Breakdown Kit - What should it consist of?

[cdickinson]

I'm getting ready for my annual trip to Le Mans but this is the first year that I'm taking the Porsche. Although I'm hoping it will run perfectly, you never know, so what do you folks recommend as a 944 emergency breakdown kit.

So far, I have the following:

AA Euro Breakdown cover (in case it goes horribly wrong)
1 litre of engine oil
2ltr bottle of water
Standard 944 toolkit plus additional pliers / adjustable spanners / screwdrivers
Insulation Tape / gaffer tape
I have inflated the spare wheel to check all works as it should
I have checked there are spare fuses in the fuse box
I am part way through checking all fluids (see another thread re steering fluid)
Tyres checked for nails / eggs / inflation

Anything else obvious that I'm missing - or recommendations....someone in the distant past has mentioned a DME relay - what / why / cost???

Cheers,
Chris.

 

[Guest]

It's well worth having a DME relay in the glovebox wherever you go. It's a poor quality part (compared to the rest of the car) and it quite commonly fails at the most inconvenient time. It takes about a minute to change, and makes the difference between being stranded (your fuel pump won't run if it has blown) and driving off with a cheery smile.

Other than that, I think you've got most things covered. Don't forget to carry a spare bulb set and a warning triangle though, as they're legal requirements in France.

 

[944turboS]

See here for more good ideas.

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=178518&mpage=1&key=glovebox

 

[burrow01]

ORIGINAL: JamesH

It's well worth having a DME relay in the glovebox wherever you go. It's a poor quality part (compared to the rest of the car) and it quite commonly fails at the most inconvenient time. It takes about a minute to change, and makes the difference between being stranded (your fuel pump won't run if it has blown) and driving off with a cheery smile.

Like as you are about to board the Chunnel.... very embarassing when all the England supporters are driving past you, giving you "encouragement" as you are towed off the train...[8|]

One other thing to carry may be a set of jump leads - we ran our car battery down last year, powering the electric fridge...

Hopefully no issues this year - see you there []

Pete

 

[Guest]

Instead of jump leads, I have one of those battery pack jobbies. It's ideal (especially if you're not travelling in a convoy), as it means you don't have to go and find a good Samaritan.

 

[lali]

My car never goes without my trusty rucksack or "kidnap-kit" as its been named...

Pack of long cable ties
Several rolls of duck tape
2 cans of tyreweld
lots of latex gloves
Bog roll ( you never know!)
assorted screwdrivers
lots of spanners
trolly jack
torque wrench
various fittings for torque wrench
big thick gloves for wheel changing
thermal wrap ( like they give marathon runners )
Bulb kit
fuses
triangle
pad and pens
torch
Oil
Water
Funnel



Dont forget you also should be carrying your V5 with you when abroad... although I'd prefer to carry a photocopy!

 

[Hilux]

in france you now have to have a hi viz vest or coat in case you break down on a motorway

 

[burrow01]

Not in France, but you do in Italy and Spain I believe

Pete

 

[lali]

ORIGINAL: Hilux

in france you now have to have a hi viz vest or coat in case you break down on a motorway

Can i rely on the natural reflective properties of my head?

 

[carlmthompson]

ORIGINAL: burrow01

Not in France, but you do in Italy and Spain I believe

Pete

Don't really matter, it's a good idea to have one anyway - stops you getting flattened!

 

[Fred Hindle]

I always have a carpet square in the boot, saves getting filthy when changing a wheel or lying down trying to fix something. Doesn't take up any room, bitumen backed so doesn't get wet from underneath.
Cheers,

 

[carlmthompson]

Paper overalls are always a good idea -saving that expensive pair of slacks!

Also good for impersonating forensic scientists on particularly slow days.