Going to Le Mans next month - what to take in the kit?

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Farbbm
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Wed May 15, 2013 1:16 pm

I'm taking the Sport to Le Mans next month and want to avoid the same problem as I had in 2011 when the fuel filter broke and left me stranded on the autoroute hard shoulder. Not wanting a repeat performance, what parts would you suggest I take in case of emergency, obviously towing another E30 is out of the question :D but I'm open to suggestions. The car will have a service and check over before we go.
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Wed May 15, 2013 1:22 pm

your AA international relay card... :wink:
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Wed May 15, 2013 1:36 pm

Fuel pump and crank sensor.
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Wed May 15, 2013 4:47 pm

Fuel pump relay
Spare bulbs
Cable ties
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8,10,13,17mm sockets(with suitable fittings!)and/or combination spanners
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Wed May 15, 2013 5:12 pm

a can of petrol&box of matches!
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Wed May 15, 2013 7:11 pm

I always carry a spare rotor arm and dizzy cap, and a water pump/alternator belt. But then the only things that can fail on mine, stop the car and are repairable at the side of the road are pretty much those two things. M10 with a weber ftw in regards to road side maintenance.
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Wed May 15, 2013 11:03 pm

double check the engine, top hoses etc, spark plugs, Id take a power inverter converts your cigarette lighter so you can use mains 3pin plugs,

Tell your mobile provider your going abroad so they include internet and calls etc in your plan,

keep few bottles of water, oil, hacksaw, all the main tools, torches, ive got a handheld crank torch,

spare jubilee clips, fuses bulbs,

jump leads/ power pack,

tyre inflator, ensure spare wheel is good, also take a couple cans of holts tyreweld just in case!
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Wed May 15, 2013 11:42 pm

Just take your mother-in-law's credit card.. :D
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Thu May 16, 2013 9:20 am

Shotgun, balaclava. You're good to go!
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