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by Bongo_mike
Sun Jul 28, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Worst possible start - advice needed
Replies: 8
Views: 5954

Re: Worst possible start - advice needed

Just circling back round to this post - the garage fitted a new radiator and some perished pipes. They bled the system and replaced the coolant and all seems well now!

I took it out for its first overnight this weekend but I was anxious. I think I need to look into a coolant level sensor and ...
by Bongo_mike
Sun Jul 07, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Worst possible start - advice needed
Replies: 8
Views: 5954

Re: Worst possible start - advice needed

Thanks for the comments folks.

To make matters worse, the battery is flat now. I’m wondering if there is an alternator and water pump issue too if the radiator has gone? I’m no mechanic…

He’s coming to collect it this week to investigate. Fingers crossed, as I’ve fallen in love with it despite ...
by Bongo_mike
Sun Jul 07, 2024 7:35 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Worst possible start - advice needed
Replies: 8
Views: 5954

Worst possible start - advice needed

Good morning all,

Quick intro to why I’m here - purchased my first Bongo (1996 TD 2.5) yesterday from an eBay UK van trader.

All seemed well, driving 2 hours home from Leeds to Staffordshire on the M1 no problems. Got 10 mins from home and stopped for a bathroom break and noticed coolant dripping ...

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