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by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

BAD NEWS, HEAD GASKET HAS GONE, NEED A NEW ENGINE!
by Jonny Tunnel
Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

Thank you both, i shall speak to the garage tomorrow.

Regards Jonny
by Jonny Tunnel
Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

Thanks tribal elder, i have never had a problem with this garage, and have told them to watch the youtube vids. If all else fails, i have a bike!
by Jonny Tunnel
Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

Thanks Fassi, i'll ask the garage to try that first.

Jonny
by Jonny Tunnel
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

No combo alarm, didn't mean hit, i meant move to high!
by Jonny Tunnel
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:10 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

To confirm, the lca and temp gauge both alarm/ move to hit after 5 mins. Where is the temperature sensor? I can't see the garage doing anything to the lac as they wouldn't have been working near it. Should i ask the garage to bleed the system, i'm really stuck and missing my bongo, just want it back ...
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

Thanks Haydn, but any ideas what the serious problem could be, as it runs like a dream.
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

Hi Simon, i have the standard temp gauge in van, plus the after market coolant alarms. Van only alarms which corresponds to temp gauge after driving for about 5 minutes. Never had any problems with heating before, doesn't seem obvious that its overheating but i suppose it is possible. Should i ask ...
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Mar 31, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Re: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

Hi Chris, garage says they didnt touch the coolant system at all, and it has plenty of coolant in. It isn't overheating but temp gauge/ coolant alarm indicates it is. Just really baffled as what to do next.
Cheers
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising
Replies: 35
Views: 8354

Coolant alarm/ temp gauge rising

Please help, my bongo is at the garage and has had some bits done, new glow plugs, exhaust gasket. After i collected it, the coolant alarm keeps beeping and the temp gauge is reading high despite the car not overheating. The current garage do not know what prob is and have taken it to another nearby ...
by Jonny Tunnel
Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AFT light and interior tailgate light not working.
Replies: 3
Views: 1844

AFT light and interior tailgate light not working.

Hi anybody got an idea why these lights dont work. I havnt changed the bulbs but they look ok. Main cabin and driver courtesy lights work. Are they on different fuses?
Ciao Jonny
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: How do I remove the aero stickers safely from the doors?
Replies: 10
Views: 6146

Re: How do I remove the aero stickers safely from the doors?

Zoff adhesive remover wipes, after youve used a bit of heat
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: TARTING UP THE AUTO ROOF
Replies: 25
Views: 8452

Re: TARTING UP THE AUTO ROOF

Just found a place near me that does Plasti dipping, ive asked for a quote.Mark E, can you post a picture of your roof after its been dipped please.
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: WHY DOES THE FAN START WHEN IGNITION IS ON
Replies: 11
Views: 2823

Re: WHY DOES THE FAN START WHEN IGNITION IS ON

Nice one D&P, ta
by Jonny Tunnel
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: WHY DOES THE FAN START WHEN IGNITION IS ON
Replies: 11
Views: 2823

Re: WHY DOES THE FAN START WHEN IGNITION IS ON

i can hear it quite clearly so im guessing its the scavenger fan

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