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by Talk2daran
Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Shuddering when pulling away
Replies: 6
Views: 2210

Re: Shuddering when pulling away

Hi just wanted to say a massive thanks regarding the oil change, I took my van to two local bongo specialists and both said the viscous coupling was shot and needed replacing at great expense. Following your post I took it to a another local garage that does auto gear boxes including 4x4, the guy ...
by Talk2daran
Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Shuddering when pulling away
Replies: 6
Views: 2210

Re: Shuddering when pulling away

Thanks for the comment about changing the oil, I've got it booked in tomorrow to get it done, apparently this is a really common problem with the 4x4 version and usually starts around 100k. I'm at 96k at the moment so mines a bit early. I will keep you posted to see if it makes any difference.
by Talk2daran
Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Shuddering when pulling away
Replies: 6
Views: 2210

Shuddering when pulling away

Hi wonder if someone can help? When pulling away from junctions or going uphill my bongo shudders, I have noticed that it doesn't do it when the wheels are pointing straight ahead, it only does it when the wheels are at turned. The shudder definitely seems to be coming from the front. Any ideas what ...
by Talk2daran
Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Bongo conversion companies
Replies: 12
Views: 5613

Re: Bongo conversion companies

Thanks guys

Have spoken to bell hill and they don't do conversions anymore.

I've spoken to southern bongos; thy can do it but almost seem too cheap! After being let down so badly we are feeling cautious... ! Southern bongos website shows their conversion work a bit 'basic' and we wanted something ...
by Talk2daran
Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Bongo conversion companies
Replies: 12
Views: 5613

Bongo conversion companies

Hi all... We have recently been badly let down by a local company to do a mid conversion on our beloved bongo. Does anyone know of a company in the south west/Bath of the country that is available at short notice to do this.

The only company that we can find is called free spirit camper vans in ...

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