Approximately 10/15/03 22:54, Jeff Olsen uttered for posterity:

> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.

If you suspect your serpentine, I'd go ahead and change it
before you leave. If you still have the original, it is
getting where I wouldn't trust it. If changed at 60K,
a spare won't hurt anything, but willing to bet it will
rot before it is needed.

Spare fuses, one or more really strong lanterns *not* powered
by your electrical system. Good shovel. Good cable chains
just in case. A good HiLift or ComeAlong. Coupla tow straps.
Food.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ***

 

Approximately 10/15/03 22:54, Jeff Olsen uttered for posterity:

> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.

If you suspect your serpentine, I'd go ahead and change it
before you leave. If you still have the original, it is
getting where I wouldn't trust it. If changed at 60K,
a spare won't hurt anything, but willing to bet it will
rot before it is needed.

Spare fuses, one or more really strong lanterns *not* powered
by your electrical system. Good shovel. Good cable chains
just in case. A good HiLift or ComeAlong. Coupla tow straps.
Food.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ***

 

Approximately 10/15/03 22:54, Jeff Olsen uttered for posterity:

> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.

If you suspect your serpentine, I'd go ahead and change it
before you leave. If you still have the original, it is
getting where I wouldn't trust it. If changed at 60K,
a spare won't hurt anything, but willing to bet it will
rot before it is needed.

Spare fuses, one or more really strong lanterns *not* powered
by your electrical system. Good shovel. Good cable chains
just in case. A good HiLift or ComeAlong. Coupla tow straps.
Food.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ***

 

Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

c wrote:
>
> Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of
> the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with
> the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without
> any loss of quality.
>
> Chris

 

Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

c wrote:
>
> Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of
> the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with
> the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without
> any loss of quality.
>
> Chris

 

Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

c wrote:
>
> Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of
> the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with
> the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without
> any loss of quality.
>
> Chris

 

"bob zee" <cam509@linuxmail.org> wrote in message
news:bmm2et$o50jc$1@ID-177997.news.uni-berlin.de...
>
>
> "Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
> news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
>
> > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > -jeff
>
> spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my
> jeep:
> fuses - these are cheap!
> hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator)
> radiator hose (upper and lower)
> heater hose (a couple feet should work)
> couple quarts of oil
> couple feet of wire
> alligator clips for above wire
> light bulbs (brake, turn, etc)
> brake fluid
> tranny fluid (gear oil?)
> couple u-joints
> oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing:
> beer.
> 8~)>

Don't forget duct tape! Saved us many a time...
extra gallons of water (those used 3-liter bottles
work great for that). I presume he'll be taking
a toolkit, for installing those U-joints.

Elks need to see turn signals?
__
Steve
..

 

"bob zee" <cam509@linuxmail.org> wrote in message
news:bmm2et$o50jc$1@ID-177997.news.uni-berlin.de...
>
>
> "Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
> news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
>
> > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > -jeff
>
> spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my
> jeep:
> fuses - these are cheap!
> hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator)
> radiator hose (upper and lower)
> heater hose (a couple feet should work)
> couple quarts of oil
> couple feet of wire
> alligator clips for above wire
> light bulbs (brake, turn, etc)
> brake fluid
> tranny fluid (gear oil?)
> couple u-joints
> oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing:
> beer.
> 8~)>

Don't forget duct tape! Saved us many a time...
extra gallons of water (those used 3-liter bottles
work great for that). I presume he'll be taking
a toolkit, for installing those U-joints.

Elks need to see turn signals?
__
Steve
..

 

"Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vothi5rfm2c634@corp.supernews.com...
> I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get
it
> at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you
> should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is
going
> to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it
> anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to
> change much on a relatively short hunting trip.

Better watch it... those belts stretch when new, and you'll have him
stuck in the woods with a slipping new belt. You have to install it,
tighten to spec, then run it for a while (several days?) then tighten
again.
__
Steve
..

 

"Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vothi5rfm2c634@corp.supernews.com...
> I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get
it
> at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you
> should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is
going
> to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it
> anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to
> change much on a relatively short hunting trip.

Better watch it... those belts stretch when new, and you'll have him
stuck in the woods with a slipping new belt. You have to install it,
tighten to spec, then run it for a while (several days?) then tighten
again.
__
Steve
..