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by chipvan
Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: lumpy start,had new plugs.still lumpy
Replies: 10
Views: 2190

Re: lumpy start,had new plugs.still lumpy

tested the power to the glow plug bar..11.5 volts and after light goes out the power satays on for maybe 10-15 seconds.. so would looking at the cold start solinoid be next move? had new glow plugs only 2 months or so ago. the egr is blanked off and the vac pipe that goes to the egr has been always ...
by chipvan
Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: lumpy start,had new plugs.still lumpy
Replies: 10
Views: 2190

Re: lumpy start,had new plugs.still lumpy

superb thanks simon...will try that later. =D>

tbh the cold start relay has never worked propperly since we have had bongo.

Its never run high then drop down,and drops a bit when ac is on too


from what you say it could be a relay issue..will have a play .
by chipvan
Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: lumpy start,had new plugs.still lumpy
Replies: 10
Views: 2190

lumpy start,had new plugs.still lumpy

bongo has started getting lumpy on start up then after warm perfect.

I changed the glow plugs bout 2 months ago.

from what i read on here maybe the glow relay of cold start solinoid.

But iam not sure what to try 1st or in what order to try and work out the problem.
by chipvan
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Cubby hole mod
Replies: 26
Views: 6969

Re: Cubby hole mod

yum yum
by chipvan
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: fitting throttle poss senser and fuel shut off??easy to fit?
Replies: 2
Views: 1100

fitting throttle poss senser and fuel shut off??easy to fit?

:lol: are these jobs easy enough for a diyer??...anyone done either...many thanks
by chipvan
Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: broken down belts broken..need help..
Replies: 1
Views: 710

broken down belts broken..need help..

Hi there...can someone please help.to change alternator belts to you need to taje off ac belt uf so any ideas??..
by chipvan
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: fuel shut off valve?not sure where it is
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

Re: fuel shut off valve?not sure where it is

Thanks guys! 8)
by chipvan
Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: fuel shut off valve?not sure where it is
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

fuel shut off valve?not sure where it is

hi guys last night at 1am i decided to move the bongo up against the garage door for security and took key out and carried on running. its done it a little bit in the past but this time woulnt stop at all.had to remove fuel line! sounds like fuel shut off,as not seen a turbo timer anywhere. any idea...
by chipvan
Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Charge 2 batteries
Replies: 17
Views: 5178

Re: Charge 2 batteries

Yup Willinton uses the Voltage Sensitive Relay, you will some times here it clicking after you have switched off the engine, so provided the charger will put the voltage up above that of the relay switching point it will charge both batteries, some small mtce. type chargers might not get the voltag...
by chipvan
Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Lowered
Replies: 28
Views: 7836

Re: Lowered

bdc nice pics!
by chipvan
Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replaced pump seals now van won't start - Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 1548

Re: Replaced pump seals now van won't start - Help!

Sucking in air from somewhere maybe?
by chipvan
Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: rubber bits at top and bottom of suspention springs
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

rubber bits at top and bottom of suspention springs

anyone know what these are called mine are falling to bits,and the gaitor round the shock as this is split.

been having a clonk over bumps when braking

2 years ago new nearside wishbone

1 month ago front and rear anti roll bar bushes,track rod ends,drop links,and off side wishbone
by chipvan
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: chugg on start up,then fine rest of the day egr?
Replies: 7
Views: 1848

Re: chugg on start up,then fine rest of the day egr?

Blanked both ends of egr off tonigh,is it me or is it slightly quicker through the gears?

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