THE PORTAL HUB - Pinzgauers, Haflingers, Volvo 303s and more!

Huge thank you to Steve for the Salisbury plains weekend, we all had a great time and the boys have plenty to tell their friends with much exaggeration of course! This was first time off road for me, and given the handicap of my road tyres, one rescue (thanks to Paul) seems quite OK I think?? Any pi...

Thanks Jim, Have driven 70 miles since oil change,just checked all the wheel drives,no oil level issues yet,so I am hoping it was over fill problem,will check them again next month.Also replaced 1 drain plug & 2 filler plugs.just received spare plugs/washers from S-TEC very prompt service they p...

Found a ex mod company selling self recovery matting here in the UK, has any body here used the matting, I am thinking of buying some rolls but not sure if its any good!

Regards

Garymartin.

Thanks mike, went on a charity off road course yesterday,great fun first time off road ,no grinding coming from diffs or portals,but will check oil levels this week.rear diff filler plug worn so hex key just spins,might try tapping with hammer & chisel also level plug on same diff stuck will try...

drained the rest of the axle drives today,oil poured out of one other filler plug,checked oil levels in the diff units,oil poured out of level plug on 2 units,same 2 as axle drives,so I am assuming it was an over fill problem.is this a correct assumption?

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Garymartin.

Hi smiley, just reading your thread same thing happened to me,have 718k, my thread is in the turbo d section.Managed to drain and refill all drives on one side very pleased with my self,(being mechanically challenged)undone front passenger side filler plug and oil all over me.there was no pressure f...

Hi Mike,
the way it poured out I think it must be a seal gone, I am going to have an other look @ it in the morning,would the excess oil come from the diff box ?,also if I keep the diff box full,without replacing seal,can I drive without doing any damage?

Regards

Gary.

was in the process of draining & replacing my wheel drive oils,all going well,until front passenger side,loosened filler plug, oil came pouring out,more oil than the previous drives,where is this extra oil coming from?also noticed slight leak from yellow boot.any ideas?

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Garymartin.

Hi Steve, any more details on meet,should be able to make it,will have ferry to catch Sunday afternoon . Is it at camp site? thanks.

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Garymartin.

Hi hoops pinz, congratulations on your 716, is it a k or m the diesels are a joy to drive, my 718k also had very little rust protection on the rear side doors,some aluminium plate was put on to hid rust damage but I will have to give them more attention when time permits,what year is yours? enjoy. R...

Hi fesm_ndt, Have you managed to obtain an air con unit ? sorry no spare mounts here. Have STEC re stocked with bracket? which part of oz are you based.
Regards
Garymartin.

Hi Nigel, happy new year.
I have just been reading through thread,once intercooler installation is complete,do you refit the existing front cover or does it need to be modified? Mine is a P80 front,not sure if i like the larger covers.
Thanks,
Garymartin.

Hi fesm-ndt, Does that mean they have stopped stocking that part?or are they awaiting new stock?its always a bit of a worry when they stop stocking various parts.Have you decided what roof top unit you will use,if you get the bracket,I purchased mine in June @ 332.22 Euro. Hope you get sorted.it doe...

Hi Dreadnought,
just reading your thread on Salisbury plain.From time to time I stay in Romsey,and would like to explore /drive on the plain.Do you need special permits/permission?
If not do you know of any useful maps I could source.

Regards.

Garymartin.

Hello fesm_ndt sorry about the delay in a reply but things are very hectic at the moment.No pics yet, will take some this weekend weather permitting.the box on top is made by red dot corporation,(recommended by Mr Dunn) Model R-6100. I need to re insulate the cab area and engine covers,erect some ki...