Driving CDTI To Spain

rustymotor · 20th June 2017, 05:30

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 · 20th June 2017, 05:47

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 · 20th June 2017, 05:56

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 · 20th June 2017, 05:57

Thanks coab,

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

rustymotor · 20th June 2017, 06:04

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 · 20th June 2017, 06:17

Do you have the single or dual fuel pump system ?

rustymotor · 20th June 2017, 06:19

Hi steve-45,

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

rovertone · 20th June 2017, 07:36

I'm in the Algarve now and travel to and fro twice a year. I carry a spare UBP and have accumulated a set of water hoses which I cram into the spare wheel well. I carry bits and bobs of tools and gaffer/gorilla tape, bulbs etc.

Trouble is you can get paranoid about what to take as anything could go wrong, one of the downsides of a forum is that you hear about all things that can go wrong and start thinking 'will this happen to me'!

The first time I did the trip with a caravan my radiator burst in Spain in the foothills of the Pyrennees, the local garage was ex Rover and they sourced a new radiator overnight!
Make sure all routine service items are spot on, have breakdown cover in place and go and enjoy the 'open' roads.
Good luck.

Avulon · 20th June 2017, 09:29

Good credit card, or euro-recovery - and it doesn't really matter how old or what make your car is once you get far enough from wherever home is - these are the only two guaranteed methods to get you back safely. It's nice to be able to fix minor faults and keep going though. Normally I'd carry socket set, spanners, general toolbox bulbs, belts and fuel pump. (oh and spare tyre/wheel - and jack).

steve-45 · 20th June 2017, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustymotor

Hi steve-45,

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

Yep, a 2 pump system, I think I would take a spare under bonnet pump with me.

20th June 2017, 05:30	#1
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Driving CDTI To Spain 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.

20th June 2017, 06:19	#7
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Hi steve-45, here's a picture of the under bonnet probably two pump system. Last edited by rustymotor; 20th June 2017 at 07:10.. Reason: add pic

20th June 2017, 07:36	#8
rovertone Gets stuck in Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 667 Thanks: 185 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	I'm in the Algarve now and travel to and fro twice a year. I carry a spare UBP and have accumulated a set of water hoses which I cram into the spare wheel well. I carry bits and bobs of tools and gaffer/gorilla tape, bulbs etc. Trouble is you can get paranoid about what to take as anything could go wrong, one of the downsides of a forum is that you hear about all things that can go wrong and start thinking 'will this happen to me'! The first time I did the trip with a caravan my radiator burst in Spain in the foothills of the Pyrennees, the local garage was ex Rover and they sourced a new radiator overnight! Make sure all routine service items are spot on, have breakdown cover in place and go and enjoy the 'open' roads. Good luck. __________________ 2003 Mk 1 Connie SE CDTi Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage 2 out of 17 produced Also 2004 Rover 25 SXi CVT, 1999 Megane Cabriolet and still missing my 800 Fastback.

20th June 2017, 09:29	#9
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Good credit card, or euro-recovery - and it doesn't really matter how old or what make your car is once you get far enough from wherever home is - these are the only two guaranteed methods to get you back safely. It's nice to be able to fix minor faults and keep going though. Normally I'd carry socket set, spanners, general toolbox bulbs, belts and fuel pump. (oh and spare tyre/wheel - and jack). __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

20th June 2017, 05:47	#2
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	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.

20th June 2017, 05:56	#3
mbev51 Banned Removed Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Removed Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 171 Thanked 315 Times in 223 Posts	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.

20th June 2017, 05:57	#4
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Thanks coab, Will chuck in the triangle bulb set oil and water full range of hammers

20th June 2017, 06:04	#5
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	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.

20th June 2017, 06:17	#6
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Do you have the single or dual fuel pump system ?