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 ...

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

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...

Thanks for that, you have confirmed what I thought, so v6 it is. Let's go shopping. Cheers

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

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

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

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

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

Ok, thanks for the info, looks like the wife will be on top up duty, cheers.

Hi all, just a quick question, is there a self bleed kit on the market so I can bleed the coolant on my own. Thanks

Hi all, not having much luck with my Bongo at the moment, hope I can get a bit of advice, the other day she started to over heat, managed to get home, checked the expansion tank that was empty, let it cool down then topped it up, started her up and seemed to run fine and no overheating, went for a r...

Hi a lot of my journey are short one's and it is quite hilly around here, I was getting about 28 mpg. On long trips it appears ok. Cheers

Hi all bit of advice needed please, I have a 2.5 diesel bongo 2wheel drive, she is only doing at best is 20 mpg, there is no diesel leak that I can see nor can I smell diesel, performance wise she pulls fine, she has done approx 85000 miles, any ideas please, thank you.

Thanks for that, I have just been under the bingo and the other end of this cable is bolted to the side of the gearbox.Cheers