I've had someone have a quick look and they noticed the alternator belt is loose and worn so hopefully this is the problem! Going to get a belt and take it my local garage who can do these things (live in the countryside so they see all sorts of vehicles come in and are popular with farmers so must ...

Thanks for the help guys. Took it out this weekend for a spin. When I start engine the squealing can be heard very clearly inside the van. There is also a loss of power until the noise stops. The squealing at 3,500 revs can only really be heard when the window is open. It stops when it gets when it ...

Thanks Geoff. So I suppose I should get it checked out then?

Hi all, newbie here so please be gentle! Had our Bongo for 3 weeks now. Its 2000 2 litre petrol. At first it started whistling/squealing at 3500 revs and stopped once got into gear. Now it does it on start up, yet if I turn off and restart it doesn't do it. Still squealing at 3500 though. I've read ...