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Pre-Calico Mogfest Tech Day, Sept 12
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:46 pm
by pinzwheeling
Calico Mogfest is only 2 months away. Are you ready to take care of all those little issues or tune ups? Ramona Motors will be having a Pinzgauer Tech Day on September 12.
Jim LaGuardia of GoatWerks will be on hand to offer advice, technical expertise and repair / mod services throughout the day. If you haven’t had a chance to meet Jim and you own or want to own a Pinzgauer, you need to show up. Although Jim's advice and personality are free, his repair services and tune-ups are not.
We will have refreshments and barbecue available, if you desire adult beverages, it has to be BYOB.
If you think you have a special need, or might need parts to complete your service, repair, etc., please acquire the required parts and bring them with you. If you’re not sure, contact Jim LaGuardia at GoatWerks.com BEFORE the tech day. We are right next door to a Kragen and an AutoZone, so oil, gear oil, etc. are easily available.
About a week ahead of time, we will request RSVP so we know how much food / drinks to purchase.
Ramona Motors is located at
1939 Main Street
Ramona, CA 92065
760-789-4242
sales@ramonamotors.com
See you there!
Ramona Motors
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:02 pm
by Jim LaGuardia
Are there any suggestions on a demonstration/repair topic?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:20 pm
by pinzwheeling
Jim LaGuardia wrote:Are there any suggestions on a demonstration/repair topic?
Can you demo how to change my stock motor into a 2.7 high compression fuel injected monster? I'm sure everyone would like to see that!
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:50 pm
by Kirby
I would LOVE to be there.... but I will be on a cruise in Alaska,and will miss it....I know, don't feel sorry for me
A subject I would reccommend is ~ how to "check the vehicle" for potential problems, early signs of cracks, wear and tear...things to check to prevent major repairs later...
I have not experienced any thing major yet...but I would say that would be good time spent!
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:56 pm
by Erik712m
pinzwheeling wrote:Jim LaGuardia wrote:Are there any suggestions on a demonstration/repair topic?
Can you demo how to change my stock motor into a 2.7 high compression fuel injected monster? I'm sure everyone would like to see that!
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:37 pm
by Jim LaGuardia
I can bring pictures of the process
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:21 am
by pinzwheeling
I think it's time for another valve adjustment / carb tuning session. I'm sure that there would be some interest in that.
I will be joining you for Techday and have stuff to work on
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:30 pm
by uberpinz
I will be joining you for Techday. I have the following issues that need resolving:
After playing around at the NWMF UBERPINZ is dieseling and that noise that sounds like a speedometer cable going out seems to be present when going up hill under load. I also hear that rhythmatic sound in the left hub, (at least that is where it seems to be coming) from around the 40-55 miles per hour range (noisier when on a hill). I seem to have blown another exhaust gasket, what’s going on with that? Also it maybe time to have a valve job done.
Any training around any of those and more would be appreciated.
Jay and Donna
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:24 am
by Jim LaGuardia
Jay, I will call you later today.
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:05 pm
by pinzwheeling
Tech day is next Saturday (9/12)! Will attendees please email me or post if you're planning on coming?
You can email me at
mike@ramonamotors.com or call 760-789-4242
Look forward to seeing everyone next weekend!
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:37 pm
by Jim LaGuardia
I should be there by 9am
Remember, I do have some used parts.
I'll bring a power bleeder amd my brake adjustment tools.
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:59 pm
by pinzwheeling
Just a reminder to please RSVP so we can have an idea of attendees.
See you on Saturday.
Michael and Jim
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:36 pm
by dr4yrk9
wished I could go, stuck working unfortunately.
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:57 pm
by pinzwheeling
dr4yrk9 wrote:wished I could go, stuck working unfortunately.
Me too! Of course I'll be working on my Pinzi!
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:09 pm
by David Dunn
Since Mike and Jim were so kind to pick up some furniture for me south of San Diego, I guess I'll be there, especially when they said they'd turn it into kindling if I didn't!
For anyone taking the "tech day" literally....don't ! Like the Gatherings I hold in the Los Angels area, this is an opportunity to learn more about yours and others Pinzgauers. The best way to learn something is to have someone show you, or to listen to a sound to determine if it's normal or not.
Also contact me if anyone wants me to bring any tinted windshields or door glass sets with me.