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by GreenBongo
Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Autoglass
Replies: 10
Views: 4388

Re: Autoglass

A good boat yard should be able to make a replacement side window for you, if its laminated or toughened it takes a few days. I had a rear window (flat glass) made for an old coach-built Bedford CF, the price was very reasonable.
by GreenBongo
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: replacement radiator
Replies: 7
Views: 2882

Re: replacement radiator

I bought a pattern radiator so I'll just have to wait and see how well it lasts.
by GreenBongo
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: replacement radiator
Replies: 7
Views: 2882

replacement radiator

Can anyone recommend a source for a replacement radiator for a 95 TD? Mine has the usual split at the top, the search facility isn't turning up anything specific.
by GreenBongo
Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Wiring query
Replies: 7
Views: 2530

Re: Wiring query

You may find that the wiring to the inverter isn't substantial enough so you are getting a fair sized voltage drop, hence the alarm.
by GreenBongo
Sun May 11, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Yet another variation on overheating
Replies: 8
Views: 2359

Re: Yet another variation on overheating

On mine I removed the air intake and then I could see obvious signs of coolant having leaked down the back of the radiator.
by GreenBongo
Sun May 11, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Yet another variation on overheating
Replies: 8
Views: 2359

Re: Yet another variation on overheating

My rad has just started leaking from the top joint as well.
by GreenBongo
Tue May 06, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection)
Replies: 31
Views: 6325

Re: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection

I can see the pics now. Those don't look like fittings that would be rated to anything like 8-bar, maybe it is just a lift pump.

Have you got access to a fuel pressure tester?
by GreenBongo
Mon May 05, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection)
Replies: 31
Views: 6325

Re: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection

Yep. Just found this that suggests it can run up to 8 bar although 2 is average. This article mentions typical flow rate: http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/fuel-injection.html That is interesting reading regarding the safety bypass, that would mean that you would need a flowmeter rated at up to 8ba...
by GreenBongo
Mon May 05, 2014 9:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection)
Replies: 31
Views: 6325

Re: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection

Then it has to push the fuel hard enough to pressurise the fuel rail, 3 bar is pretty standard for a Japanese EFI.
by GreenBongo
Mon May 05, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection)
Replies: 31
Views: 6325

Re: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection

Usually its a reinforced rubber hose, does it not have the pump in the tank?
by GreenBongo
Mon May 05, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection)
Replies: 31
Views: 6325

Re: Accurately measuring fuel flow (2 litre petrol injection

You need to ensure that the flowmeter on the supply is rated for EFI pressures, usually around 3bar, how are you estimating the flow rate?
If you have diagnostics then you could perform an estimate based on the injector pulse width.
by GreenBongo
Sun Apr 13, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnostic Connector
Replies: 12
Views: 4365

Re: Diagnostic Connector

The petrol engines seem to use the same codes as OBD2 but the diesels are different. I've just dug out my FSM it states code 38 = 'scavenger back up power supply circuit system'. It states to check the connection between ECU pin 2B and the battery.
by GreenBongo
Sun Apr 13, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnostic Connector
Replies: 12
Views: 4365

Re: Diagnostic Connector

That look up is for OBD2 codes only, you need to find the codes for the Bongo, I'm surprised that they aren't in the fact sheet. You certainly don't have any O2 sensors.
by GreenBongo
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnostic Connector
Replies: 12
Views: 4365

Re: Diagnostic Connector

There isn't any engine management as such, the only controls are in the AT ECU.
by GreenBongo
Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Slick 50, and overfilling my oil
Replies: 20
Views: 5510

Re: Slick 50, and overfilling my oil

I'm surprised that they still sell that stuff after the court cases in the US:

http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-re ... t-slick-50

Also DuPont, who invented PTFE have stated that it is unsuitable for use in auto engines.

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