I have an MGA and the throttle cable has a nasty habit of breaking. What
ever you are driving I would suggest something to repalce the cable with.
1/16 aircraft cable from the local hardware store works fine. Be sure to
get the lead cable stops. Another item would be a fuel filter. I would
also include a good trouble shooting guide for the electrical system so
that you know what to look for. Along with this a few jumper cables (not
battery jumpers) to check and by pass the componants. A test light would
also come in handy. Although you can't carry everything a coil is
something to consider. As far as the AAA goes dump them. Call the
AUTOVANTAGE 1-800-288-9921 they cover all the cars in your household for
$59 a year and they rebate almost the whole amount back in the form of oil
change rebates. Buy a case of oil and a filter 4 times a year send them
the receipt and you get back 25% 50% 75% and 100%. For the 100% rebate I
buy Castrol GTX for $16..00 a case and a FRAM double guard filter for
$9.00 and get the total cost back. Not bad.
On Fri, 13 Jun 1997, Scott Beckman wrote:
> I'm putting together an emergency repair kit for my car. My intent is to be
> able to repair some common breakdowns on the highway. I would like to keep
>it
> small enough so that I could move it to various cars that I drive. So far, I
> have come up with the following items:
>
> Spare tire (of course)
> Jack for above
> Flares
> Fire extinguisher
> Emergency fan belt
> Emergency radiator hose repair (looks like duct tape on steriods)
> Gallon of water
> Electrical tape and spare fuses
> Duct tape and bailing wire
> Large blanket (keeps my clothes clean)
> GoJO and a few rags (to get my hands clean)
> Jumper cables
> Assortment of tools including but not limited to the following:
> Wire cutters
> Pliers
> Adjustable wrench
> Leather gloves
>
>
> If I suffer a major problem, I have a cell phone so I can call for a tow
>truck.
> Can anyone else think of something that might come in handy?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Scott
>
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