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by NJ718
Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Driveline, transmission, wheels, brakes, suspension, lockers, axles
Topic: 718 SOCOM front springs
Replies: 17
Views: 4669

Re: 718 SOCOM front springs

Just remove the inner helper spring that was added.
by NJ718
Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:40 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: 1986 Pinzgauer 718m for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 3673

1986 Pinzgauer 718m for sale

Ex US Military 2.4 L VW Diesel, Auto trans, power steering, disc brakes Excellent mechanical condition 7- new BFG Mud terrains on steel wheels Set of combat wheels with run flats 2 sets of canvas Doors, windshield, rear seats, included Some new parts and military parts included $45,000 or BO Call Bo...
by NJ718
Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: SOCOM 718 battery wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 2377

Re: SOCOM 718 battery wiring

Ground wire to neg of bat 1
jumper from pos bat 1 to neg bat 2
24v pos to pos bat 2
12v pos wire to pos bat 1

Not sure why they did it this way as mine also had a 24v to 12v converter which was installed by military
by NJ718
Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: Diesel engine issues
Topic: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.
Replies: 23
Views: 7275

Re: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.

Outer wheel bearing part # 900.6245
size 50.8 x 101.6 x 20.6- RLS16
by NJ718
Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: Diesel engine issues
Topic: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.
Replies: 23
Views: 7275

Re: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.

Now that you have been home for a while, what was the source of the leak?
by NJ718
Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Diesel engine issues
Topic: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.
Replies: 23
Views: 7275

Re: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.

When the seal leaks, it drips from the passenger side rear corner on the valve cover. You can see it from underneath.
by NJ718
Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Diesel engine issues
Topic: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.
Replies: 23
Views: 7275

Re: New (to me) 718M, and oil consumption question.

Check your rear camshaft seal, it may look like the valve cover gasket is leaking. I changed my vc gasket 3 times before figuring out it was the seal.
by NJ718
Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: Delta Wheels and Runflats Headed to Scrapper......
Replies: 3
Views: 3562

Re: Delta Wheels and Runflats Headed to Scrapper......

I now know why you are scrapping them, I took one to my local tire shop(trucks, tractors, etc) and they beat on it for 30 minutes before giving up. I took it home and cut the tire off as it was trashed anyway. My conclusion is that they must have used a special hydraulic press to mount these tires. ...
by NJ718
Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:34 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: 712m 4-sale - Sold
Replies: 26
Views: 11780

Re: 712m 4-sale - Sold

What happened to your 718?
by NJ718
Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
Topic: 4th Annual Mass MOG Trail Ride in Palmer Massachusetts
Replies: 6
Views: 4113

Re: 4th Annual Mass MOG Trail Ride in Palmer Massachusetts

This is a great fun every year, been registered for a month. Usually about 8 Mogs and 4 Pinz. Looks like 2 diesel Pinz this year.
Bob
by NJ718
Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: New 718 Owner
Replies: 10
Views: 5334

Re: New 718 Owner

Just out of curiousity, do you know the last 4 numbers of the VIN?
Bob