porsche emergency kit...what do you carry?

[rick3000]

I have never been stranded in the middle of nowhere, but I like to be prepared. If you take care of these cars they are very reliable, so I am more focused on the being able to deal with a flat tire and basic survival stuff. I would rather call AAA than try to change a water pump on the side of the road.

Among many other things, I carry: lug wrench, crescent wrench, screwdriver, pliers, extra fuses, gloves, mini air compressor, tire gauge, jumper cables, first aid kit, swiss army knife, flares, a blanket, and snow chains in the winter.

[mountainman]

Originally Posted by rick3000

I have never been stranded in the middle of nowhere, but I like to be prepared. If you take care of these cars they are very reliable, so I am more focused on the being able to deal with a flat tire and basic survival stuff. I would rather call AAA than try to change a water pump on the side of the road.

Among many other things, I carry: lug wrench, crescent wrench, screwdriver, pliers, extra fuses, gloves, mini air compressor, tire gauge, jumper cables, first aid kit, swiss army knife, flares, a blanket, and snow chains in the winter.

I never even contemplated changing a waterpump on the side of the road, but having one with me gives me the option of renting someone's lift for a few hours and changing it or paying him to do it while I watch. After all, it isn't rocket science.
Our travels are not not centered around big cities and we may do thousands of miles without getting close to one. Try finding a Porsche dealer in Colorado or western Kansas.
A case in point is last week we were traveling with another couple who have a boxster when the tiptronic went into emergency mode. It was a weekend and the closest Porsche dealer was over 3 hours away. We could have called AAA and had it towed to the dealership and rented a car for the 2 or 3 days. Instead, I have a duremetric pro and it took less than 15 minutes to hook it up, find the fault and clear it. Drove it a bit and rechecked it and all was fine. Last year on the fall tour another couple had the same thing happen and they called AAA had it towed to the dealership and guess what they did..... cleared the fault, charged them almost $200 and sent them on their way. And they missed an event they had paid for and were looking forward to.
In less than 30 minutes I can change a belt, relay, fuse. In an hour I can change the ignition switch or a headlight switch. And if I can get to any garage with a lift a waterpump and thermostat takes 2.5 hours. And that is why I try to carry emergency parts even though I rarely need them. I also have 3 Porsches and many parts fit at least 2 of them and some all 3 so I will eventually need those parts in the emergency kit for routine maintenance.

[kk2002s]

Last long trip 2000+ miles I bought and carried with me a new AOS with cable clamp pliers.
Gave me something to think about - how I would change that on the side of the road on a hot engine

Along with Belt, sockets, breaker bar, Can of Fix-o-Flat, fuses, Fuel pump relay, gal. distilled water, quart of oil
Even for short trips 100-200 miles I carry some tools, water and always a fully charged flashlight

I always carry a piece of wood with me to knock on

Next long trip I'm adding the bottle of wine, cheese /crackers so I can relax a bit, let things cool down before working on the road side repairs

I figure if I have it, it won't break.

[Perfectlap]

1. Two cans of flax fix. Have never used this product on the 986 though.
2. electric air pump.
3. Cobra battery jump start pack. Highly rated on Amazon will start an SUV. Fits in rear shelf cubby. Can charge cell phone.
4. X type lug wrench.
5. LOL 10 qts of oil, wrench and spare filter. Stupid but Boxster has so much space. I need to take that out.
6. waterproof packable ski jacket.
7. Usually distilled water jug.
8. utility knife and scissors.
9. antacid and advil.
10. fuse kit stashed in spare tire.
11. I had one of those tire plug kits, lost track of it. Need to replace.

I only drive weekends but it's usually hour plus drives. Friends live in the boonies or in the seaside communities.

[schnellman]

Can of fix-a-flat and my USAA roadside assistance card and Visa.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by schnellman

Can of fix-a-flat

If only it wasn't talking about tires, that'd be a wonder product.

[com3dorm3]

All good info.
Also add "a used engine"