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by thane1
Tue Jan 02, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Re: Thermostat issues ?

Right, update

After much problems finding a tee joint I have made a breather pipe as suggested

Added some coolant (as some lost in pipe change ) and did the see saw with funnel with my daughter .
Lots of bubbles, stopped appearing eventually .

All levels seem good.

Took for a test and no major ...
by thane1
Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Re: Thermostat issues ?

Blimey, the metal spigot coming out of the block ?
by thane1
Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Re: Thermostat issues ?

Thanks
Yes, the metal piece that comes out of the head splits just 2 ways it seems

There is a smaller hose that fits to something else , could be turbo (seems to have large air pipe to it also ?)

I think a call to garage used and see what they may have done is in order tomorrow

As always ...
by thane1
Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Re: Thermostat issues ?

Right finally taken a look as weather permits

Was thinking on trying the see saw remove air bubbles as shown on video .

But. No bleed hose apparent

I have looked at video again and definitely nothin to this effect on my bongo ?

I know this machine has been serviced well by known garage in ...
by thane1
Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Re: Thermostat issues ?

Thanks very much for your help .

I will get on to it as weather permits.

Watch out for no more questions !!! I hope ☺

Rob
by thane1
Sat Dec 30, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Re: Thermostat issues ?

Handy schematic, thanks

I guess a blockage or air lock would have that effect

What is the cure mind please ?

Re balance as per 3 videos online ?

Thanks again

Rob
by thane1
Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Re: Thermostat issues ?

Its the diesel engine
Private sale
Was all fine for around 300km ,
Then noticed around a week ago

Seen the bleeding videos, but doesn't seem to be anything on how to remove water from system? Reading on forum, bottom of rad , offside ?

Is it possible airlocks causing sporadic problems, or do
I go ...
by thane1
Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat issues ?
Replies: 19
Views: 5116

Thermostat issues ?

Hi there, new to site, so please forgive possible daft question ?
Having issues with temperature on recently purchased bongo.
Noticed temp gauge at max so put cabin heaters on to draw off some heat. No heat at all in cabin heaters .
Temp then came back to normal (middle on temp gauge)
Rad fans seem ...

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