I will start working on 'Mad Iris', the Pinzgauer with an early Fiat Croma engine.
Brief:
The truck was imported from Montenegro to the USA. No records and no maintenance done in the recent past. AFAIK, Pinzgauers did not come with Fiat engines. I am guessing a passionate person did this combo. The reasons I bought - a joy to look at the engineering that went into Pinzgauer. I also believe old soul sometimes needs a renewed spirit.
Challenge:
Fiat Croma 154 was never sold in the States, so no support whatsoever. Pinzgauers have good enough support but with the weird combo, there are many unknowns.
Current State:
Vehicle: 1983 Pinzgauer - highly modified
Engine: Good folks on this forum helped to do initial identification. Guess is Early Croma 2500cc turbo diesel engine (Type 8144.91 | Version 154 AF 55 A)
Transmission: Standard Pinzgauer (again a guess)
Immediate list:
Current Pictures:
Brief:
The truck was imported from Montenegro to the USA. No records and no maintenance done in the recent past. AFAIK, Pinzgauers did not come with Fiat engines. I am guessing a passionate person did this combo. The reasons I bought - a joy to look at the engineering that went into Pinzgauer. I also believe old soul sometimes needs a renewed spirit.
Challenge:
Fiat Croma 154 was never sold in the States, so no support whatsoever. Pinzgauers have good enough support but with the weird combo, there are many unknowns.
Current State:
Vehicle: 1983 Pinzgauer - highly modified
Engine: Good folks on this forum helped to do initial identification. Guess is Early Croma 2500cc turbo diesel engine (Type 8144.91 | Version 154 AF 55 A)
Transmission: Standard Pinzgauer (again a guess)
Immediate list:
- Replace the starter bolts (one started bolt broken)
- Find the right fuel filter and replace it
- Find the right oil filter and replace it
- Find the right oil weight for a oil change
- Replace axle boots on all four wheels
- Find the oil leaks and see if those can be fixed
Current Pictures:
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