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#6 - Help, my iltis is leaking oil.
Blogpost #6: Help, my iltis is leaking oil.
1) Which seal set to choose?
We often get the question "which seal do I need?".
That's why we have created a handy overview, in which you can immediately see which set to choose.
2) How to order:
You can easily search by article name in our webshop, see →
3) Refill differentials with oil.
Gearbox: 3.6L - 80W90
Rear differential: 1.6L - 80W90
Article number iltisshop oil: A0522
#5 - Differential locks
Blog post #5: Differential locks.
1) goal:
A major disadvantage of the Iltis is the limited suspension travel.
That is why the vehicle is equipped with a rear differential lock, and later also with a front one.
We see that customers are often not familiar with the use and/or operation of the differential lock(s) that are included as standard with the Iltis.
2) What is an open (standard / non-locked) differential?
To understand what a locking differential is, we first need t...
#4 - Installing brake adjusting gears.
Blog post #4: Installing brake leveling gears.
VAG Numbers:
-Bolt: 183 609 221 - 183609221
-Rondel: 183609227
-Wolf roundel: N0122314
-Friction washer: 183 609 229 - 183609229
-Adjusting gear: 183 609 225 - 183609225
Iltisshop reference for the complete set: Set21
1. goal:
A total of 8 of these sets are used in the car.
This allows the brake shoes to be adjusted.
Sometimes the teeth are worn out, or the entire set no longer clamps properly on the anchor plate.
These sets ar...
#3 - Ignition switch removal.
Blog post #3: disassembling the ignition switch.
1) Theory.
To prevent the ignition lock of the Iltis from being simply replaced, these were permanently attached to the housing at VW.
Once the lock is pushed into the housing, a spring steel latch springs into a recess.
Order number iltisshop ignition lock: A0185
2) disassemble.
However, it is quite simple to disassemble these locks.
For this it is necessary to drill a hole directly above the spring steel lock with a drill of 3 mm....
#2 – Batteries.
Blog post #2: Batteries.
1) Which battery to choose?
We are often asked which batteries are suitable for the VW & Bombardier iltis.
The (military) Iltis uses a 24V system and therefore has 2x 12V batteries in series.
The batteries of the Iltis are located under the rear seat, and are therefore limited in height.
Never use batteries higher than 190mm (ideally = 175 / 180mm).
This prevents the poles from making contact with the bodywork during assembly & disassembly.
#1 - Replacing the shock absorber rubber.
Blog post #1: Replacing the shock absorber rubber.
This blog post only applies to the original shock absorbers of the brand “BOGE”
VAG original shock absorber: 183413029
VAG rubber loose: 183413381A
Iltisshop reference rubber loose: A0254
Without special tools, 2 people will be needed.Our reproduction shock absorbers A0333 do not use these rubbers.
1) Dismantling the old rubber:
It is best to carry out these works with the lower eye of the shock absorber clamped in a v...