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by Douglas
Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transmission fluid in cooling system 2.5 Diesel Auto 1999
Replies: 28
Views: 6967

Re: Transmission fluid in cooling system 2.5 Diesel Auto 199

Thanks all. Seems new rad needed as the system has been flushed, clean water in, run up to temperature but oil still appears. May then be a head gasket issue, as the pressure is high, per garage. Does that make sense? Also any idea what cost for a new rad - is there one from a mainstream vehicle ...
by Douglas
Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transmission fluid in cooling system 2.5 Diesel Auto 1999
Replies: 28
Views: 6967

Transmission fluid in cooling system 2.5 Diesel Auto 1999

Had a big overheating problem. System flushed out now but evidence of reddish oil in the coolant. Garage says there is a transmission fluid radiator as part of the cooling system that could be leaking into the engine coolant. Does that make any sense, and is there a solution please?
Thanks
by Douglas
Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Headlamp bulb glued in!
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Re: Headlamp bulb glued in!

Thanks. I had a feeble attempt today but gave up due to rain. Looks like the grille is secured with some clips and maybe bolts so I will have another go.
by Douglas
Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Headlamp bulb glued in!
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Headlamp bulb glued in!

Decided I needed decent lights on my 99 Diesel. Bought super brilliant (legal) H4s from Halfords. Not only did the bulbs (as imported) not match, the nearside was glued in (the retaining clip has gone), so now I have a nice bright offside and a candle on the nearside. Having removed the leisure ...
by Douglas
Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Show us yer insides
Replies: 327
Views: 967368

Re: Show us yer insides

We looked long and hard at the Lulworth from Imperial but in the end went for their Moonfleet, because the enclosed windows at the rear of the Lulworth made it fee claustrophobic. The Moonfleet has carpet, and the Lulworth a solid floor. Carpet feels more luxurious but I've had to cover it in ...
by Douglas
Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Windscreen won't clear
Replies: 11
Views: 3460

Re: Windscreen won't clear

Thanks guys. I will get out there and look.
by Douglas
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Windscreen won't clear
Replies: 11
Views: 3460

Windscreen won't clear

Although the aircon on my 99 diesel have been recharged and the cab heat works more or less OK the windscreen refuses to clear. Just a whisper of air from the vents below the screen. Any ideas that I could use to fix it please? Otherwise I am furiously wiping the screen with a chamois block.
by Douglas
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Reversing Light and Beeper not working
Replies: 9
Views: 2673

Re: Reversing Light and Beeper not working

Is it possible to disconnect the reversing beeper? I'm planning to install reversing warning sensors and I don't want a symphony of beeps every time I back up.
by Douglas
Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Double DIN DAB Radio
Replies: 14
Views: 7006

Re: Double DIN DAB Radio

AVH-X3500DAB. I think it's an old model. Reserved online to get the price. Needed windscreen aerial which seems to work OK, plus a connector. Sound is pretty good, and I decided to hook up a USB stick for music, which is easy. Now looking for suggestions for a reversing camera to view via the input.
by Douglas
Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Double DIN DAB Radio
Replies: 14
Views: 7006

Re: Double DIN DAB Radio

Got the Pioneer unit. Works well, even though the controls are really set up for left hand drive vehicles. I guess that's the price we pay for driving on the correct side of the road. Halfords suggested using the USB feed for music instead of connecting a phone. As a 32Gb stick only costs about £15 ...
by Douglas
Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Double DIN DAB Radio
Replies: 14
Views: 7006

Re: Double DIN DAB Radio

Thanks for the update. Halfords in Hendon were a bit sceptical about AppRadio and suggested cable connection is best, and even better would be to load up a high capacity USB stick with music and drive it directly from the unit via cable, saving phone charge etc. I'm planning on the first stage of ...
by Douglas
Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Double DIN DAB Radio
Replies: 14
Views: 7006

Re: Double DIN DAB Radio

I guess my main concern is that it really will show sat nav apps from phones onto the screen. Would save sticking my old and un-updated Tom Tom on the screen.
by Douglas
Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Double DIN DAB Radio
Replies: 14
Views: 7006

Re: Double DIN DAB Radio

I'm planning to quiz Halfords and report back.
by Douglas
Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Double DIN DAB Radio
Replies: 14
Views: 7006

Double DIN DAB Radio

Anyone have any recommendations for a DAB radio to fit the double DIN slot? Also, looking to see if my Sat Nav app on our iPhone and Android can link in. Halfords have a Pioneer that seems to suit.

Thanks

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