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Nov 22, 2021 | 11:22 AM

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michaelh

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Originally Posted by zray

in any case, it’s always the best strategy is to recognize what parts are past their prime and replace those items before driving the car. Otherwise one is asking for trouble and usually getting same, sooner or later.
Z

+1
I'd also include a tin of anti-Murphy spray.

Nov 22, 2021 | 11:33 AM

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Nickel

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+1
I'd also include a tin of anti-Murphy spray.

And a little Saint Christopher statue - patron saint of travellers!

Nov 22, 2021 | 11:41 AM

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Nickel

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Thanks Dr. D,
Will add a few more things to the list.
Hoses which are known to fail
Fuses
Sensor cleaner

Nov 25, 2021 | 05:10 PM

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jimborino

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Yes, I was thinking about getting a spare ignition coil, since this pops up in a thread now and again. I did get a code reader when I bought this car in June - the question remains: will it tell me which cyclinder is misfiring? Does anyone have experience with this with a MY2001?
Tire plug with tire inflator is a good thought as well. And some kind of miracle repair tape 'as seen on TV' or something.

Thanks for all the input.
Nick

I recently replaced all my coils with new. I have used but good ones. I'll keep 2 in boot for emergency, but am happy to share the remainder for the price of shipping.

Nov 25, 2021 | 05:20 PM

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zray

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I recently replaced all my coils with new. I have used but good ones. I'll keep 2 in boot for emergency, but am happy to share the remainder for the price of shipping.

PM’ing you re the cool coil offer.

Z

Nov 25, 2021 | 10:41 PM

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ozbot

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If I go on a long trip up north I bring a bottle of Crown Royal to help keep me warm at night while I wait for the tow truck.

Nov 25, 2021 | 11:30 PM

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zray

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If I go on a long trip up north I bring a bottle of Crown Royal to help keep me warm at night while I wait for the tow truck.

At last, actionable information which will pertain to any type of breakdown.

My taste in such lubricants runs to a little different, but equally effective, type. But that’s just a case of taking a different path to the same destination.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Z