Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

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Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by ConAndChar » Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:43 pm

It looks like I need a replacement engine for my Bongo :(
The garage reckon it has dropped a valve, but I'm not sure of the extent of the damage to the engine to be honest.

Any suggestions on where to source one? Or do any of you think it would be better to just fix the one I have?
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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by teenmal » Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:03 pm

Its always best to ascertain the problem before you start purchasing bits and pieces /engines etc.

Has your mechanic/garage removed the head for inspection etc.

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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by ConAndChar » Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:14 pm

I don't think they have taken the head off yet. I just got a quick update from the dealer I bought the Bongo from in the first place and they mentioned trying to get a reconditioned engine. They aren't doing the work themselves, another garage has her just now.
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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by David Edwards » Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:22 pm

Same thing happened to me, apparently it is common, the garage picked for repair ruined the engine so I bought a replacement from George at bongospares, 07836 598528, three years ago now, still going absolutely perfect, worth a ring, it was delivered within two days straight to my new fitters who said it was perfect.
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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by teenmal » Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:40 pm

ConAndChar wrote:I don't think they have taken the head off yet. I just got a quick update from the dealer I bought the Bongo from in the first place and they mentioned trying to get a reconditioned engine. They aren't doing the work themselves, another garage has her just now.

Is your vehicle under warranty ?.
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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by ConAndChar » Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:21 pm

Thanks for the number for bongo spares.
Yep I have a warranty, up to £300 but the dealer is being decent and promised to help me further.
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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by Gasy » Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:53 pm

Is that a £300 warranty limit ?
Gas safe heating engineer / plumber if you need any advice just shout.
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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by ConAndChar » Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:57 pm

Gasy wrote:Is that a £300 warranty limit ?

Yes, but the dealer is helping me out as I only her 60 days and 900 miles before she died :(
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Re: Where to source a reconditioned 2.5 diesel engine

Post by Gasy » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:25 pm

^^^^^
I should think so aswell
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