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by roosmith
Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Navi
Replies: 5
Views: 2647

Re: Navi

Another vote for try somewhere other than Halfords. I love them to bits for certain items and services but they have little to no training before being let loose. They almost certainly won't have seen a Japanese import in the 6 weeks since they left school and joined Halfords :D
by roosmith
Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: 2 stroke oil
Replies: 15
Views: 9847

Re: 2 stroke oil

Or a thick layer of carbon and burnt grease on your valve stems etc. Like a greasy carbon cushion. I dunno just having a laugh, and my word do we need a laugh... I was told that vag oil is a bad plan for regular use in the Bongo despite the fact it can be done. All the extra stuff you have to check...
by roosmith
Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:09 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Draining gearbox
Replies: 8
Views: 3637

Re: Draining gearbox

mikeonb4c wrote:
Treat youself to a Pela. I change my oil wearing my best suit :lol:
Another vote for the Pela, expensive but does make everything cleaner and easier. In the winter you can do oil changes from above without having to roll about on the floor getting wet and cold.
by roosmith
Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New Exhaust - do I actually need the winter pack?
Replies: 16
Views: 6322

Re: New Exhaust - do I actually need the winter pack?

A lot of people get rid of it, it is highly unlikely to be of any use to you and probably doesn't work anymore either.
by roosmith
Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Off Message
Topic: How clever is this ? !
Replies: 15
Views: 5587

Re: How clever is this ? !

I don't disagree Mike, we've had the mass debate :shock: on here before about different solutions for different people. For me its more about the ingenious solutions, things fitting within others things, everything having dual function and completing it all for less than a third hand battered motorh...
by roosmith
Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: Off Message
Topic: How clever is this ? !
Replies: 15
Views: 5587

Re: How clever is this ? !

Undeniably clever design, I would love to make something like that. I wonder how heavy all of that is though? Got to be close to being overweight surely?
by roosmith
Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Retiring,Roaming, Rambling, Campsites: Advice needed
Replies: 35
Views: 13445

Re: Retiring,Roaming, Rambling, Campsites: Advice needed

We're members of the Caravan and Camping Club and always use CL sites. None have complained about any combination of vehicles we've had (van's, unconverted Bongo etc) and never had an issue with 1 night. They are also a good bit cheaper normally than the big sites. You can search on their website (o...
by roosmith
Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo 4wd refurb *DO NOT DELETE*
Replies: 164
Views: 58921

Re: Bongo 4wd refurb

I also found this little surprise too. It would explain the low coolant alarm kicking off as i drove it into the shop for the first inspection and the nasty knock when starting from cold. https://goo.gl/photos/Je7GsMkwpbw8ersv6 Coolant alarm, nasty knock??! When did that start, did I miss something...
by roosmith
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: And the Bongo is gone!
Replies: 16
Views: 7533

Re: And the Bongo is gone!

Top tip, thanks!
by roosmith
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: What a difference!
Replies: 36
Views: 11597

Re: What a difference!

It did have the winter pack, I removed that and fitted the new front section of exhaust, not that long ago. The switch is still in place by your right knee. The batteries had been converted to leisure and starter before I got it.
by roosmith
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION
Replies: 28
Views: 17126

Re: PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION

Gladly signed
by roosmith
Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Winter Exhaust Pack
Replies: 5
Views: 2773

Re: Winter Exhaust Pack

Yes I carried out this, it is a direct replacement. I bought off ebay with all the bolts and gaskets included. You'll need to block off the vacuum pipe.
by roosmith
Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Saw this at the NEC show.
Replies: 23
Views: 11146

Re: Saw this at the NEC show.

Keep scrolling down, it's £1600
by roosmith
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:36 am
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Saw this at the NEC show.
Replies: 23
Views: 11146

Re: Saw this at the NEC show.

That's really neat, if a little expensive!
by roosmith
Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo 4wd refurb *DO NOT DELETE*
Replies: 164
Views: 58921

Re: Bongo 4wd refurb

This has now turned into something very surreal, it's like you have picked up a different Bongo to the one I sold! Ours had some rusty arches starting to show through but otherwise looked in really good condition inside and out. We had it for four years and none of this came to light. It's interesti...

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