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by Garrycol
Tue May 12, 2015 2:43 am
Forum: Body/Electrical
Topic: Steering "box" question.
Replies: 17
Views: 2902
Australia

Re: Steering

As Peter said but I would add a bit of heat - where it is is not going to damage any steering box seals - screw that shaft as tight as you can - heat - screw - heat - screw - bang - cool - cool - cool

garry
by Garrycol
Sat May 09, 2015 12:06 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Registering "Grey Market" car car in California
Replies: 11
Views: 7101
Australia

Re: Registering "Grey Market" car car in California

Rules, Regulations, Paperwork and Red Tape......It seems to be the same everywhere nowdays. :cry: Seems to be a characteristic of countries that comprise a Federation of States - even though it is one country the States seems to have their own ideas of how to do things. California doesn't like Pinz...
by Garrycol
Tue May 05, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Unimog and Mil. Gwagen in Ca.
Replies: 8
Views: 4190
Australia

Re: Unimog and Mil. Gwagen in Ca.

I find the US attitude to foreign diesels a bit anti competitive - the US allows their own home grown crappy low powered (for engine size) dirty diesels but makes it almost impossible for modern foreign high powered, low emission diesels to be imported - might be able to done but most manufacturers ...
by Garrycol
Tue May 05, 2015 3:38 am
Forum: Body/Electrical
Topic: Steering "box" question.
Replies: 17
Views: 2902
Australia

Re: Steering

I have mine off a few times without any real issue - I would be using a standard socket (not 12 point) and using a big breaker bar - moderate heat should not hurt but nothing real hot.

But all this should not be needed.

Garry
by Garrycol
Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Replacement side mirrors
Replies: 20
Views: 13940
Australia

Re: Replacement side mirrors

These Defender mirrors should work OK. I have them on a vehicle and they work well. Also thinking of them for my Haflinger. http://www.paddockspares.com/mtc5217-door-mounted-mirror-defender-type.html Or http://www.paddockspares.com/pm752-door-mounted-mirror-defender-large-type-web-exclusive-special-...
by Garrycol
Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:45 am
Forum: Haflinger engine and driveline
Topic: Getting the most from the brake system of the Haflinger.
Replies: 7
Views: 5517
Australia

Re: Getting the most from the brake system of the Haflinger.

Mike I actually think the brakes are OK for the vehicle but I do have a lot of experience with drum braked vehicles. My haffie is driven on the road in the city a lot, is a bit quicker than most Haffies and stops very well - nice hard pedal and lots of grip. I think the trick is to always have the b...
by Garrycol
Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: TentCot, anyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 7348
Australia

Re: TentCot, anyone?

I have used these tents. They do go up quickly and are of excellent quality. They are heavy and are quite large when packed away. Probably not an issue if being placed in the back of a Pinz but with a normal 4wd like a Discovery 2 the tent in its bag is too large to go into the back and needs to go ...
by Garrycol
Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: OTHER 4x4's
Topic: Rosie the rover
Replies: 29
Views: 2438
Australia

Re: Rosie the rover

Mike - some inspiration for you. This is a mates 101 - has a worked 3.9 injected V8 and goes much, much better than a 101 should :twisted: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Forum%20Posts%20Album/image5_zpsfcwkxbb2.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Forum%20Posts%20Album/...
by Garrycol
Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: TentCot, anyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 7348
Australia

Re: TentCot, anyone?

Sorry missed the 24v to 12v trailer light reducer issue. I tow a number of 12v trailers with mainly 12v vehicles so no issue but as with the Pinz my Fc101 is 24v. I have one of these fitted to the rear of the chassis to convert 24v signals to 12v signals for the trailer. http://www.redarc.com.au/ima...
by Garrycol
Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:29 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: TentCot, anyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 7348
Australia

Re: TentCot, anyone?

Part of the reason involves mosquitoes of unusual ferocity. I've thought about rigging up mosquito netting, but figured this would likely get in the way when loading and unloading equipment. Yes I have been through the same consideration as you and did start with the Cot idea. I guess mossies are t...
by Garrycol
Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: TentCot, anyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 7348
Australia

Re: TentCot, anyone?

If you are going to sleep in the back why do you need a cot - why not just a mattress on the floor - in if you were in Aust a traditional Swag on the floor. The type of cot you mentioned is not popular here as they have poor thermal properties - cold when it is cold and hot when it is hot - mainly d...
by Garrycol
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Anyone tried NGK Iridium spark plugs?
Replies: 4
Views: 3064
Australia

Re: Anyone tried NGK Iridium spark plugs?

Many new vehicles are fitted with Iridium or Platinum plugs as original equipment and do not seem to have issues.
by Garrycol
Thu Mar 19, 2015 3:30 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Anyone tried NGK Iridium spark plugs?
Replies: 4
Views: 3064
Australia

Re: Anyone tried NGK Iridium spark plugs?

I have them in my Haflinger. They provide a much stronger spark and hence in tough conditions like if things oil up or the engine is running rich there is less sooting up of the plug - they just keep going where normal plugs may stop working. They also have a life about 5 times that of normal plugs ...
by Garrycol
Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: OTHER 4x4's
Topic: Rosie the rover
Replies: 29
Views: 2438
Australia

Re: Rosie the rover

When you take the hardtop off - replace it with this - it fits. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Forum%20Posts%20Album/JD1_zps1oszwmhx.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Forum%20Posts%20Album/JD2_zps4ifkz54j.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Forum%20Pos...