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by Eric
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Airlock
Replies: 11
Views: 2086

Re: Airlock

Hi Folks.Ifound the airbleed tube(it was under all the pipes and other equipement that constitute the autogas conversion equipement ) My heater is now working but is not seeming to put out as much heat as it used to,
I have been told that in some vehicles the heater will not work unless the aircon ...
by Eric
Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Airlock
Replies: 11
Views: 2086

Re: Airlock

I have seen the video,s on how to bleed the coolant system and this would have been fine on my first bongo,a diesel.
however they do no apply to my present Bongo.Its V6 Petrol engine and there is no bleed tube therefor I can only surmise that this is a self bleeding system. It is 1999 V6 petrol ...
by Eric
Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Airlock
Replies: 11
Views: 2086

Airlock

I have late 1999 V6 Bongo and recently had the coolant changed but after a short while the front heater stopped working.I think there is an airlock in the heater coil can anyone tell me how access and bleed this item.
by Eric
Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 3037

Re: suspension

Hi
If the new rubbers are only lasting a couple of weeks before becoming worn enough to allow enough movement to cause knocking again I would suspect that the quality is very poor. Are you buying from a reputable source?
With respect to the shocks being faulty, I wouldn't have thought that they ...
by Eric
Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 3037

Re: suspension

I appear to have a problem with my rear suspension.I have replaced the rear droplinks the anti role bar twice recently but within weeks the internal bushes have loosened causing a knocking when I hit a bump.there is nothing visually wrong but someone
suggested that the shocks may be faulty. Any ...
by Eric
Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 3037

Re: suspension

M 80NGO wrote:Is it defo the suspension that's knocking ? how much clearance is there between the exhaust and rear axel, is the spare wheel loose ?
No its definitely the bushes in the droplinks, you can see the play when you rock the bongo
by Eric
Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 3037

Re: suspension

helen&tony wrote:Hi
The answer is not to buy cheap, or better still, use polyurethane bushes...miles ahead of anything else!
Cheers
Helen

Where can I get these Bushes as they might be the answer, all the best Eric
by Eric
Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 3037

Re: suspension

wonkanoby wrote:did you do the rubbers and brackets hold a/r bar as well

I replaced the rubbers but not the brackets as they appeared OK
by Eric
Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 3037

suspension

I appear to have a problem with my rear suspension.I have replaced the rear droplinks the anti role bar twice recently but within weeks the internal bushes have loosened causing a knocking when I hit a bump.there is nothing visually wrong but someone
suggested that the shocks may be faulty. Any ...

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