Thanks Mike.

Yeah - I am not so concerned about the rocker cover leaking a little oil (unlike the head gasket the rocker gasket does not separate the compression and cooling system - as I understand it).

Thanks for your input.

David

Thanks Wonkanoby.

Yeah - I would check and replace any suspicious hoses if I were to go to the extent I was previously describing.

The oil over the engine block starts from the where the cylinder head gasket is. There is some residue around the rocker cover gasket on the passenger side, but I ...

Bob/Wonkanoby,

Thank you for your input.

The Bongo is a '95 Diesel Friendee.

Yes - although I am yet to use it (sound like I will be very soon), I am aware of the peculiarities of the bleed hose.

One thing that I need to check is the condition of said hose. I hear that they can come free and ...

Hello Bongonauts,

Having bought my first Bongo early February this year and having put about a 1000 mile on it already, I assumed all was well.

I should have paid attention to the signs. They were there.

Last Friday I prepare the Bongo for a short one night trip. I did not get far before the ...