>
> Do any of you have any advice about things I could do or check on
> the car to increase my chances of making the trip home? Or of things to
> carry with me (cellular phone, AAA number, Hertz rent-a-truck number,
> Gideon's bible...)?
>
>VISA card. Take a spare set of ignition parts, and the tools to
>install and adjust them.
>
>James
>
>
I would agree with James on *all* suggested items, and add a few myself. I
would take along a spare set of coolant hoses (or better yet just put new
ones on before you leave). Replace the fan belt. Take along a few cans of
hydraulic fluid (make sure you know what type is in the system now), just in
case there is a leak or two that hasn't shown up with the car sitting in the
garage. Double check the usability of your spare (does the car have a
jack?) for a slow leak that now has it flat. Do you have a small fire
extinguisher? No reason not to be a bit cautious regarding fires suddently
cropping up in a car that hasn't had much attention paid to it recently
(i.e. what condition is your electrical insulation in?) Last but not least:
maybe you could post your route and ask for list members along the way who
might offer help in an emergency. You're not planning a trip around the
horn, and we all know the thing will get you there in fine fettle (so to
speak), but you did ask... :-)
Will Zehring
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