Well, I got a coil from ignitioncarparts about 3 weeks ago now & dropped it off at the garage. Finally got the Bongo back yesterday - looks like there's been a bit of a fall out at the garage,the guy who was doing the job doesn't seem to be around anymore! Any way, so far it seems ok, started with ...

Rita, Ian, thanks so much for your help, I really appreciate it. The garage managed to get the part number of the distributor, it's a Mitsubishi part, T2T59171, which ties in with the part number for the reconditioned distributor at ignitioncar parts. It looks like the coil unit is T2T59571. Their ...

Ok, thanks. I was thinking the same, so I've been looking at the parts lists in Part Finder & it looks like only the September 2001 on models had the separate coil, so that should make finding the right type easier.

Thanks for the reply. I'll go up tomorrow & get that part number. I think he could see the burn marks,, but I'll check, I was outside with a bit of background noise when I took the call. I was too late to catch Ian, I'll try again when I've got the part number.

The garage now think it's the coil that's at fault. Apparently it's arcing to the distributor body on first startup when the engine is cold & damp. I've tried to source a replacement, but I'm told there are 2 types of distributor for the 2.0, one having the coil inside the distributor body, and this ...

Yes, I dropped the sensor off with him a few days ago. Not heard anything since, but I don't like to pester him as he's working on it when he's not busy. We're resigned to the long haul & have bought a cheap run around in the meantime. I'll keep you posted......

I've got both now! I ordered the 2 pin one, but they sent a single pin - a picking error, the delivey note said 2 pin. I rang them & they sent the correct one foc & told me to keep the other - easy & friendly aftersales service. I might have a go at fitting it myself if I can find where it goes ...

Yes, can't believe I paid £750 for a lump of plastic & a bit of wire, especially as it didn't fix the fault! To be fair, the old one looked pretty knackered. Thanks for you suggestions. I've ordered a temperature sender, less than £20, so worth a try.
Free camping in the IoM ? I've know there's ...

Thanks for your replies & don't worry teenmal, I won't be touching it - I wouldn't know where to start!
Bongolia, I'm in the Isle of Man & the garage is bongo friendly, has worked on them a bit, & has the diagnostic equipment to plug in, which is as good as it gets here. I've been back & he'll have ...

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice on starting issues with my 2.0 petrol Bongo. The problem started suddenly a couple of months ago when the engine cut out a couple of minutes after setting off. I couldn't get it to restart for a while - turned over but never fired. I walked home to get some phone ...