Hi and welcome
I think bongolia a bloke on here is in South London and has a garage and contacts
He will be along soon to help

Takes over half an hour on mine to get the stat to open and the bottom hose hot When it gets upto the 80c mark I have to give it a few boy racer revs and hold it at 2000rpm for a few 30 seconds blasts to get it to open A wee tip if you are using antifreeze and Water. Use hot water to fill the syste...

Scaremongering Compulsory will not happen I've just bought another diesel What they going to do about the lorries and trains and jcb and tractors and all the diesel standbye generators at hospitals / prisons etc To big a task to happen in my lifetime and I'm in me 40s If it does I will stand corrected

Don't know about your suggested method sounds feasible
Rear or sideways facing seats are not required by law to have belts

Takes over half an hour on mine to get the stat to open and the bottom hose hot
When it gets upto the 80c mark I have to give it a few boy racer revs and hold it at 2000rpm for a few 30 seconds blasts to get it to open

Easy job
Speak to the breakers they will have one in stock
Bongospares is well talked of on here
But do check the diff breathers arnt blocked on yours

Have to agree with the others here. You could end up with all kinds of hidden expense. Also worth bearing in mind there's petty much no depreciation now, the big overlooked cost of vehicles, so a bit spent on TLC can be justified. 8) Just sold mine after 4 years of owners ship I sold it for £650 le...

And it's surprising how much you fall back in love with the old beasts when you spend a few dollars on them

Forgot the links
http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... 23#p531323

Try the breakers
Might be able to explain your problem to them
Bongspares is well spoken of on here and has good stock
Fast postage for me as well

Is it a case of
better the devil you know

Is the engine and cooling system good in yours
The last arches didn't last long 4 years ?
Just sold mine and think yes £5000 to be certain your buying a good one

Think you said the rear diff is leaking Northern bongo has Sussed this problem out and it's usually a blocked diff breather causing pressure build up and leak of diff seal Think there's breathers on both diff and something else He will be along to confirm soon where the others are and how to clear I...

It should give you a pressure on the side wall of the tyres

Yes lugs and thin bolt holes on top
Hang it off your right angle brackets

I use AA and have a parts /labour insurance with them
5 breakdowns per year £500 each time for £130 a year ( for the insurance )
19 year old bongo
And 25 year old landrover defender