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- Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:20 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Alternator problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 56
Re: Alternator problem
Thanks for the reply, all belts ok and there are no oil leaks anywhere. Cheers
- Mon Aug 11, 2025 3:35 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Alternator problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 56
Alternator problem
Hi all, got a bit of a problem, when starting my Bongo all is good, then after about ten seconds the battery light comes on, sometimes it will stay on for about ten minutes then go out, then later it will come back on, then go off again. All connections are good, I think the alternator is on its way ...
- Mon May 05, 2025 12:20 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Power steering
- Replies: 1
- Views: 301
Power steering
Hi all, just a quick question, is there a upper level for power steering fluid or do I just make sure that it's above minimum level. Thank You.
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:58 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Brake warning light
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1486
Re: Brake warning light
Hi thanks for the info, yes you were correct, it was just a bit low on brake fluid, all sorted now and no leaks. Thanks again.
- Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Brake warning light
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1486
Brake warning light
Hi all, bit of advice needed please, I have the brake red warning light coming on but only after continual braking going down hill, the brakes are fine plus there is no noise from the discs, the light is the one that comes on when the handbrake is applied. Any ideas please. Thanks
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Burning rubber
- Replies: 5
- Views: 46330
Re: Burning rubber
As promised, results about temp gauge and the burning rubber smell, the temperature gauge fault was down to the thermostat being stuck open and the burning rubber smell was the rear brake caliper had seized and was binding the brakes, I thought I was losing power and fuel consumption was up, thanks ...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:19 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Burning rubber
- Replies: 5
- Views: 46330
Re: Burning rubber
Thank you for replying, taking up to bongo spares next week to let their mechanic sort it as it's still under warranty, I shall let you know the outcome.Thanks
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Burning rubber
- Replies: 5
- Views: 46330
Burning rubber
Hi I have a 2 litre bongo and just recently I have noticed a burnt rubber smell after a run, I have checked all the belts and hoses and they appear to be ok, it's only be noticeable since I have had the heater on hot also the temperature sensor is faulty and that's being done next week, I thought at ...
- Sun May 07, 2023 2:06 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: V6 or 2ltr petrol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 978
Re: V6 or 2ltr petrol
Thanks for that, you have confirmed what I thought, so v6 it is. Let's go shopping. Cheers
- Sun May 07, 2023 12:59 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: V6 or 2ltr petrol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 978
V6 or 2ltr petrol
Hi all can anyone give me a quick run down on the pro,s and cons of the v6 petrol or the 2 ltr petrol. Like the mpg, power, reliability etc, don't want a diesel already got one, thanks
- Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:42 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Power steering leak
- Replies: 1
- Views: 775
Power steering leak
Hi all just a quick question according to the instructions on the tin of Wynns stop leak it said to put in only 5% of stop leak, now is that 5% of the total amount of fluid in the system or does it mean in the fluid res, is master cylinder. Thanks
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 1:15 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Steering rack leak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1582
Steering rack leak
Hi all I have a bit of a leak on the steering rack, not massive but you wouldn't want it parked on your drive, what do you think of Wynnes stop leak for a quick fix.Thanks
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:37 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Wheel arch covers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1108
Re: Wheel arch covers
Thanks for getting back to me, going to do a bit of repair work on the front arches and then fit some with plenty of silicone behind them, I shall let you know if it's successful. Thanks again
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Wheel arch covers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1108
Wheel arch covers
Hi all, just wondered if anybody had fitted these steel wheel arch covers, they are on eBay at £68 for a set of four, they clip on, they look good on the pictures but are they going to stay on, has anyone fitted these and if so what do you think of them. Thanks
- Tue Dec 27, 2022 5:25 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Coolant bleeding
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8603
Re: Coolant bleeding
Ok, thanks for the info, looks like the wife will be on top up duty, cheers.