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Post by Charles on Sept 9, 2011 21:22:07 GMT 2
Does anyone have something like this in their Niva? Ari I know you have one.
Charles
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Sept 9, 2011 21:29:07 GMT 2
Yip, do you want a list?
Ari
Same as Gavin but also tyre pump tyre pressure gauge tyre repair kit jumper cables gloves
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Post by lincslada on Sept 9, 2011 21:32:34 GMT 2
I carry various bits of kit in my niva.
Ropes strops shackels spade hi lift jack first aid kit torch fire extingusher pen and paper basic tool kit
Cheers Gav
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Post by Charles on Sept 9, 2011 21:46:00 GMT 2
Thanks guys. Just curius what everybody carries. Been getting all my stuff together for my box aswell. You never know when you will find a landy in distress.
Charles
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Sept 9, 2011 21:47:42 GMT 2
Better add landy side shafts to the list as well then
Ari
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Post by Charles on Sept 9, 2011 21:52:16 GMT 2
On a serious note it will be nice if everyone will say wats in their emergency box.
Charles
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Post by hoodoo on Sept 9, 2011 22:03:48 GMT 2
Water pump, alternator,coil pack, fan belt, snaplights, food, cooking equipment, first aid kit(s), clothes, blankets, ropes, ground anchor, winch items, drive shaft, front prop, trailing arms, ball joints, track rods, CV joints, UJs, hoses, wire, connectors, foot and electric pumps, tools, spade, jack, and various other odds and sods! In winter, add a set of tyre chains to that! Essentially, I usually go out on my own, and I'd rather like to get home sometime! ;D
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Post by Charles on Sept 9, 2011 22:11:23 GMT 2
That's a lot of spares!
Charles
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Post by hoodoo on Sept 9, 2011 22:15:30 GMT 2
I carry them in the firm hope that I never need them! If I do, I've got problems! ;D
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Post by vincentc on Sept 9, 2011 22:30:19 GMT 2
I generally travel with my full tool box as I use the Lada for work. As for spares, it is limited to a fuel filter, fan belt, spare dizzy rotor, spare head light bulb and some water. I got an emergency aid kit when I purchased the peugeot and that is also in the Lada complete with jumber cables (for ladies in distress), tow strap and shackles, Tyre Weld (I have no spare), basic first aid including mouth guard (only if she is pretty) latex gloves, a flashlight and some "spook piss" (ghost wee or penetrating oil spray can) Oh yes, forgot about the duct tape.
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Post by Charles on Sept 9, 2011 22:40:46 GMT 2
Vincent get some chokka rope to use as tow rope. It has some streatch in it so it works great. Consider getting 4 bottles of slime and put that in your tyres. That stuff is fantastic. Really stops the punctures.
Charles
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Post by vincentc on Sept 9, 2011 22:43:52 GMT 2
Hey Charles, The smell of a chokka rope would be terrible (Where is that puking gif?..) The bottles of slime may just be what I get next. Regards Vincent
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Post by spikes on Sept 10, 2011 8:02:02 GMT 2
That slime can seriously add to the vibration problems in a short wheel based vehicle
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Post by keithbatkins on Sept 10, 2011 8:13:59 GMT 2
Good Morning Guys. I've now got most of the above and a fire extinguisher (ready to hand) as I had an interesting experience with a Citroen BX which caught alight.... twice. Globes (all sizes) seem to be a must as they always 'go' at the most inappropriate times. ie just befeore you get pulled over by the SAPS/SANDF for a 'routine check'. Regards and hope to see some of you on the 18 September at Hennops
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Post by Charles on Sept 10, 2011 8:37:46 GMT 2
Vincent it is new chokka rope.
Charles
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Post by marius on Sept 10, 2011 9:46:35 GMT 2
Hi Keith
I am a little guilty at the moment, but yes a fire extinguisher is a must for anybody.
Marius
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Post by darryn on Sept 10, 2011 13:52:13 GMT 2
Geez Hoodoo, do you pull a trailer for all those spare mate? ;D Does tyre weld actually work? My spare is still an original tyre, but the tube has long since perished. I can't find a place that stocks these tubes, so I'm kinda up the pole if I get a puncture and the tyre weld doesn't work.
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Post by spikes on Sept 10, 2011 14:07:51 GMT 2
Hi Darryn, yes it works and very well too
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Post by danie on Sept 10, 2011 16:42:03 GMT 2
Does tyre weld actually work? Yes, it works very well - at the moment a slow puncture problem at one of my motorcycles has been solved with tyre weld - recommended by a motorcycle buddy. According to the instructions on the Tyre Weld container one should "travel at reduced speed and have tyre repaired as soon as possible" - but according to the motorcycle buddy the product can be used permanently. I am also a member on two different motorcycle Forums, and will do an inquiry whether these products can be used permanently. Danie
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Post by ronnie on Sept 10, 2011 18:37:32 GMT 2
Hi Danie
Tyre weld should defiantly not be left in a tyre, it is a temporary repair. The air in the tyre, especially on a bike is your life.
Ronnie
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Post by ronnie on Sept 10, 2011 18:44:21 GMT 2
Hi Spikes
You are correct, that slime can cause terrible wheel wobbles. Most 15" rims are tubeless so rather use a tublees repair kit. This is the best and only way to fix the tyre.
Ronnie
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Post by spikes on Sept 10, 2011 19:33:13 GMT 2
Hi Danie Tyre weld should defiantly not be left in a tyre, it is a temporary repair. The air in the tyre, especially on a bike is your life. Ronnie While I agree with Ronnie that Tyre weld is a temporary fix, you can travel further with it than what you can with the "space saver stupid spares" fitted to many modern cars I did 14000 km with a tyre "fixed" with Tyre weld on a Polo. I did however check the pressure of that wheel every morning and visually before each drive. I fitted it to the right rear where it would be in sight and not out of mind. DO NOT FOLLOW MY EXAMPLE PLEASE!!
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Post by vincentc on Sept 10, 2011 19:52:21 GMT 2
Hello The other very essential addition to an emergency kit (and I have it too) is a bog roll regards Vincent
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Post by pieter6009 on Sept 18, 2011 21:28:56 GMT 2
Hi all Regarding tyre weld - only for emergencies to drive to closet location for proper repairs -(clear instruction of manufacturer on can) -If you buy get the big can - depending on the size of the punture a small can at times run of of volume. The new larger cans are best. Regarding spares - I carry spare distributor cap with cables, a plug or 2, rotor, Fan belt, 1 front wheel bearing, 1 rear wheel bearing. Good idea to have a spare 'silent" shaft rubber boot as well - I got stuck in Mozambique because of this (If the boot tears & lose grease you will pick up a terrible vibration!!) Currently I am looking for a spare "silent" shaft to carry as a spare in case I get stuck again. (Apperantly this is prone to problems if travelling to long distances without regular stops - the silent shaft joint overheats and throws out the grease causing it to go out of balance)
Best regards to all! Pieter Brummer
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Post by lincslada on Sept 18, 2011 21:32:17 GMT 2
Ive just taken the rear seat out of my niva room for more bits now..
Cheers Gav
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Post by marius on Sept 19, 2011 7:49:54 GMT 2
Hi all
I agree that tyre weld is for emergency purposes only and definitely not a permanent fix!
Pieter>> "the silent shaft joint overheats and throws out the grease causing it to go out of balance"
It may well be that there is too much grease in the CV of intermediate shaft. You actually need very little grease.
Marius
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Post by ronnie on Sept 19, 2011 9:09:36 GMT 2
Hi Pieter The intermediate shaft will give NO TROUBLE no matter how far you drive providing it has been looked after and serviced. I also agree do not over grease it, and make sure it has the correct grease. Vincent will advise the type to use if you ask him. Plenty of oils and greases sold in the spares shops are not correct. We were in the spares shop here recently and he pointed out a 5 liter container of EP90 which had an engine oil spec . It was not one of the well known brands, but it shows if you do not know the specs you can end up with rubbish. Ronnie
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Post by vincentc on Sept 19, 2011 20:02:03 GMT 2
Hi all Regarding tyre weld - only for emergencies to drive to closet location for proper repairs -(clear instruction of manufacturer on can) -If you buy get the big can - depending on the size of the punture a small can at times run of of volume. The new larger cans are best. Regarding spares - I carry spare distributor cap with cables, a plug or 2, rotor, Fan belt, 1 front wheel bearing, 1 rear wheel bearing. Good idea to have a spare 'silent" shaft rubber boot as well - I got stuck in Mozambique because of this (If the boot tears & lose grease you will pick up a terrible vibration!!) Currently I am looking for a spare "silent" shaft to carry as a spare in case I get stuck again. (Apperantly this is prone to problems if travelling to long distances without regular stops - the silent shaft joint overheats and throws out the grease causing it to go out of balance) Best regards to all! Pieter Brummer Hi Pieter Glad to have your input. A spare "silent" or intermediate shaft is a good choice, but in my experience I can handle plenty of abuse. The shaft will not be the cause of you being stuck in the veld. The rotor and dizzy cap - You bet!!! regards Vincent
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