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rmel wrote: Tue Mar 25, 2025 5:41 pm I wouldn't use one, it's all unique hardware no margin if you mess it up.
Use the special fan locking pliers and a breaker bar. Torque = 67 Nm.

67NM in case you have a M14 Nut, 150NM if you have the M16

I only sanded the surface, no special treatment with primer.
I've used a Kevlar scissor to cut the raw fabric and a small angle grinder (Proxxon LHW 28547) to cut the excess on the dog house.

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Another layer of carbon/kevlar for the whole dog house
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Painted with Mipa Protector
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Done
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Nice side effect: It also reduces ...

I've reinforced it with kevlar/armid and epoxy resin (my engine fan exploded and damaged the dog house)

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"welded" the cracks:
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Repaired the holes with carbon ...

I would recommend replacing the timing cover gasket (7101010141) as well.
This is a simple task and you don't need to purchase any additional tools to remove the rear main seal when you take the cover off.

Remember that there is an additional metal cover/thrower (7101020201) on the crankshaft. Just ...

It's not normal, but I think most of the pinzgauers have at least a bit of oil in the Central tube.

O-RING 179-3C/69 (9023776 - Number 3 in the picture) or SHAFT SEALRING A42X55X8-VI 468 (9023860 - Number 8 in the picture) are leaking in this case.
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