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- Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:36 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Mazda Launch New 2020 Bongo Van
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5276
Re: Mazda Launch New 2020 Bongo Van
Oh my goodness!!! 
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: A slight twist to the "bleeding method"
- Replies: 47
- Views: 19542
Re: A slight twist to the "bleeding method"
Hello 👋
I am putting together one of these kits, luckily I work in a hose/hydraulics shop!
The clear plastic hose attached to the bleed pipe- can anyone confirm the inside diameter is 10mm?
I’ve got a good thick hose here that would do the job.
It won’t kink so I was going to bend it around the ...
I am putting together one of these kits, luckily I work in a hose/hydraulics shop!
The clear plastic hose attached to the bleed pipe- can anyone confirm the inside diameter is 10mm?
I’ve got a good thick hose here that would do the job.
It won’t kink so I was going to bend it around the ...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: possible propshaft universal joint going
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2760
Re: possible propshaft universal joint going
Have you checked your ATF for the right level/colour/smell?
That should be your first port of call

Mind and check it hot
That should be your first port of call
Mind and check it hot
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: possible propshaft universal joint going
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2760
Re: possible propshaft universal joint going
Hi,
When my rear prop died, it was the UJ that failed, it vibrated like a bugger over 20mph though!
My local garage removed the rear prop and sent it to Eurodriveshats to be fixed, in all they took £150 for the removal/repair/refit.
Been fine since...
When my rear prop died, it was the UJ that failed, it vibrated like a bugger over 20mph though!
My local garage removed the rear prop and sent it to Eurodriveshats to be fixed, in all they took £150 for the removal/repair/refit.
Been fine since...
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:21 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: self bleed kits?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8388
Re: self bleed kits?
So...
I’m thinking that, if the self bleed kit Pipe was removable at the bulkhead? I think it’s called?
You could seesaw with the bleed pipe then plug it back into a bulkhead connector.
Then you would have the best of both worlds wouldn’t you?
You’ve removed any potential air locks and if you spring ...
I’m thinking that, if the self bleed kit Pipe was removable at the bulkhead? I think it’s called?
You could seesaw with the bleed pipe then plug it back into a bulkhead connector.
Then you would have the best of both worlds wouldn’t you?
You’ve removed any potential air locks and if you spring ...
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Head gasket? Sniff test
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10380
Re: Head gasket? Sniff test
Many thanks for all your replies, I went off camping for a few days there to cleanse the soul 
I will order another test and fit both the coolant alarm and engine temp sensor while he is resting up just now, can’t do any harm
I will order another test and fit both the coolant alarm and engine temp sensor while he is resting up just now, can’t do any harm
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Head gasket? Sniff test
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10380
Re: Head gasket? Sniff test
Thank you, I’m in Ayrshire
There are one or two garages in the Glasgow and surrounding area, a few other Scottish owners have recommended but I’m not sure they do head gaskets...
Campers Scotland are a no, Calder's campers seem to only Do vans they have sold.
The place I got van from Direct Campers ...
There are one or two garages in the Glasgow and surrounding area, a few other Scottish owners have recommended but I’m not sure they do head gaskets...
Campers Scotland are a no, Calder's campers seem to only Do vans they have sold.
The place I got van from Direct Campers ...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:26 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Head gasket? Sniff test
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10380
Re: Head gasket? Sniff test
Hi,
Thank you for your replies,
I was told it was a sniff test performed, it was a tube with black rubber stopper top and bottom so maybe it was a bock test? It’s liquid was dark..
It’s the right cap on rad and expansion tank.
I may take it a run later but to be honest, I’m scared to run it in case ...
Thank you for your replies,
I was told it was a sniff test performed, it was a tube with black rubber stopper top and bottom so maybe it was a bock test? It’s liquid was dark..
It’s the right cap on rad and expansion tank.
I may take it a run later but to be honest, I’m scared to run it in case ...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:01 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Head gasket? Sniff test
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10380
Re: Head gasket? Sniff test
Hi,
Radiator top split last summer, was under warranty from 11months Bought before (same issue) so Replaced just under a year ago and been running fine since.
No issues with overheating at all.
Did a thorough check of all the pipes yesterday and the radiator top hose S shape to The bottom metal ...
Radiator top split last summer, was under warranty from 11months Bought before (same issue) so Replaced just under a year ago and been running fine since.
No issues with overheating at all.
Did a thorough check of all the pipes yesterday and the radiator top hose S shape to The bottom metal ...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:32 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Head gasket? Sniff test
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10380
Re: Head gasket? Sniff test
Hello,
Thank you for your reply, I was thinking of flushing my coolant and refill/rebeleed (which I have never done before
) and buying a kit of the internet to retest it...
I’m quite far from a garage (a knowledgeable Bongo one at least)
I’ve been avidly watching the YouTube bleed programs
Thank you for your reply, I was thinking of flushing my coolant and refill/rebeleed (which I have never done before
I’m quite far from a garage (a knowledgeable Bongo one at least)
I’ve been avidly watching the YouTube bleed programs
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:35 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Head gasket? Sniff test
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10380
Head gasket? Sniff test
Hi everyone,
I’ve had my beloved van for nearly 5 years with no trouble at all, last year I sent it to BS for sills/arches/spray/rocker cover/slam panel/crossmember/new wings/welding rear quarters/tailgate and lots of other bits n bobs...
It has never over heated, never lost coolant (when I’ve had a ...
I’ve had my beloved van for nearly 5 years with no trouble at all, last year I sent it to BS for sills/arches/spray/rocker cover/slam panel/crossmember/new wings/welding rear quarters/tailgate and lots of other bits n bobs...
It has never over heated, never lost coolant (when I’ve had a ...