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by mellon man
Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
Topic: Middle seat
Replies: 3
Views: 1744

Middle seat

Hi help please Looking to get a middle bench seat for my Bongo
As can’t fit my growing grandchildren in van anymore !
Thanks
by mellon man
Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:41 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Should I bother to shop around
Replies: 24
Views: 13736

Re: Should I bother to shop around

The Insurance Factory Rita. Could have got around £20 cheaper if I did Admirals Multi Car Cover with 2 other vehicles but I'd rather my insurance renewals staggered through the year as apposed to paying one large lump sum for all my vehicle insurances together. But may be worth getting a quote if pa...
by mellon man
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Should I bother to shop around
Replies: 24
Views: 13736

Re: Should I bother to shop around

Yes it can be a pain having to give all the details over and over again (and if it's over the phone having to listen to the terms & conditions) just to get a quote but glad I didn't give up. One thing I did find on the price comparison sites was might look cheaper but once I matched them with th...
by mellon man
Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Should I bother to shop around
Replies: 24
Views: 13736

Re: Should I bother to shop around

Thank you for help and advice and yes it was worth shopping around.
Cheers to Ian as the insurance factory was good £6O cheaper than Lifesure at £183 for simular cover with £50 less Excess
So sorted for another year!
by mellon man
Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:24 am
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Should I bother to shop around
Replies: 24
Views: 13736

Re: Should I bother to shop around

I'll try that thanks Rita when I find some better quotes - no luck yet!
by mellon man
Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Should I bother to shop around
Replies: 24
Views: 13736

Re: Should I bother to shop around

Thanks for advice bob, Any ideas on where to look for quotes ? as I've been on comparison sites but could not find any much cheaper than my renewal for similar level of cover and often from company's that are unknown to me..
by mellon man
Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Should I bother to shop around
Replies: 24
Views: 13736

Should I bother to shop around

HI Some advice please is it worth me getting quotes if so where should I look ? as My Annual Bongo Camper Insurance is due I've been with Lifesure for past 4 years Over the 4 years the renewal has increased around £100 even though my no claim discount is now 4yrs and I now live in a lower risk Postc...
by mellon man
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: best underseal
Replies: 3
Views: 3348

best underseal

HI Failed MOT FIRST TIME in 5 years had to have first small bit of welding on drivers side rear sill only cost £30 to do so not to painful Tester said otherwise in very good condition for age But I am bit worried as rust has started what do you experts recommend underseals rust preventers etc ? to s...
by mellon man
Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Another Year
Replies: 1
Views: 1443

Another Year

Another year Another MOT Yet again the old girl passed with no advisories But the garage did mention the rust in sills. I have cleaned them off one hole in both sides of the rear part of the outer sills ns and one the middle of the near side inner sill. Any advice for what's the best way to tackle r...
by mellon man
Wed May 04, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Siezed bongo?
Replies: 43
Views: 13308

Re: Siezed bongo?

I'm no expert but feel we are over complicating the main problem I agree need to make sure fuel and filters etc. need to be in good condition for engine to run, But if the engine will not turn over on the key and is not seized surely it's got to be electrical and doing that step buy step should be t...
by mellon man
Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Cam Belt Change Cost
Replies: 7
Views: 4311

Re: Cam Belt Change Cost

Thanks for help (I do love this forum) I did feel it was a bit expensive, now confirmed. Can anyone recommend a Bongo friendly garage in the South East Wales area that I could try? Have tried to contact local Bongo/Freda specialist called the Torfaen Showroom Pontypool (that are always advertising o...
by mellon man
Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Cam Belt Change Cost
Replies: 7
Views: 4311

Cam Belt Change Cost

Hi
What should be an average cost to get my Cam Belt changed?
It's a 2.5 Diesel.
Had a quote of £200 just for labour from local garage.
Advice Please...................... Thanks..
by mellon man
Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: air con belt loose
Replies: 11
Views: 6230

Re: air con belt loose

Then It's Chocs Away is it!
by mellon man
Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: air con belt loose
Replies: 11
Views: 6230

Re: air con belt loose

Thanks again will have a go when time allows
What does the small pully do?
Also why are there 2 belts on the Altimeter?
by mellon man
Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: air con belt loose
Replies: 11
Views: 6230

Re: air con belt loose

Thanks Yes it is a diesel
and it has 2 side way adjusters on the top of pump (look like larger versions of the one on top of the altimeter) do I need to tighten these? Cheers..

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