Just bought a pinzy! need info?

Torchd · Post by **Torchd** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:33 am

HI.

Im a newbie here. I've just bought a 716 1992 pinzy... and need information on that... like anything i can know about it.. engine specs, is it all time four wheel drive? how can i engage the diff locks?

Would some one know whats the PCD on the pinzy? it has five bolts and can i install 15 inch rims on it instead of 16's?

Would appreciate all the help.

Thanks.

Lightningpinz · Post by **Lightningpinz** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:09 am

Yours is one of the turbo diesels. Suggest you drop down to the pinz turbo diesel forum. They probably have answers

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:42 pm

torchd, what side of the pond do you live on?

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:39 pm

Torchd
Start your thread anew in the Turbo Diesel section. From the little info you have given so far, you have a P90. The lug pattern on 716/18s is the same as used by G Wagons and some MB Sprinter vans. The typical larger tires fitted to the TDs are 285/75-16s. And iirc, 15" rims will not fit because of the calipers.

If you like, pm me with the VIN, and I may be able to give you a little more info.... or at least I'll know as much as you do about your truck.

And just to appease some of the slobbering gas Pinz owners, post a pic of your truck too.

Dave Dunn

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:08 pm

Dave, Hi how did the only guy in the us other than his father to work on the td

put 15 inch rims on his disc brakes? are they not true td brakes? yes pics please

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:22 pm

Erik712m wrote:Dave, Hi how did the only guy in the us other than his father to work on the td put 15 inch rims on his disc brakes? are they not true td brakes? yes pics please

Erik
From the diffs on out, about the ONLY thing in common between the 710/12s and the 716/18s are a couple of bearings in the portals, boots and tires. I have seen pics of factory disc brakes on a 712, and was done with the addition of brackets to hold the calipers.
On that 710, he never said TD brakes, but disc brakes with dual calipers in front. There is no indication of what wheels he used, or the lug pattern. A disc brake conversion done in California on a 710 used wheels from a MB with the hubs redrilled for that pattern. Just because someone list a bunch of different options/upgrades, do not assume they are from a newer Pinz. And definately do not read into a description something that may not be there, or used.

Dave Dunn

Torchd · Post by **Torchd** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:19 pm

Hey guys...

Thanks!!

Erik712.. i Live in Pakistan!
And yes it is a ^ cylinder Turbo Diesel.. 2.4L vw motor.

Dave Dunn... my pinzy's VIN is 716 2 112 0003357.
Are you sure it has the G wagon lug pattern?? Whats the distance between the bolts?? like Toyota Corollas have 100mm X 4.... how much do pinzys have?

Yes i have dual calipers discs in front and single caliper discs in rear.

Enlighten me Pleasee!

texas pinzgauer · Post by **texas pinzgauer** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:48 am

I just knew this fellow didn't live here! I also knew you guys were going to JUMP when he said diesel!

The Real4X4.com forum is ever watchful!

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:21 am

Hmmm, Dave, Pakistan was a "confirmed user"

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:28 pm

Profpinz wrote:Hmmm, Dave, Pakistan was a "confirmed user"

Yeah, Peter.... it's also comfirmed that I shouldn't look up VIN data when I'm tired.