Rolly Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi everyone We head off in 12 days time for my 96 Tdi"s first big trip, (2500km+); 10 days on Fraser Island What I'm interested in is are there any little things I should look at before embarking apart from the usual oils, filters, coolant etc. I've already done the timing belt, "P"-gasket, water & hi-lift pump, brake hoses & head gasket (ouch!) Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K88 MUD Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Wheel bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Take a couple of 6203's for the fan and aircon pulleys. Also a UJ is handy. And two wheel bearings of course. Even if you do not have the tools along to change these bits, any decent garage will be able to change them for you. I also take a full set of hoses, both belts, an alternator (they tend to fail suddenly), a clutch master cylinder and a few other bits and bobs including grease and wheel oil seals, clutch slave kit and a few other things. It's all prepacked in an army steel ammo box and lives in the vehicle 24/7. Oh, and don't forget the 90° turbo hose! On my last long bundu trip I used precisely nothing, but you can't beat the peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolly Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Thanks for the replies, forgot to say that I'd changed the hoses and belts but the wheel bearings had slipped my mind I'll throw some in just in case Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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