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by Titan1995
Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central locking motor
Replies: 15
Views: 5318

Re: Central locking motor

I have a spare Bongo that I am breaking for spares....if you are fairly local could sort something out for you
by Titan1995
Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: broken rocker arm
Replies: 26
Views: 7466

Re: broken rocker arm

I had broken rockers over a year ago. This caused damage to the cam lobes and proved more economical to replace the cylinder head with a new one. I replaced the piston rings, and crankshaft bearings a the same time. My concern was swarf within the engine, just cleaning all that I call and had finger...
by Titan1995
Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:25 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat housing gasket
Replies: 21
Views: 6754

Re: Thermostat housing gasket

I have a receipt from 2012 I believe the part number to be F3599718.
by Titan1995
Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat housing gasket
Replies: 21
Views: 6754

Re: Thermostat housing gasket

Indeed it is a lot easier to do this.

I just went my local Ford dealer and got one from a Ranger 2.5l.

Going to check back through my records, I should have part number somewhere.

Watch this space.
by Titan1995
Wed Feb 03, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Brake light curiosity
Replies: 10
Views: 3348

Re: Brake light curiosity

We sneakily parked on the beach [over night] at Hayling Island last summer and went into the pub opposite. I had reversed the Bongo against the sea wall. It was only late when night fell that we noticed the lovely red glow of the sea wall. I had placed a battery pack in the foot well linked to the c...
by Titan1995
Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Cambelt replacement - can I do it...
Replies: 12
Views: 9865

Re: Cambelt replacement - can I do it...

Not all that hard to do. One thing that does make life easier if you make up a tool to pull the sprint tensioner onto the fixed post. I have one that I made 35yrs ago, just 8mm bar ground down to a point one end then rolled into a hook, with another piece of bar welded across the shaft making it int...
by Titan1995
Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diesel Pump Replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 7593

Re: Diesel Pump Replacement

I did mine a couple of years ago.

The main thing to watch out for is to make sure that the pump drive shaft woodruff key engages fully into the gear that drives it.

The pump can be secured with out this happening and therefore nothing turns.
by Titan1995
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:54 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear anti roll bar removal
Replies: 3
Views: 2067

Re: Rear anti roll bar removal

Good idea to replace all the rubbers, brackets and drag links at the same time.

Did mine a couple of months ago as one of the brackets had failed.
by Titan1995
Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 2247

Re: overheating

[quote="Titan1995"]

As long as you get a replacement housing to block GASKET, this method pretty well puts pay to poorly seated thermostat and the possibility of cross threading the housing bolts.

Sorry about the typo there.
by Titan1995
Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Black alloy wheels for a Purple Bongo.....
Replies: 11
Views: 6247

Re: Black alloy wheels for a Purple Bongo.....

I run 18" RX-8 Wheels ....see a lot of owners use these.
by Titan1995
Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: overheating
Replies: 7
Views: 2247

Re: overheating

When you say checked the Thermostat did you remove it and get it to temperature in a container of near boiling water on a stove or similar. Personally I would replace as a matter of course when purchasing a bongo [Now gifted with 20/20 vision in hindsight.] As all will tell you on here the bleeding ...
by Titan1995
Sat Sep 05, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear Drop Links
Replies: 7
Views: 2605

Re: Rear Drop Links

Useful to know it can be done on ramps. I didn't have any when I did mine. Shouldn't make any difference to the suspension mind you if you use stands as the axle is on the stands, maintaining normal sprung weight. But ramps will be a lot quicker! Make sure stands or ramps are sufficiently rated for...
by Titan1995
Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear Drop Links
Replies: 7
Views: 2605

Re: Rear Drop Links

I recently did mine with the rear of the Bongo up on ramps. So axle would not be under stress/ hanging down. Replaced the anti roll bar bushes and retaining brackets at the same time. [One bracket had failed]. Very very easy job especially with an impact gun to hand. Literally unbolt and replaced, n...
by Titan1995
Sun Aug 09, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Steering rack leak
Replies: 3
Views: 2010

Re: Steering rack leak

I fitted an exchange rack to my Bongo a couple of months ago.

No problems since....
by Titan1995
Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Front diff driveshaft seal replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1961

Re: Front diff driveshaft seal replacement

Not so very hard, did mine with the rest of the front suspension.

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