Thanks for getting back to me so quick Callum .
That all sounds doable even for me !
How tight did you fix the rocker bolts ?
Brian

Hello all I seem to have an oil leak from the rocker cover which I would like to fix its a 95 2.5 TD , I assume that I should remove the middle panel between the passenger and drivers side engine access to make the job easier, my question is how easy is it to remove . What is the simplest way to dea...

Hello
Can someone explain to me what the winter pack is and what does it do , sorry but I'm only learning
Thanks
Brian

Thanks for getting back so quick 303 I can now say that I will need this information and a lot more advice as I've just bought a black 95 2.5 TD :D I was hoping that the vacumn kit would make life easier but as you say it would help in the pre fill checks . I feel I'll end up going your route IE rep...

Thanks for getting back to me cmm303 Yours sounds like the way to do it alright , I'm also impressed to,hear that the temperature dropped ! If I go down this road yours will be the lead I will be taking . Did you do the work yourself and if so and hints / words of wisdom ? What are your views on the...

Thanks for the great advice g8dhe ,I only found the site and thought it looked like a good system
I've read your topic and it's very in lightening for people like me ......how know very little about auto electrics
Keep the good advice coming
Brian

If you are looking to go a little further this kit might be for you http://www.rayneautomotive.co.uk/home/126-full-mazda-bongo-electrical-wiring-conversion-kit.html 12v /240v with inverter and proper trip switch and all the bits properly made Top advice though is that if your not confident doing aut...

Thank you both for the responses gents That's a great idea to learn the bleeding " dance " do as to be able to do it on tour . I would consider also the use of a coolant vacuum refill kit as they avoid all the faff and help check the system for leaks , what are people's opinion on these ? ...

Thanks for the reply Bob and you are 100% correct in what you are saying . Maybe what might work better for me is to know which bits/components are most likely to fail or wear out, in the communities experience , so by replacing them I improve the reliability of the bus so as to avoid a break down i...

Good evening all I'm looking to,purchase a bongo in the near future and in paranoid about the coolant issue and I know when I get one the first thing I'll be considering is a full coolant system service / replacement , so my questions are : . What are the most important items to replace , hoses , ra...

Oil from the usual leak at the upper offside front of the engine and diesel leaking from the fuel pump can easily end up deposited in the area you are talking about. In worse cases it can end up eddying up onto the tailgate. Providing it doesn't drip onto the road or driveways it can offer a degree...

Thanks for the replies gents I understand that most of the work on these can be carried out by any competent mechanic and I would consider myself handy enough around cars etc , my two main things are the cooling issues and how to prevent them , and changing the timing belt.As I understand it this is...

Hello all . My name is Brian , I'm based in the Republic of Ireland , co Clare , and I am new to the whole bongo scene . I've yet to purchase a bongo but I'd really like to meet up with some bongoers on this side of the water to get an idea of what these little buses can do , also , I'd be looking f...