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by ako
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:24 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Body repair - rust removed, advice needed
Replies: 4
Views: 3823

Body repair - rust removed, advice needed

I have worked on a whole bunch of different vehicles before, but never had the pleasure of repairing rusted areas of body work. In the front corner near the door I have ground all the rust - it was about 1/2" thick. This is what I am left with : https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1...
by ako
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Sources for Hub Steps
Replies: 23
Views: 12590

Re: Sources for Hub Steps

I was thinking about making some hub steps - any advice on metal thickness to use so that there is enough clearance between the hub and the wheel? thank you all! You can get some play-doh and put it on the hub. Put the wheel back on and tighten the lug nuts. Then remove again and measure the thickn...
by ako
Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: $400 rifle mount option?
Replies: 12
Views: 4365

Re: $400 rifle mount option?

Brickren wrote: Who polishes their brake booster?
My wife used to before we had 3 kids. Now I have to do it myself. :mrgreen:
by ako
Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
Topic: Part II - Restoration and Exploration - Aaron's TGB 1111
Replies: 62
Views: 12357

Re: Part II - Restoration and Exploration - Aaron's TGB 1111

Looks pretty good to me for a vehicle that will be driven, not a display item 8)
by ako
Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: NSW Australia Pathfinder for sale on GumTree
Replies: 12
Views: 5171

Re: NSW Australia Pathfinder for sale on GumTree

Might have to wait for ProfPinz to wake up foe answer on the exhaust return. :wink:
by ako
Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: NSW Australia Pathfinder for sale on GumTree
Replies: 12
Views: 5171

Re: NSW Australia Pathfinder for sale on GumTree

TechMOGogy wrote:they blocked off the exhaust returns on the intake manifold.
Is that common in Australian versions of the Pathfinder's?
Is the return for heating the intake manifold or for EGR? Either way it's not wanted in most of Oz.
by ako
Sat Nov 07, 2015 11:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Connecting rod length
Replies: 13
Views: 6433

Re: Connecting rod length

If you want to get heat to the cat you could try ceramic coating the manifold and exhaust system that is in front of the cat. Not sure how much of a good idea this is on an air cooled engine though. Other options is the thermal wrap which is at least easily reversible. But it can trap moisture in an...
by ako
Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:16 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Turn signal switch smoking
Replies: 24
Views: 13025

Re: Turn signal switch smoking

Brickren wrote:While applying brakes, My left front turn signal comes on. Could this be the cause or result of turn signal switch failure?
Sounds like an earthing problem. If you turn signal switch has failed then it could be shorting out.

Try disconnecting the turn signal and then applying the brakes.
by ako
Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:41 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: 1975 710m for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 7141

Re: 1975 710m for sale

Looks like Wolfgang panzer is bumping old posts then and I don't realise :mrgreen:
by ako
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: 1975 710m for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 7141

Re: 1975 710m for sale

Good luck with the sale. I will bump your ad to top and post your pics if you explain what you mean by heavy duty front bumper from Saudi Arabia? Do you just mean the one piece design instead of the two 'bumperettes'? Heavy duty front bumper from Saudi Arabia Pinz, and original bumpers. http://imagi...
by ako
Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:03 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Speedo needle bouncing
Replies: 10
Views: 4914

Re: Speedo needle bouncing

They make cable spray lubricant for motorcycles, wonder if this could be used instead of pulling out the cable? They can be a bear to get back in their sheaths and you can fray them pretty easy, at least on same vintage bikes. Though, no experience with pinz speedo cables, just thinking out loud. M...
by ako
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:46 am
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: Carburetor foot print
Replies: 5
Views: 3472

Re: Carburetor foot print

I refurbished mine recently and still have the old spacer that sits below the carb.

Would a scaled drawing of this help you?
by ako
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:43 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Headlights randomly going out
Replies: 34
Views: 14738

Re: LED Headlights randomly going out

By process of elimination, you could put the original lights back in.

If they are playing up it would be a wiring issue.

If they work perfectly it would be more to do with the LEDs and the low currents as mentioned above.

Hope you haven't thrown the originals out :lol:
by ako
Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:44 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Nice Olive drab paint job
Replies: 5
Views: 2152

Re: Nice Olive drab paint job

I thought that was their latest military vehicle... probably would get more guys to join up! Don't they have some exotic police cars as well in the middle east? Yes, my kids got to see the Corvette belonging to the fire brigade last week. They even got to sit in it and rev the engine. The boot (tru...
by ako
Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:39 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Nice Olive drab paint job
Replies: 5
Views: 2152

Re: Nice Olive drab paint job

GenevaPinz wrote:Plasti-dip or wrap? I do hope it is easily reversible in any case...

Looks like Sheikh Zayed road, am I right?
Yes, SZR is correct. Not sure about wrap, some guys do it and others paint. Matte black was a big trend a while ago.