Bongo Fury

So we've just bought a 1995 4WD 2ltr diesel side conversion. I got to do the test drive as hubs wanted to make sure I was happy with how she felt.. & the answer was great.

We drove her 100m on Saturday & again on Sunday & shes brill - cruises at 70 but has power to overtake the VWs at 80. Temp gauge at 11oclock- the whole time not a flicker

But then....

When we got her home hubby noticed a knocking noise when he was reversing onto our driveway on full lock... & then same again when pulling off on full lock. Hmm.

I have just realised I can pull up the MOT history (something I wish I'd realised before handing over our dosh). Hubbys headed off for the week on a road trip & I'd love to be able to put his mind at rest. So please give it to me straight- should I be worrying about these?

9846Advisory notice item(s)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general suspension corrosion

I think our next move is to get her into a bongo specialist for an inspection. We're near Telford /Wolverhampton any recommendations?

Welcome. Ian Taylor in Stoke on Trent would be a good option. The knocking could be CV joints on a 4wd. The other items would all best be seen to. Corrosion of coil springs gets my attention as that might indicate corrosion elsewhere also, to be expected in a 95 Bongo but wait and see what a specialist says. Good luck and keep us posted.

Hi and welcome.

Can't improve on Mike's words of wisdom.

Thanks Mike and Bob for the advice -; I'll be ringing Ian tomorrow - it'll be reassuring to get an expert view.