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- Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:12 am
- Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
- Topic: 3 Wet Days In UK
- Replies: 0
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3 Wet Days In UK
Here are some you tube vids that we took on our recent 3 day trip here in the UK a few weeks back. Im sure that you know that we have been hit with some heavy rainfall and winds over here this year. This area is on one of our military training areas with a short night drive in here somewhere http://...
- Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:38 am
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Zambian Repair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2713
Re: Zambian Repair
Funny enough the axle stands worked out quite well. I had an axle stand supporting the central tube, along with the trolly jack underneath most of the time. I should have got the guy to weld a couple of plates on the sides at the bottom but time was moving on and they were quite sturdy. Some more pi...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:47 am
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Zambian Repair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2713
Re: Zambian Repair
Couple more pictures
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:45 am
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Zambian Repair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2713
Zambian Repair
Last month I went out to Zambia to help a friend out with his 716. Had a number of issues which needed sorting. I was out there working in 35 degree heat having left the UK with temps at around 8 degrees. As you can see it was African style working. One of the local Lodges let us use their undercove...
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:29 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Any info on pinzy.... just got a new one!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9165
Re: Any info on pinzy.... just got a new one!
It's a common problem with the D24 Engine for the camshaft to break. Number of reasons why that happens so my advice when you get a Pinzgauer with this engine fitted is :- 1/ Replace timing belt 2/ Replace bottom toothed pulley behind the crankshaft pulley 3/ Replace rear injection pump belt 4/ Repl...
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 2:01 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Reworking a 716
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4584
Re: Reworking a 716
Yes its a 24volt Samsung Road Mate have a look here. It comes in handy when out on the trails for a weekend or just to warm a pie up http://www.roadking.co.uk/mobile-12v-and-24v-microwave-ovens/microwave-oven-samsung-roadmate-24v1.html Few videos of us laning in Wales only short ones due to speed of...
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:37 am
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Reworking a 716
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4584
Re: Reworking a 716
Hi Ed Yes Im in the UK Its good to have a RHD Pinz over here my first Pinz was a LHD 710M then I moved on to my my first 716 Diesel sold that and got this one. I love the diesel ones and particularly like the smaller 716 In the back I have it kitted out with a bed, 24volt microwave, camping table, t...
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:45 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Reworking a 716
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4584
Re: Reworking a 716
Nearly everything wanted replacing or repaired
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:43 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Reworking a 716
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4584
Re: Reworking a 716
The work seemed like it was never ending
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:40 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Reworking a 716
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4584
Re: Reworking a 716
Few more
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:39 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Reworking a 716
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4584
Reworking a 716
Some pictures of my 1997 716 having a hard top fitted along with me rebuilding the engine complete paint job and lots of other work.
Spent the last 18 months working on her
Spent the last 18 months working on her
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:20 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: 718 Rebuild
- Replies: 84
- Views: 28298
Re: 718 Rebuild
That's real nice work Peter. That axle case looks new. I had to fit a new cylinder head on mine along with another one that came from Malaysia. I again used the AMC Head from a UK company good price. He has just shipped one out for Steve in Zambia. They only deal in VW diesels engines So try him if ...
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:58 am
- Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
- Topic: Handbrake/emergency/parking brake clean/adjust (710M)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5792
Re: Handbrake/emergency/parking brake clean/adjust (710M)
Yep get them relined by your local brake guy they are a standard size so you should be able to get them relined a lot cheaper.
I did a set here in the UK £35
I did a set here in the UK £35
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
- Topic: Cobaw State Forest, Victoria, AUSTRALIA.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6041
Re: Cobaw State Forest, Victoria, AUSTRALIA.
I have run BFGs old Mud Terrains and had a set of the new KM 2s I don't think that the new KM2s are that good. I would now go for Kumho KL71s The best Tyres that I have run off road on the Pinnies, Land Rovers and Jeeps are Simex Jungle trekker 2s size 34-11.5 I have also tried the Simex extreme but...
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:22 pm
- Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
- Topic: Wheel drive oil replacement
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10625
Re: Wheel drive oil replacement
Should be Glygoyle and its expensive Mobil Glygoyle 30 Mobil Glygoyle Series are polyglycol based lubricants blended with selected additives. They provide outstanding performance in extreme temperature gear, bearing, circulation systems and gas and refrigerator compressor applications. They are avai...