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by Eat Aunt
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Quiet exhaust for V6
Replies: 4
Views: 133

Re: Quiet exhaust for V6

I'm actually after recommendations for an exhaust that is known to be on the quieter side of the noise spectrum LOL

I have just bought a new exhaust and had it fitted ... hence my post above

Thankyou
by Eat Aunt
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Quiet exhaust for V6
Replies: 4
Views: 133

Quiet exhaust for V6

Hi all I'm after a quiet exhaust for my V6 Bongo 2001. I must have had an original exhaust when I bought my V6. I had to get a new back box and centre section. However it does roar .. Previously with the old system, it used to be so quiet it actually felt like you were in an electric train when crui...
by Eat Aunt
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2.0i litre petrol 1999 Camshaft position sensor 12v.
Replies: 9
Views: 2952

Re: 2.0i litre petrol 1999 Camshaft position sensor 12v.

Hi, I have had my Bongo for 13 years and know it fairly well. It still runs smooth and well. But last 12 months it does classic crankshaft position sensor problems symptoms and rpm runs up and down quickly, tries to stall, sometimes does but always starts again fine. So it is intermittent and more ...
by Eat Aunt
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Power Loss esp on Hills
Replies: 6
Views: 1625

Re: V6 Power Loss esp on Hills

Did you ever solve this issue? I have a V6 petrol and am having similar issues I went through similar with my 2001 V6, including engine cutting out randomly 6 new plugs helped ... but not solved , New Coil pack helped .... but not solved.... cutting out not solved However after talking with George ...
by Eat Aunt
Fri May 19, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air Conditioning Bongo (Petrol) urgent Hants West Sussex
Replies: 2
Views: 757

Re: Air Conditioning Bongo (Petrol) urgent Hants West Sussex

Thanks Bob,

Really need somewhere nearer..

Somewhere in the area Portsmouth - Chichester - Petersfield - Winchester - maybe Bournemouth way...

Need to be able to be picked up if the Bingois needs to go into an operating theatre overnight ...

Thank you

Ian
by Eat Aunt
Fri May 19, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air Conditioning Bongo (Petrol) urgent Hants West Sussex
Replies: 2
Views: 757

Air Conditioning Bongo (Petrol) urgent Hants West Sussex

Hi all Any Air Con experts around the Portsmouth / Fareham area please ....? For my 2001 V6 Bongo, I really need an expert to find the very small leak on the Air Con My local Mazda garage recharged it last week and tested it (they did it a couple of years ago and it was proper chilly willy lol) it s...
by Eat Aunt
Wed May 22, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)
Replies: 5
Views: 2005

Re: V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)

All went well, anyone who would like a chat about this V6 job, drop me a private msg with your phone number and I'll give you a bell...
Ian
by Eat Aunt
Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)
Replies: 5
Views: 2005

Re: V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)

Job going well, Members Factsheet is awesome, but has anyone had any "Oh s**t moments doing this job LOL ?
by Eat Aunt
Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)
Replies: 5
Views: 2005

Re: V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)

p.s. does anyone in the Portsmouth area have the V6 workshop manual we could borrow for a couple of days please ?

Thank you

Ian
by Eat Aunt
Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)
Replies: 5
Views: 2005

V6 Full Cambelt kit and Waterpump change. Advice please :)

Hi All After 14 years of owning a 1995 diesel AFT,late last year I purchased a lovely 2001 white V6. Sadly the front camshaft oil seal was leaking and killed the alternator and also the cambelt is rather oily too So.... could I have advice please on any do's and dont's regarding fitting the Cambelt...
by Eat Aunt
Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Service failed Windscreen Washer Motor with Pics DONT DELETE
Replies: 34
Views: 21261

Re: Service failed Windscreen Washer Motor with Pics DONT DE

Subaru ones are an exact match for the front if you need a new one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACP-Front-Single-Outlet-Windscreen-Window-Washer-Pump-Replacement-/390998997484?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru&hash=item5b095b39ec Nice one Spencer54 I'll get one of tho...
by Eat Aunt
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Service failed Windscreen Washer Motor with Pics DONT DELETE
Replies: 34
Views: 21261

Re: Service failed Windscreen Washer Motor with Pics DONT DE

Very helpful thread =D>

Thanks all, would not have dismantled both pumps without the pictures and advice \:D/

Cheers

Ian
by Eat Aunt
Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Alternatives to Continental Vanco Contact2 Tyres? Advice pls
Replies: 10
Views: 8386

Re: Alternatives to Continental Vanco Contact2 Tyres? Advice

Thank you Oz, Muz and Derek, a great help :D

Will do some ringing round.

Just had MoT 'advisories' on two rear tyres, so gives me a little time to get a pair (of tyres lol)

Thanks again

Ian
by Eat Aunt
Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Alternatives to Continental Vanco Contact2 Tyres? Advice pls
Replies: 10
Views: 8386

Alternatives to Continental Vanco Contact2 Tyres? Advice pls

Hi All I have been using Continental Vanco Contact 2 tyres for many years without any problem.. However are there alternative tyres that fellow Bongoliers recommend ? I'm looking for a pair of better priced tyres. Any advice including recommended suppliers much appreciated :D Thanks in advance Ian
by Eat Aunt
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:26 am
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Southern Softies 2012
Replies: 23
Views: 7025

Re: Southern Softies 2012

Continuing with our theme of holding members' meetings on the top of windswept hills :lol: the 2012 Southern Softies meeting will be held at Hastings Touring Park over the weekend of 20 April. We have booked 80 pitches, all with electric hook-up. Booking commences by telephone only from Thursday 26...

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