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

I recently had to get the Pinz in the garage for replacing the axle seals. I just deflated the tires to about 10 psi and drove in. Once in the garage, I inflated them to 20. No hassle and only took a few minutes.

Thanks everyone for the advise. Just circling back after completing r/r of both sides of the rear axles. It was not too difficult. I separated the axles halves by using cable tensioners turnbuckles from Orchard Supply. The ends fit two groves built into the rear case. Sliding the axles back in is ea...

Good to know the axle housing is heavy. I don't have a hoist but I'll try using a transmission jack. I need to find some jack stands which are high enough for the Pinz. I need to build the tool you have in the post.

I noticed a large leak on the ground under the rear axle. The boot is full of fluid so I image the seal has fail on the output shaft. I found this forum post going over the remove of the axle. http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4578&v Is this the list of parts needed t...

edzz wrote:rear Plug 11 and 12
http://www.pinzgauer.com/parts.php?cat= ... view=04-05

the front is basically the same

Thanks, that makes it obvious which ones to remove.

So it looks like your about 30 miles from Expedition Imports http://www.expedition-imports.com/ in Vallejo, CA. Scott should be able to help you out with any parts and manuals you need. EI is a valued resource and a forum supporter. :D I recently bought a clutch master rebuild kit from EI. I'm clos...

you need a maintenance manual. If one did not come in the glove box or the tools, it would be good to order one. don't take out the bottom plug until you take out the top one to verify the level of the hub oil. LOL I've learned my lesson on that tip the hard way on a VW transmission. Hopefully I fi...

I'm fairly new to Pinz maintenance since I adopted the company Pinz. I'm looking to change the fliud in the hubs but I can't find information on where the plugs are for draining and filling the hubs. Anyone have pictures on the plug locations? It's a '72 710M.

-John