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by knog
Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Dead engine :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 3972

Re: Dead engine :-(

Hi

I'm in Birmingham. No, there was no low coolant alarm, alas.

The engine appears to be beyond repair. For whatever reason, there was no water and the engine overheated massively, melting the sensors, and warping the engine. The cover was taken off and he showed us the warping. He said it could ...
by knog
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Dead engine :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 3972

Re: Dead engine :-(

When we had it towed back it was brought back to my home. We have a garage directly opposite the house which did the cam belt for us (and which has done regualar servicing and maintenance for our normal cars and are fine in that respect). I don't think they see lots of Bongos. I suppose I would have ...
by knog
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Dead engine :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 3972

Re: Dead engine :-(

The propshaft was removed for towing. Hope that will have done the job?!

Kai Ren
by knog
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Dead engine :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 3972

Dead engine :-(

Hi, I'm new to the forum so be gentle!

I bought my first Bongo in May (from someone here so have no concerns about its history or anything else). Had a few great weekends in it, had the cam belt replaced as it was about 100000km since the last, then in July took it to France.

Sadly, it broke down ...

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