911 Posted 23August, 2023 Report Share Posted 23August, 2023 Hi all, Have a friend who's recently purchased a 911 3.2 and he asked me if there's anything he should keep in the car with him at all times in case he gets stuck on the side of the road, as these cars are getting older. I gave a few suggestions off the top of my head like a firestryker, oil, tyre inflator etc. Is there anything that everyone keeps with them in the car, or for long trips that I could recommend to him and even myself for that matter. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epilot Posted 23August, 2023 Report Share Posted 23August, 2023 If I'm off on an extended/ remote trip experience has taught me to carry a coil and a spare CDI, even though both cars are fitted with Classic Retrofit CDI's you just never know ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23August, 2023 Report Share Posted 23August, 2023 Everything! 😅 Seriously though, basic tools, definitely a fire extinguisher or 2. Roll of fuse wire, fuses, fuel pump relay (I'd highly recommend that), coil, fan belt (a must), and a nationwide roadside assistance membership which is also a must have! I'd probably invest in a service manual too And don't trust the fuel and oil gauges! 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icu_jimmy Posted 23August, 2023 Report Share Posted 23August, 2023 Race / Duct tape! Absolute life saver at times. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 24August, 2023 Report Share Posted 24August, 2023 18 hours ago, LeeM said: Everything! 😅 Seriously though, basic tools, definitely a fire extinguisher or 2. Roll of fuse wire, fuses, fuel pump relay (I'd highly recommend that), coil, fan belt (a must), and a nationwide roadside assistance membership which is also a must have! I'd probably invest in a service manual too And don't trust the fuel and oil gauges! Sounds like I might trust mine too much as I don’t carry anything other than the tool kit (inc fan belt), a compressor & a fire extinguisher 😬 Tips and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 24August, 2023 Report Share Posted 24August, 2023 all you really need is a fanbelt. If the fuel relay craps itself, just use the horn relay or even the window. Tuff as old nails these things! DISCLAIMER: That was my experience after dropping plenty of money ant time Yeatesy, LeeM and Dalai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24August, 2023 Report Share Posted 24August, 2023 5 hours ago, Yellowbird said: Sounds like I might trust mine too much as I don’t carry anything other than the tool kit (inc fan belt), a compressor & a fire extinguisher 😬 I only have the tool kit and extinguisher, so I s'pose I should also practise what I preach 😅 tomo and Yeatesy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 24August, 2023 Report Share Posted 24August, 2023 Like u lee I carry bugger all, extinguisher and Porsche road side assist 🤦♂️ will be heading off on a 3 day regional boys run in Sept this thread has me now thinking about getting the spare tire out of storage, packing a decent tool roll and spares 👊 LeeM and Yeatesy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sus911 Posted 24August, 2023 Report Share Posted 24August, 2023 The OP is asking about a 3.2. Suggestions are for a fuel pump relay. I'm not sure this applies to the Motronic models. Perhaps the DME relay? I don't think they are the same thing. I carry a spare DME and have used it once in 36 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 25August, 2023 Report Share Posted 25August, 2023 Yes, when we had 964 it was check the oil, tyres general maintenance of car, Take a ltr of high zink 15 w 50 pack all the Navigators stuff grab me wallet and go. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 25August, 2023 Report Share Posted 25August, 2023 I carry a bunch of tools and bits and pieces and it hasn't needed anything. I have driven it 8 days around Tassie and back, Adelaide and back. As long as they are well maintained, they are very reliable. Yeatesy and 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 25August, 2023 Report Share Posted 25August, 2023 For a 3.2? Just a toothbrush, a change of undies and a spare DME relay. I think the secret is to do preventative maintenance and that really means drive it regularly and fix things as you notice them. Also suggest installing fuses in the power supplies to the front condenser fan motor and the lights for the ashtray and the ventilation panel as they are prone to short and burn a lot of wiring out as they aren't fuse protected from the factory. Google will provide a "how to". Also a set of relays in the headlight circuit will improve brightness and extend the life of the hi/lo switch. Like others have said, they are surprisingly reliable. Oh, if you have a 915 car, carry a spare clutch cable wrapped inside the top of your spare wheel. I actually had it inserted in a length of vinyl tube from Bunnings to stop it rattling and marking my rim. tomo and 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911 Posted 26August, 2023 Author Report Share Posted 26August, 2023 On 25/08/2023 at 07:45, sus911 said: The OP is asking about a 3.2. Suggestions are for a fuel pump relay. I'm not sure this applies to the Motronic models. Perhaps the DME relay? I don't think they are the same thing. I carry a spare DME and have used it once in 36 years. I think my car 87' has the DME relay under the driver's seat? Not sure 100% though. I'm not sure if the earlier cars are the same. His one is an 85'. DME wouldn't be ideal to change on the side of the road? Not sure if seat needs to come out? 13 hours ago, Peter M said: For a 3.2? Just a toothbrush, a change of undies and a spare DME relay. I think the secret is to do preventative maintenance and that really means drive it regularly and fix things as you notice them. Also suggest installing fuses in the power supplies to the front condenser fan motor and the lights for the ashtray and the ventilation panel as they are prone to short and burn a lot of wiring out as they aren't fuse protected from the factory. Google will provide a "how to". Also a set of relays in the headlight circuit will improve brightness and extend the life of the hi/lo switch. Like others have said, they are surprisingly reliable. Oh, if you have a 915 car, carry a spare clutch cable wrapped inside the top of your spare wheel. I actually had it inserted in a length of vinyl tube from Bunnings to stop it rattling and marking my rim. Thanks Peter fuses are a good idea. I need to get on top of that for my own car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 26August, 2023 Report Share Posted 26August, 2023 All 3.2's have a DME relay under the passenger seat. I think you could unplug the old relay (leaving it in place as it's held by a 10mm bolt) and plug a new one while the seat is in place provided your hands aren't too big. In any case the seat is only held in place with 4 allen head bolts (8 or 10mm, can't remember!) and you can tilt the seat back to gain easy access without having to lift the seat out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dav Posted 26August, 2023 Report Share Posted 26August, 2023 For sure carry a spare DME fuel pump relay in your 3.2 as others have said. I had mine fail out on the open road last year (it was the original from 1987) and the car just died at 100km/h, luckily on a quiet piece of road. I grabbed the spare from the frunk and had it up and running in just a few minutes. No need to remove the passenger seat just push it back all the way and remove the socket off the old relay which will be bolted down. Click in the new one and just leave it floating around under the seat. Unbolt the old one when you get home and bolt the new one down. I also carry a range of fuses and relays, spare fan belt and spanner as well as a tyre repair kit and 12v pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 28August, 2023 Report Share Posted 28August, 2023 Credit card and roadside assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 28August, 2023 Report Share Posted 28August, 2023 First-aid kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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