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by Quickbrownfox
Sat Aug 31, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Dipstick making a dipstick out of me!
Replies: 4
Views: 1424

Re: Dipstick making a dipstick out of me!

Didn't have talc used cornflour instead. Still can't work it out. It's wet way above full every time. Maybe it's just over full
by Quickbrownfox
Sat Aug 31, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Dipstick making a dipstick out of me!
Replies: 4
Views: 1424

Re: Dipstick making a dipstick out of me!

Thanks for the reply. No evidence of leaks on the car at all. Dry as a bone.

I've ordered the fluid now so I'll likely go ahead with the change but I do need to be able to get an accurate level reading before I bother.

I've literally stood there and tried and tried and I can't tell

The dipstick ...
by Quickbrownfox
Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Dipstick making a dipstick out of me!
Replies: 4
Views: 1424

Dipstick making a dipstick out of me!

So this is me.https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?t=78950&sid=86cd33ffe28ac98b80b8ff9c89324593

Autobox issues

Likely a fluid issue.

I have a 2.5 petrol v6. The dipstick is almost horizontal and when I bring it out., clean it with a paper towel, put it back in and pull it out again ...
by Quickbrownfox
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive
Replies: 9
Views: 8206

Re: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive

Thanks for the replies. Much obliged
by Quickbrownfox
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive
Replies: 9
Views: 8206

Re: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive

Bit of a belated reply. Fluid seems to be at correct level, retains a tinge of red and doesn't smell burned just a little chemically

Noticed as well as jerking between reverse and drive, if I free wheel in drive then accelerate suddenly I get the same jerk so not looking great.

After advice on ...
by Quickbrownfox
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive
Replies: 9
Views: 8206

Re: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive

Thanks for the reply. I checked the levels when I bought it late last summer and all was well. I'll check and let you know.
by Quickbrownfox
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive
Replies: 9
Views: 8206

Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive

Hello and thanks in advance for any advice. I've searched the forum but overwhelmed by 289 pages of related searches so hopefully it's an easy one and I won't take up too much of your time.

When I reverse and then change into drive. Unless I wait a number of seconds between gear change the whole ...

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