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by Mtman
Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: National Bongo Day Sunday 24/02/13
Topic: National Bongo Day
Replies: 4
Views: 4931

Surrey member

Hi I'm in Surrey Walton on Thames and keen to use my Bongo more this year, so happy to meet up anytime, I've only had it less than a yr and its' not getting out much. Keen on motor racing so we have been to le Mans and Spa last y, plus the West Country and new forest etc.
by Mtman
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant type advise please urgent
Replies: 18
Views: 4093

Re: Coolant type advise please urgent

I've only had the little rascal a couple of weeks ,so not sure but that erratic movement sounds familiar to what I've observed. I would know where to look for such a guage though? Any advice.....
Fingers crossed this mobile mechanic specialist will travel my way.
by Mtman
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant type advise please urgent
Replies: 18
Views: 4093

Re: Coolant type advise please urgent

Thanks all for great advice. I'm trying to get a mobile specialist mechanic to come and see me at home. He's quiet far away but I've said I'll pay him handsomely to take the trip, bleed the system and check for leeks at home . Should know this pm,then I don't have to risk another drive. The temperat...
by Mtman
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant type advise please urgent
Replies: 18
Views: 4093

Re: Coolant type advise please urgent

mmm, excuse my ignorance but when I put a stick in the tank vertically it will only hit the bottom of the right hand side of the tank, whereas the measuring lines are on the left lower down at an angle. maybe i need a longer stick with a kink in it! How would I send a PM to Haydn Callow if I don't k...
by Mtman
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant type advise please urgent
Replies: 18
Views: 4093

Re: Coolant type advise please urgent

Hi Dave, thanks for your advise, much appreciated. This car is so tricky, especially as I don't even have a manual to say what is what. The white plastic container to the right of the bonnet bay ( expansion tank?), appears to be empty, but with the angle to it i can't really see in. I've put a stick...
by Mtman
Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant type advise please urgent
Replies: 18
Views: 4093

Coolant type advise please urgent

Hi, I'm getting my bongo serviced next week, it's a new purchase and its a 2002 2.0 petrol. I've noticed the coolant is v low and I want a quick fix to fill it up before I hand it over to the professionals to do properly. Can you recommend what to put in, and how much, in plain layman's English plea...

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