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I successfully installed the new drop link on the weekend.With the pyramid cover removed it was a lot easier.I popped the top ball joint on with a 'G' clamp and then held the bottom of the link with a spanner on the lock nut to stop it turning while I poppped the bottom joint on the ball with a larg...

Has anyone replaced a gear change link (with a ball joint each end) which is attached to the gearbox.Do the ball joints just snap on? There is not much room under the Pinz. Do I have to pull things apart?
Is there a trick to it and does it require a bit of grease?
Thanks in advance
Peter

Does anyone know if the brakelight switch from a 700APT Haflinger would fit a 710M Pinzgauer and is there a problem using 12V instead of 24V?
Cheers
Peter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCAfDYBqKWA&feature=fvsr
Great photography and music.
Cheers
Peter

Hi Fleg, I have a booklet that was produced by SDP in Australia in about 1985 as a promotion document for the 2.7 litre version that was sold here in OZ. On page 60 weights for the 710M are: Curb Mass Front axle 1100 Kg Rear axle 860 Kg Total 1960 Kg Gross Vehicle Mass Front axle 1550 Kg Rear axle 1...

I have a 1975 710M Radio truck and it too has the bracket on the rear. Also under the drivers seat the body has been stamped 49/87, I have been told that this is when the body was replaced in my case the 49th body in 1987, is this correct?

Thanks Jim,
I will look for the switch via Mercedes/VW and thanks for the tips.
Peter

My brake lights sometimes stay on when the brake pedal is released. Is there an after market switch that would do the job or does it have to be a genuine part? Would it be possible to fit without the need to bleed the brakes?
Cheers
Peter