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by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: E10 Petrol: Have You Used It?
Replies: 13
Views: 8394

Re: E10 Petrol: Have You Used It?

Just to say I am NOT using " Redex Lead Replacement ", having read on the label but NOT online "Do not use with Catalytic Converters" =D> Instead, I'm adding Millers Petrol Power Ecomax multi-shot , alongside the Wynn's E10 Protector, adding both into each tank of 2:1 E10 to E5 S...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel pipe: braided needed for V6
Replies: 0
Views: 9519

Fuel pipe: braided needed for V6

I need an armoured fuel feed pipe, since critters keep chewin' mine :shock: This being exposed on underside seems poor design :( P*ssed best bit of 10 litres down the road yesterday, before I noticed gauge dropping like a stone: 4th occasion in as many years ](*,) My pipe is hard rubber with 3mm wal...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: E10 Petrol: Have You Used It?
Replies: 13
Views: 8394

Re: E10 Petrol: Have You Used It?

My V6 experience during September, taking my fuel economy as 7.7 km/l (ie 500km on a 67l tank ) 6th: set off with tank ~full of E5. Added 37.7l of E10 at Shrewsbury, so estimate now 7.8% ethanol**. 2 days touring with no issues. 9th: added 65.2l of E10, est. now E9.9%. Crawling in Hereford jams, now...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Sat Aug 21, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Re: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE

Hmm, this year MoT station merely gave me a "NON-CAT VISUAL CHECK": https://i.postimg.cc/NMqMtLVk/IMG-20210821-124546141.jpg Whereas last year, when I justified use of "Minibus limits", same station gave me "NON-CAT METERED CHECK": https://i.postimg.cc/bwZN2QfR/IMG-2021...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Re: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE

It seems to me unfamiliarity with this scenario is leading certain Testing Stations to "cover their a*se" by ALSO insisting on a Cat test. (Perhaps understandable, given DVSA impose penalty points on Stations for "Irregularities", too many & they lose their Cert. ie livelihoo...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
Topic: Driver window switch
Replies: 9
Views: 3855

Re: Driver window switch

I got one of these, works perfectly. Thanks for finding it, Katka. Only slight issue is the Switch Surround has its metal clip AWAY FROM DOOR HINGE, towards vehicle rear. Towards the hinge, it has a PLASTIC clip to grip the door panel, not a 2nd clip as I guessed. Which (you guessed it :x ) broke of...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Tue Mar 09, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Re: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE

Fantastic news !! (and boy did I need some). Ok we're lucky that never being marketed in the UK, Bongos never made it into DVLA's Emissions Handbook, so we get to use generous Minibus limits. Just hoping it's too much effort/cost for them to plug this loophole ... as Bongos fade very slowly into his...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:37 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Re: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE

It seems clear to me that your MoT tester has NOT in fact taken on board what emissions limits are applicable to Bongos. Had they done so, I rather doubt they'd be suggesting a "good run" aka "Italian tuneup", which seems to me unlikely to add anything because Minibus limits are ...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Water ingress along top edge of tailgate lights?
Replies: 1
Views: 1436

Water ingress along top edge of tailgate lights?

Looks like the original seal has failed along top edge of my tailgate lights. After rain there's condensation within the lenses, after heavy rain I have to drain it out :oops: (see pic) I have a DIY sealant gun, propose to run that along the joint, but not sure which compound to use. Would domestic ...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Re: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE

It was re-MOTed today (I was too busy yesterday), having only driven 3 miles from home, but temperature needle had risen to 11 o'clock (i.e. no commute held in 3rd as Tuesday). Of course it PASSED, no surprise there given the "minibus" limits for CO, HC are ~12, 6x respectively those for c...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bike Rack
Replies: 12
Views: 3176

Re: Bike Rack

Here's my Paddy Hopkirk CM06 in situ: top straps go under the spoiler, bikes are just about high enough not to obscure lights/plate, so need no tailboard. 45kg max load (3 bikes), I make sure the load bars are 30deg above horizontal, always use bungees (as straps can slip, even break) and wedge maga...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Re: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE

I told my MoT garage the result of my cry for help here, that basically because it was manufactured pre-2002 with 8 seats, it classes as a "non-passenger vehicle" for emissions and, because it is not listed in DVSA's "In-Service Emissions book", a "non-Cat test" with fa...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Re: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine)

Thanks, very interesting ... Presumably this also applies to 1st use ABROAD before 2002, even with a **factory-fitted catalytic converter**? (My V6 is 1999, was actually owned by Mazda Corp, only imported in 2013) Can you give me a name/date from the DVSA please? (My MoT garage will want to check th...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE
Replies: 32
Views: 11086

Diagnose more V6 emissions? (CO,but Lambda seems fine) DON'T DELETE

Howdy all, My V6 has just failed MoT emissions: "Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits [8.2.1.2(b)]" I'd hugely appreciate any advice the lovely gurus here can offer, by way of clues/methods to suggest to my mechanic? (it's booked in for 17/8, not a Bon...
by Mrs Feynmans Bongos
Sat Jun 30, 2018 5:36 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 blowing 100A main fuse on Ignition OFF?
Replies: 6
Views: 2947

Re: V6 blowing 100A main fuse on Ignition OFF?

Hmm... it's true my seals are somewhat middle-aged / leaky. But isn't it a huge job to replace them? I wasn't brave enough to try eg Redex Oil StopLeak (someone told me it can cause other issues, inhibit future oil changes) Thoughts, ballpark price/recommendations for seal change? I assume you notic...

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