VW Beetle - Super Beetle - What Tools To Carry in your VW Beetle?? Important!
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Today I will show you what tools, to carry in your VW Beetle!
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once on a dirt road deep in Mexico, my distributor cap broke in half! I taped it back together with electrical tape and made it all the way back to Fresno, CA.!
Oh damn! It’s nice to have those extra things on hand with you. That was a cool little story!
@@SladesVWBeetle I realized on that same trip I'd forgotten a spare generator/fan belt and actually found a VW repair shop two hours south of the border. His English was minimal and my Spanish was just as bad, so finally I took him out and pointed at the belt, and he said "Oh, el bando". I thought, of course!
Haha!! That’s too funny!! Truthfully a belt is probably the most important thing. And as I was talking about that in a video, that’s the only thing I didn’t have on me when I was young. Of course I was stupid enough to keep driving at 16 years old. 🤷🏻♂️🙄😂
Some of my local VW buddies think I have excessive parts and tools in the trunk. Bailed a few out with my crazy need to overdo it. You can never be too prepared. Great video!
Thank you very much! Yes it’s definitely nice to be prepared, especially if you’re on the long trip. Thanks for being here.
I also LOVED that spare distributor trick. I'm going to do that. Thank you. Proof you can always teach an old dog new tricks.
Thanks my friend! It’s nice if you’re on a long trip, that way you can just build it in and keep going since it will already be timed.
Great video buddy. Very informative keep them coming.
Thanks Eugene! I truly appreciate that.
Thanks for the video and your time.
And thank you Douglas for taking the time to comment and be part of the community.
Yes the clutch cable is perfect because that came in handy twice over the years👍...but I also carry a spare fuel pump with the matching rod that goes on the bottom...that helped me out already just a couple of years ago....I have one in my bug and bus.
For long road trips, I agree with all the stuff you mentioned. Within twenty miles of home, I only take my original VW tool kit, including the spare fan belt, a small flashlight, and my scissor jack, of course.
Some people think were a little paranoid when taking a lot of stuff for long trips; but this isn’t 1969, when there was a VW dealer, or VW Shop in every town. So many parts are simply too hard to come by.
Having said that, and although I rarely take long trips-since Covid, anyway-I thoroughly inspect my Bug before going on a road trip-even one thats only fifty or so miles away. Because of this habit, I’ve only been stranded once-a mile from home, fortunately. My accelerator broke, right near the pedal. I walked home, got a few electrical connectors, pinched the accelerator cable where it broke, and made it home, where I had a spare cable, but preferred to install it in my garage, rather than on the street. The ironic thing was that the day before, the wife and I had driven to Sacramento to a VW car show, which was a three hundred mile round trip. On the way back home, it was 101 degrees outside. Thank god I didn’t have the cable snap on the way back home.
Good inspection and maintenance habits don’t always win the day, but I got lucky on that road trip. So, in nine years, I’ve only had one debilitating incident. Not too shabby for an old car.
Wow, you are right. Thankfully that accelerator cable did not break while you were that far. Good inspection and maintenance go along way. I do agree.
Oddly enough many people don’t do that. And then they complain when something goes wrong. I like to be prepared.
Although I must admit, I should practice what I preach..
they sure don’t make parts the way they used to when we were younger. And you’re right my friend, years ago you could stop at any parts store, or any of VW shop in the 70s, and get a part if you were broke down.
Now that’s all gone away. Or at least where I live!
Handy info. Ty
Thanks, and thank you for being here.
Here's one. Wheel bearings, grease, chisel.
6mm or T40 Allen. For axle bolts.
Ring pliers, for the rear torsion arms. Which... Yeah I'd spend half a day putting rear wheel bearings in 😂
Absolutely excellent detailed, informative, great pace, basic ground level fundamentals are critical. I just acquired a 1970 VW Beetle convertible. It’s having some issues with the alternator charging the battery. It is extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, dedication, effort, sharing your knowledge with others. I am sharing this with many many people. 👍🏻😉🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸👍🏻😉.
Nice video, I totally agree. We must always tool and spare parts. Not sure if you mentioned it or not, but also a accelerator cable. I will be sending you new photos. Take care brother.
Thanks, I truly appreciate it. Yes I think I brought up a clutch cable and throttle cable. Nice to have on hand!
Good list, great advice.
Great tips, keep them coming
Thanks very much! More to come!
My electric distributor went out last week stranding me on the side of a road but luckily I had a older distributor that was already timed and I just swapped and kept going - checked timing at home and it was spot on! Very important part to carry especially bc most people assume that itll be the points closing or the coil going out not to many expect the distributor to have failed
That’s outstanding that you had one with you!! These cars are fairly simple to work on, which is very convenient!!
I've recently bought a 73 1303 beetle and looking for tech DIY videos on the net. Since I want to leave for a 10 days trip in Italy I want to carry some tool and spare parts and these infos and comments from the community are precious as gold. I found lots of videos but yours are the best!!!Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Cheers from Bassano del Grappa, Italy
Grazie!!! I am very glad these videos are helpful. Thank you for taking out the time to leave a comment I truly appreciate it. May you have a very nice day today.
Nice comprehensive list! I like the dual cameras!
Thanks very much I appreciate that. Also thanks on the Camera comment. I’m going to start running dual cameras it seems to be a little of a nicer element.
Great tips! When my car is done maybe I will take a trip to your place.
Sounds great!!
We put a tool kit together for my son when he started driving his daily. Never leave home with out it. I will have to add the bailing wire. That's a good one.
Oh absolutely, you definitely want one on hand. It’s better to have it and not need it, LOL
Thanks Tony!
Thanks my friend
LOVE THE BUG!!!
I really enjoy all your videos 😊
Thank you very much!!!
Ed beat me on the AAA card. But when I was young with my first bug there was no cell phones just other folks driving by and if lucky someone would stop. They would take me to the local auto parts store. There my VW tool and spare parts collection started. By the time my dad told me to get rid of all my cars off his yard I had enough to rebuild the engines. I still have quite the collection. Now I just have a small Tackle box of tools in my Chevy truck and my AAA card😁👍
Oh AAA is a big help! Seems to take them cars a lot longer this day and age to show up. Oddly enough when I was young I never carried anything with me. I never even thought about it. But now, of course pulling a trailer filled with parts. 😂
Great job!
Thank you!!!
I've had my electronic igniter die, so condenser and points along with a small screw driver and feeler gauge are a must. I've taken my bus on 2k mile trips several times and never once had to get a tow. However, I have been 20 miles from home and needed a tow. The ignition lock broke and I couldn't turn the key. The other time I had to get a tow was for a fuel pump that took a dump. Great list of essentials. I also carry a gallon of gas, as my gas gauge is on my list of things to repair.
Oddly enough, I can understand exactly what you meant. It seems like years ago when I broke down it was closer to home. Then I could be six hours from home and never had a problem. 🤷🏻♂️ I still believe the parts they make today, they’re not quite as good as they were years ago. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
Great vid! I always keep an extendable magnet to fish for nuts and washers that get lost in those tight places. Or just don't be clumsy :)
That’s another great idea, I actually picked up one of those at the dollar store as odd as that sounds.
Great tips
Thank you!!
Thanks Slades. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks for being part of the community here!! Cheers my friend!! 🍺🍺
Just watched this video yesterday, and ironically blew a tire. Still had the original VW jack in the car. Found out that the previous owner of my car cut the jack points off. I had to wait almost two hours for rescue. Got home at 1AM.
Nice tips slade,
Maybe one extra, that i always havé with me: a tire kit wen i run à flat tire on a nail.
But its better to tow a extra Beetle behind you for spare parts 😂😂😂.
I have one of those tire plug kit’s. I’m not sure where it went. 😁 definitely a good idea. And on the extra Beetle too! 😂
Good distributor tip for road trip.
I learned a long time ago in high school with my 69 ghia "Don't forget some gloves (l like rubber surgical type gloves) and some sort of coverall's ( I get the disposable painter type), and possibly a surgical style hair cap" (I have long hair so I don't need my hair in the muck you know? lol). b/c the last thing you want is to be down in the dirt, oil, and greese on the side of the road broke down on your way to say a show or a restaurant and get all nasty. You might look/feel a little awkward but you'll be glad you have them when your done with your repairs and you just take the garb off and are back on your way. oh also some old walmart bags to put your greesy parts and the gloves cap and coveralls in till they can be disposed of or cleaned and repaired/rebuilt. I just found your channel and subscribed keep it up. :)
Awesome!! Thank you for adding to the comments. And most of all thank you for being here I truly appreciate it. You have some really good ideas, I was trying to think while filming. But of course that’s when you tend to forget most things. Thanks again I truly appreciate you taking out the time to be here.
Another great video Slades. This is what I have heard most VW guys say. Some of them even say multiple sets of points and condensers. I see we have a new member that has entered the garage too. Hope to see some videos on it as well.
Yes, definitely having some extra sets of points is a great idea. All of the stuff I even showed could fit into one small suitcase. When I was young I never carried anything. I figure if you have the stuff on you, you probably won’t need it. LOL, Yep lots more to come my friend.
@@SladesVWBeetle LOL. Great, I know I’ll definitely be carrying an extra set with me when I get mine running even if just short trips. Looking forward to seeing videos of the other beetle as well.
Yes the new one will be coming up soon, or should I say the old beetle getting redone LOL
@@SladesVWBeetle LOL. Excellent Slades I’ll be looking forward to the videos on it. Love seeing the old ones brought back to life.
My bug doesn’t have a cig. Lighter. I put alligator clips on the air pump cord so I can put it on the battery. I carry a spare fuel pump, and a bag of various hose Clamps, and some lengths of fuel hose. I need to add throttle and clutch cables to my kit. I also Carry some waterless hand cleaner, and an old blanket I can lay on if I need to work under the car. I carry a small (empty) gas can as well.
New cars now a days don't even come with spare tires anymore. AAA is a must like you suggested. A tarp from harbour freight to lay down on the group is my must have. Sorry I haven't been around to watch all the videos. This is a great topic. Take care my friend
Thanks for being here John, take your time the videos are always here. Yes, AAA is always handy to have!! I know our one new car, didn’t have a spare. It only had a small compressor. Which made no sense to me.
dip cup ? 🤪
Oh man!! 😂😂😂
Great video
Thanks very much, I appreciate that!!
I carry a foldable mat to lay or kneel on.
That is actually an awesome idea! I’m truly glad to see people adding to the comments. For some reason once I got on film I started forgetting everything. 😁
Thank you for taking the time to comment, I truly appreciate it.
@@SladesVWBeetle
Yep I here ya on forgetting. I’m forever putting notes in my phone and I still wind up forgetting stuff. 😆
Oh i’m getting worse as I get older. And I do the same thing, I put stuff on a notepad on my phone, and then forget to look at it. Even when I go to the store, I always feel I will remember those five things I need. I come home with three. 🤦🏼♂️😁
Merci from Québec Canada
with 6V I can't use the electric inflator but I carry an aerosol sealer/inflator. Just make sure you tell a tire shop if they need to repair or replace the tire because the sealer is flammable.
I’ve never tried to use that stuff yet. I didn’t know it was flammable. But it’s a nice tip, thank you for bringing it up.
Spare wheel bearing and grease. Plug kit and water. Water is for you because if your bug is going to take a nap on the side of the road, it will be when it's hot as hell outside lol
Good idea, I think I'll put one together, maybe a little simpler than that though. I've got a 500klm cruise coming up.
If I came to visit you it's not a good tool kit I need, it wood be a bloody big plane ticket. (Mind you some planes I've flown in should carry a big tool kit). 👍😊
Most of the stuff that I named would probably be for a very long trip. Although I must admit, I seldom carry many things.
Which probably isn’t a good idea. Yeah hop a plane come over will go out cruising!!!
Great video! Im waiting on parts so I figured ill start building a travel bag for my son's beetle! Hes about to turn 7 but he (and I) really enjoy the quality time we get to spend together working on "his" car. Thanks for doing this for the community, you have some of the best how to videos on you tube.
Thank you so much Russell! And your son will never forget those times of building memories! I still have images and memories of my father and I in the garage working on our cars. It was truly time that cannot be replicated. Thanks so much for being here!!
Even though I run electronic ignition, I still carry points and condenser in case someone is broken down and needs points.
Gotta remember ceramic fuses as well.
I carry a Fluke meter (with the battery removed), spare fuses, a Fiat tool kit (which is the same as a Bug tool kit), feeler gauges, spare tappets, spare belt, 1/4 and 3/8th socket sets and ratchets, and my timing lamp. And hose clamps. And diagonal cutters, and needle-noses. And spare fuel line. And of course a jack and nut buster. And a small electric tire pump that's been modified with alligator clips to go directly on the battery, or alternator hot.
It sounds like a lot, but most of it fits in an 18 inch Mason's bag... everything but the tire pump and jack.
Of course I also carry a can of WD-40, a can of carb cleaner, and a can of brake cleaner. And a quart or two of engine oil.
AND... a fire extinguisher. And some zip ties. And an electrical connector kit and crimper.
And a tire plug kit.
Relative new comer to your work - outstanding! Like a couple of have commented - a must have is hose clamps, tools to remove/install them, plus appropriate fuel line. I have a 1977 fuel injected beetle and you MUST use the correct FI pressure rated hose. I also carry a couple older functional injectors and an older fuel pump that still meets specs (yay Bosch)!
Spare Light bulbs, front and rear
Yes!! Very true!! Thanks for commenting!
Been in that situation too many times of having an “all of a sudden” short circuit of a turn signal or something lol
Oh yeah, and it does happen!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment and add to the advice!
👍Nice info. VW life channel also did a video on the same subject.
Thank you! Yes many channels do that, I figured I would add it in in case anyone missed it.
Oh I forgot I also carry extra fuel line...I have about 4 feet at all times.
Maybe a little off-topic. Spark plug wire puller. Just installed a new engine. I can't get good leverage to pull wires to get to plugs if I have to. Any tips?
I always make sure to have a can of carb cleaner too!
Excellent! I appreciate you adding to the comments!
Don't forget spare light bulbs!
Im planning on making a road trip to mine from Washington to California
That would be a lot of fun!!
Fire extinguisher. Yep. Needed mine in my garage. Carb caught on fire. If I didn't have that, it would've gone up in flames.
very educational. Thank you! Try to hold down on saying "okay." 17 times in this video, unless I missed some.
Thanks for being here! It’s an automatic response when I keep resetting the camera to say OK, that was in my older videos though…
Now I edit those parts out. Have a great day
@@SladesVWBeetle You should have said "OK" LOL
Got my eye on 71 Vw bus/ having never owned a air cooled motor/ I am hesitant as far as heat and such/ I plan on doing long distant rides/ (alike accross USA> would like some suggestions/ I don’t know anything about these engines/ thx
You admitted to something being excessive ?! =) Great info although I don't intend to go further than the beach ~ 100 miles.
Extra throttle cable and Barrel Nut
I carry a set of door et ignition key that i hide in a magnétic box somehere near the motor
That’s actually a really good idea, I forgot about that honestly. I had one years ago on another car.
Another GREAT video!!!!
I need to get me a T or one of you're hoodies.
The only things I saw that I carry but you did not list was duct tape and zip ties.
Years ago when working on Beetles was a source of income for me I received a 1AM call for help. One of my college student customers had lost a ball joint on a country road. I went out to see what we could do and using both his scissor jack and my scissor jack I was able to get the ball joint back into position and in the socket. I then had a brain fart to use a roll of duct tape to hold the ball joint together so we could get his car back to his house. a few days went by and I had not received a call to change the ball joint and I called him asking when were we going to change out that ball joint. his reply was that he was not in any hurry because the duct tape was holding and he was going to continue driving it. Amazing what duct tape can do. 😂😂😂😁
Wow!! That’s the last time I make fun of people for using duct tape. 😂
Zip ties, that’s another one I forgot. During filming, my brain went completely blank. I should’ve made a list up before filming.
A lot of stuff can get you out of a bad incident real fast.
I’ll be putting my store back up on my website. I’m switching vendors right now. I’m not sure if you seen the website.
Although I have stuff to still add to it. Give a yell some time I hope that you’re doing well.
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And here’s another idea very simple just takes another vehicle loaded up with your wife and your kids all your tools your parts your gadgets everything else in the back that’ll work or don’t forget the cooler Have a great day
Along with the rags carry some gloves both types neoprene and work gloves.
I have triple A I will, def load all these tools into the trunk. I do have a hat, gloves, raincoat, hiking shoes, towel, dog raincoat since we are in Seattle, I have the air compressor but had to cut the end off and now hook the wires to the battery, I lost my 71 SB Yukon Gold white interior 23 thousand miles on my 18th B-day to an engine fire, my Father a Lt. For Seattle FD could not get the fire out he was going to get gas for my Birthday to drive the bug to dinner that was 8-30-1989. I was mortified- I have my fire extinguisher now. Check your hoses make certain they are new leading to the fuel filter. Also I have a head lamp and a flashlight.
I’m so sorry that happened to you! That’s horrible!! I did a video on that fuel filter relocation bracket, it does help get some connections out of the engine bay. Absolutely carry an extinguisher for sure! Thank you for being here! And commenting!
@@SladesVWBeetle Yeah I have heard of that and will look at your video and see if I can do it. Thank you! The engine is super clean and I check before I drive every time and make sure the hoses are on good. I am running mid grade Chevron gas it, right now which I run in my 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport and I ran super in my 89 Cabriolet, do you have any exceptions to me using a mid grade, for some odd reason my cars do better. Also: do use an oil additives or anything, I have to use Lucas Fuel Injector cleaner in my Jeep and Oil Stabilizer other wise it gets the pings and wont kick over as fast, just wondering for a Beetle? Thank you!
@@christiegroves Honestly you may find a sticker on the inside of your gas lid door. It will say, 91Ron if the sticker is still there. It the USA that equals to 87 octane.
Your good with regular unleaded unless you up the compression as in high performance.
I had a Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0….loved that motor!
Anyhow I had to run 89 in it. It didn’t like that 87 for some reason. 🤷🏻♂️
These beetles are tough cars. With maintenance they can last forever!
Here’s the link to my fuel filter bracket video. It’s not bad to do. If you look there’s another video too on my channel here. I did one for a friend.
I only used a additive for the old solid lifters. You can buy a zinc additive. Or, and oil with high zinc content.
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Don't know if it's been mentioned, but fuel filters.
Excellent!!!
A saw a video where a guy had a spare gasket set. Shouldn't a nice checkup before a trip, prevent the need for a lot of this? Someone told me once that on long trips, a person needs to check the heads?
I don’t think I would be checking the heads. Unless there’s an issue
I think we're going to need a trailer to tow behind for all the extra parts
😂😂😂
Front wheel bearings and seals
Yes absolutely!!
Maybe extra plug wires?
Spare fuses
How bout' fuses. Don't know if they are special for a bug or not. We just bought another one, 72 Super. I was laying upside down under the steering column,(getting to old for that), because I had to put a new ignition switch in. I saw the fuse block there and wondered if maybe I need to buy some to have on hand. LOL
Those are a special fuse, which can be purchased at any online VW vendor. Very good comment. I don’t know how my idiot brain forgot about the fuses LOL
@@SladesVWBeetle If I hadn't been laying upside down under my steering wheel I probably wouldn't have either, lol.
@@SladesVWBeetle I need to buy some.
I used to rotate mine every month to keep the ends fresh from corrosion. Just twist in place.
And don’t forget add about 8 10mm sockets 😂
That’s very true!!! 😂😂😂
Thanks for the tips!
I was drawn to the white bug!
Is the super beetle finished?
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Thanks John! The Video will be up next week on the super beetle, yes it is finished.
And then we will be starting on the 68, which will be a lot of fun. Thank you so much for being part of the community here.
Hi just want to make a comment I got 100 pounds an extra tools I’m gonna need that 75 pounds minus from the hundred pounds to 25 minimum I with all the tools you’re explaining and the extras that is needed I have to update cc on my on my on my engine just to go forward I think I’d rather have a bug just running and running well and make sure everything I did in my garage will eliminate 40% of all the items you mentioned let’s keep it minimum and keep the Bug running well it start at home in your garage and yes it’s important to carry a few tools and gadgetsThank you
i carry a spare engine
Probably not a bad idea with these old cars 😂
I only need to carry one thing..A AAA Card!
Truth right there!! I have AAA also!
You forgot “fire extinguisher”
Yes!!! Exactly!!!
You can throw the 16mm and the 18mm in the trash lol.
Yes, you’re right, I don’t believe I ever used that size on a beetle.
Lovely tobacco spitting. Bad hand shakes.
Tremor disorder! It sucks! But…I did quit chewing and the tremors have gotten better lately from physical therapy! Thanks for being here!
Fuses!
Over kill🙄
That spitting is such a bad habbit!!!
Disgusting. 🤮
I actually quit last year! I agree! Thank you for commenting!
@@SladesVWBeetle Good attitude!
@@frisco-2.0 Thanks very much, I appreciate that!
@@SladesVWBeetle Good for you! are preventing cancer of the mouth.
Funny he said Germany to Russia 💀🪖 😂😂😂 great stuff. That distributor tip was great
Absolutely excellent detailed, informative, great pace, basic ground level fundamentals are critical. I just acquired a 1970 VW Beetle convertible. It’s having some issues with the alternator charging the battery. It is extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, dedication, effort, sharing your knowledge with others. I am sharing this with many many people. 👍🏻😉🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸👍🏻😉.