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by LawrenceStanley
Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radiator change questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

Re: Radiator change questions

Thanks bob! That's super helpful info!
by LawrenceStanley
Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radiator change questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

Radiator change questions

Hey guys,

I'm replacing my cracked radiator and am planning on the top and bottom hoses too, but have a few questions:

1.) A question on the clips, anyone know what size they are? (so i can order the clips with the rest of the kit)

2.) Secondly, what's best, Jubilee vs Mikalor vs spring clips vs ...
by LawrenceStanley
Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: my coolant is making me go bongo!
Replies: 22
Views: 8047

Re: my coolant is making me go bongo!

Good intel! I think i'll change all the bigger hoses as they are looking quite old. Is sticking a hose in there and flushing it through still a thing these days?

Out of interest, has anyone managed to successfully do the "see-saw" bleeding technique whilst also pressing the accelerator and checking ...
by LawrenceStanley
Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: my coolant is making me go bongo!
Replies: 22
Views: 8047

Re: my coolant is making me go bongo!

Thanks for your help guys! I figured out the coolant problem, there's a leak where the plastic radiator top clips in near the top hose. It was a slow leak but I still have no idea how i managed to drive from Scotland back home without cooking the engine!

I'm right down in the depths of cornwall so ...
by LawrenceStanley
Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:40 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: my coolant is making me go bongo!
Replies: 22
Views: 8047

my coolant is making me go bongo!

Hi Guys,

I recently purchased a 1996 bongo, it's old but its a lovely vehicle. I've just completed a 2300km trip to and around Scotland from Cornwall and I have had some strange coolant issues I am hoping someone might be able to help with. fyi it has a low coolant alarm.

So firstly, the bongo ...

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