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Is Permatex Aviation Sealant okay to use on the valve cover side of cork gaskets? I have some left over from the motor rebuild so it's handy, but if it isn't suitable I'll spend the $10 to get what is needed.

Thanks for the reply. I want to keep up on lube changes, but with prices going up I don't want to change if there's still life i the old fluids.

I changed my transmission fluid three years ago with Redline MT-90 75/90, and it now has about 6000 km on it. What is the recommended change interval for the trans with this type of fluid?

During my annual brake bleeding, I saw some fine red particles came through the bleed hose from the drivers front wheel cylinder. After about five pumps the fluid ran clear. Nothing like this came out of the other wheel cylinders. The particles looked like the flakes of red death you get from the fu...

I made a homebrew version out of stainless steel and it looks more homemade than I'd like. Was hoping for something more professional looking than I am capable of.

I've noticed a few trucks with a front mounted plate with the Swiss flag and the word "Pinzgauer" underneath. I've looked at the usual dealer sites and haven't found any. Where do you get one of these?

What are the recommended tie-down points to secure a Pinz onto a trailer for transport? I'm getting ready to transport my Pinz to Wisconsin and want to get some advice before the day of departure arrives. I've transported other framed vehicles before but, but considering the unique under carriage ar...

They charged $200 for the repair which included calibration and replacement of the odometer cog gear set. Charges are based on what needs to be done. I told them that I could get a new speedo if necessary so not to do the work if it went over $250, and they understood and said they'd call if it look...

I wanted to follow up on the speedometer repair. I sent it to Powl's Speedometer in Lancaster, PA, and they fixed and returned it within a week. Works just fine now.

After a few heating and cooling cycles with the heat gun, and some gentle prying with tiny screwdrivers, the lens finally came out. I discovered the pot metal gear had become loosened from the shaft, so based on the instructions of a previous post I scuffed the shaft and gently squeezed the gear hub...

Also, if the lens absolutely won't budge I am considering taking it out in pieces and replacing with another lens. Does someone out there make a replica speedo lens overlay so it looks authentic?

Yes, the metal ring is off and I am left with the clear (cloudy yellow, really) lens. I was worried about the overlay on the lens, so I pointed the heat gun at the speedo body where the lens rests and not the lens itself. I'll give low heat another go tonight and see if I have more luck. I have some...

I removed the speedo to try to repair the odometer, but got stuck with removing the plastic lens. I used a hair drier with no luck, then graduated to a heat gun on low, but still no luck budging the lens. I ran a box cutter blade around the edge of the lens but it is still stuck in the housing. I go...

The odometer and tripometer on the speedometer are working off and on (mostly off), though the speedometer itself is working fine. Is it possible to open the speedometer to repair these or is it a case of replacing the entire speedometer?

I used the cork gasket with Permatex 3 Aviation sealant have it hasn't leaked a drop.