Hello, I hope you are all well. I am writing today with a bit of a strange request for assistance. When I initially purchased my Bongo, I took it to a mechanic for some necessary repairs and was taken aback by a hefty bill. Determined to be more self-reliant and cost-effective, I decided to get my h...

I think I am just going to have to admit defeat and get this looked at by the experts. Pretty disappointed as I had hoped to develop my hobbyest mechanical skillset on this awesome van.

Thank you both for your help!

Thank you Ian.

Much appreciated, I have had a good read through the fact sheets which have been super helpful.

Problem is that I cant get the coolant into the system correctly so expect a 30 mins drive will be cut short by the van over heating!

Hello, yes it is a diesel engine. There were prior issues, unfortunately the reason it went to be checked out by the garage was because it was overheating. I'm sure you are right and it is a cracked head! Before I order a new cylinder head and attempt to replace it, do you have any tips for how I ca...

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. Unfortunately, I find myself in a bit of a predicament with my Bongo, as I'm experiencing some bleeding and coolant issues. I'm reaching out to this forum in the hopes that someone can provide some much-needed assistance. Recently, I replaced my radiator...