subscribe to packing the garage and making the wife follow me round in a train/plane/taxi. It's 2 weeks that's all if your car is breaking down at less than 2 week intervals I wouldn't take it
Just get in it and go. Have fun, and enjoy being stared at for your car rather than your quirky looks
There's a good section in the bible on this so I'd check that out. Personally, I have some oil, 40 amp fuses (as they are not that common), accelerator cable, the bible, get-you-home foam (some people will state that the space saver is better but you can't drive that far on it), a torch and a foot-pump.
Have a great time!
Have a great time!
chimhunter said:
There's a good section in the bible on this so I'd check that out. Personally, I have some oil, 40 amp fuses (as they are not that common), accelerator cable, the bible, get-you-home foam (some people will state that the space saver is better but you can't drive that far on it), a torch and a foot-pump.
Have a great time!
excellant - will check out the bible. Already have the spare, some Tyreweld, assorted box of fuses and the bulbs. Oh, and the bible!
.Mark said:
Where are you going Phil? You lucky Bu$$er
We went to Lille (admittedly only for a week) and I took a tow rope, fan belt, bulbs, fuses, silicon lube, adjustable spanner, mole wrench, a few screwdrivers and the RAC card. It all fits behind the spare so no wasted space, just remember you are going to Europe not Outer Mongolia, most places have garages and most people speak English and if push comes to shove most bits are either Land Rover or Ford.
I don't subscribe to packing the garage and making the wife follow me round in a train/plane/taxi. It's 2 weeks that's all if your car is breaking down at less than 2 week intervals I wouldn't take it
Just get in it and go. Have fun, and enjoy being stared at for your car rather than your quirky looks
Hi mate, the plan is after Le Mans to keep heading South
Through the pyranees
and down to Barcelona. Then head west across Spain and then follow the West coast of France back up to Blighty Not a cheap holiday, but something I have always fancied doing - a european roadtrip in a V8 english car. Love Le Mans to bits, so it will be a great start to a great holiday me thinks
Will be fully AA'ed up but thought I would take a few bits and bobs. I know what you are saying about 2 weeks without breaking down, but I dont often put on 2000 miles in 2 weeks in 40C temperatures
shnozz said:
Will be fully AA'ed up but thought I would take a few bits and bobs. I know what you are saying about 2 weeks without breaking down, but I dont often put on 2000 miles in 2 weeks in 40C temperatures
Took my Chim to France in September last year 1500 miles in two weeks and she never missed a heartbeat.
Basically took a similar array of spares as .Mark.
I think one of the most important things to remember is to get the weight distribution of booze sorted for the return journey home. OH
Hi Shnozz - Sounds like a great trip 
agree with what the others have said - we went on a 2000mile 2 week trip last september and took a throttle cable, some tyreweld, some oil a spare set of keys and a AA card - even then i had to keep my shoe requirements to a bare mimimum
We topped up the oil a little (just to justify taking it) and didnt need any other spares
agree with what the others have said - we went on a 2000mile 2 week trip last september and took a throttle cable, some tyreweld, some oil a spare set of keys and a AA card - even then i had to keep my shoe requirements to a bare mimimum
We topped up the oil a little (just to justify taking it) and didnt need any other spares
If your car's due for a service, get it done at least two weeks before you leave...in case something's not quite right after the service.
If you're travelling light, make a note of the fan belt part number for your engine (I understand there's different types). I'd also take a bunch of tie-wraps and radiator hose repair tape....and a torch.
If you're travelling light, make a note of the fan belt part number for your engine (I understand there's different types). I'd also take a bunch of tie-wraps and radiator hose repair tape....and a torch.
T88CAN said:
Don`t forget to make sure you have a spanner big enough for the throttle cable 18mm IIRC i bought one specially for the job if you want to borrow it Phil?
that would be superb cheers Tony. I havent even looked at how to fit a new cabel in the chim. Last did it in the S and no special tools required, aside from scraped fingers same as all Tiv repairs.
forgot to say - the initial plan was just to stick you in the boot as the mobile mechanic
>> Edited by shnozz on Wednesday 4th February 09:18
wolosp said:
If your car's due for a service, get it done at least two weeks before you leave...in case something's not quite right after the service.
If you're travelling light, make a note of the fan belt part number for your engine (I understand there's different types). I'd also take a bunch of tie-wraps and radiator hose repair tape....and a torch.
excellant advice ta - was planning on the 2 week before service idea so reinforced that
Big Al. said:
Will be fully AA'ed up but thought I would take a few bits and bobs. I know what you are saying about 2 weeks without breaking down, but I dont often put on 2000 miles in 2 weeks in 40C temperatures
Took my Chim to France in September last year 1500 miles in two weeks and she never missed a heartbeat.
Basically took a similar array of spares as .Mark.
I think one of the most important things to remember is to get the weight distribution of booze sorted for the return journey home. OH
Big Al, elephant ears received yesterday, thanks muchly
Dont worry, minimal clothing allowance so I can stock up the wine cellar and bring enough fags so as Gordon Brown wont profit for some time.
ellejay said:
Hi Shnozz - Sounds like a great trip
agree with what the others have said - we went on a 2000mile 2 week trip last september and took a throttle cable, some tyreweld, some oil a spare set of keys and a AA card - even then i had to keep my shoe requirements to a bare mimimum
Ah yes, the Monaco trip I remember now. Inspiring to hear of these stories and now starting to get excited already. So if you were required to keep shoes to a minimum, I trust you didnt let shillers take his weekend pink stilletos?
... I'll bring the nose pegs then 
wrinkly said:
That is a fantastic offer. I am currently working out the route on map point and will see how it fits in. When are you planning on being there? Straight after le mans?
BTW - nice chim in your profile. I enquired about that one too back before i bought mine in August. Lovely colour and pleased to hear its turned out to be a good 'un.
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