Driving CDTI To Spain

[rustymotor]

Hi All,

Taking family to Spain in July in my 04 Tour and wonder what spare parts I should take with us?

The car has done 155K and just had an alternator and new belts, oil and filter and brake pads.

The bonnet catch caught me out at the weekend but now done.

rustymotor.

[coab]

Maybe some water/antifreeze/ 1 ltr of oil in case your levels drop in the high temps? Usual warning triangle stuff but the M47 tends to be ultra reliable.

[mbev51]

Hi, I took mine down to the Pyrenees last year, and a previous visit to France ended in a breakdown. You should consider those things that would stop your car dead. My auxiliary drive belt snapped near boulogne, they didn't want to know, said couldn't get the part. The fuel delivery system can cause problems, I would carry a spare top quality under bonnet pump. You should have a great time, these cars are at their best on the motorway.

[rustymotor]

Thanks mbev1,

I've done the belts and the old belt was not in bad shape so will take it along with a spanner for the belt tensioner and a socket for the crank pulley, only had the car a few weeks, the fuel pump is a concern after reading a few threads. Engine is running nice very quiet.

[steve-45]

Do you have the single or dual fuel pump system ?

[rustymotor]

Hi steve-45,

here's a picture of the under bonnet probably two pump system.

[HarryM1BYT]

Originally Posted by rustymotor

Thanks mbev1,

I've done the belts and the old belt was not in bad shape so will take it along with a spanner for the belt tensioner and a socket for the crank pulley, only had the car a few weeks, the fuel pump is a concern after reading a few threads. Engine is running nice very quiet.

No point in taking a socket for the crank pulley, they are uber-tight, you will not undo that with normal tools.

[rustymotor]

Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

No point in taking a socket for the crank pulley, they are uber-tight, you will not undo that with normal tools.

The reason was: When fitting the new alternator and aux belt I had the tensioner maxed over, putting it on the crank pulley last found I had to turn the engine to pull the belt on to the crank pulley.

[rustymotor]

Thanks coab,

Will chuck in the triangle bulb set oil and water full range of hammers

[tony062622]

Originally Posted by rustymotor

Hi All,

Taking family to Spain in July in my 04 Tour and wonder what spare parts I should take with us?

The car has done 155K and just had an alternator and new belts, oil and filter and brake pads.

The bonnet catch caught me out at the weekend but now done.

rustymotor.

Here is a list of requirements for France and a one for Spain,presuming you are going via France.Halfrauds stock the breathlyser kit cant remember the cost, and the high viz is one for every person in car.Have done the trip loads over the years but not in 75 YET.

Requirements in France
• Full and valid driver’s licence
• V5C
• Proof of Insurance
• Passport/national ID
• Two NF certified breathalysers
• Reflective jackets for all passengers
• Warning triangles
• Headlamp beam deflectors
• GB sticker (non GB-euro symbol plates only)
• No speed camera detectors or sat-navs with camera locations

Driving in Spain
Full, valid driving licence*
Proof of insurance (third party or above)
Proof of ID (passport)
Proof of ownership (V5C certificate