And what have they got to do with the Mazda Bongo? Find out in the latest edition of our club newletter which is available for download from the members are of the main website at https://igmaynard.co.uk/member-area/mem ... ewsletters

If you are a paid up member of Bongo Fury the 12.5 per cent off voucher code will have been emailed to you. Or email me [email protected] with your membership number or home postcode and if you are on my members list I will send you the code.

A reminder that bookings for this year's Bash (17 to 22 June) commence on Friday 20th March and you will find full details on our dedicated Bash page on the main BF website at https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo-bash-2026/

See you there!

This received from member Colin Andrews. Can anyone help?

"I have a problem with my automatic gearbox and was hoping you could help or know someone who could. I have a 1997 automatic 4wd diesel Bongo.
The gearbox will not shift up from 2nd to 3rd gears. I believe it is a solenoid issue. I have a ...

This received from Judi, one of our members. Can anyone help?

My Y-reg Bongo suddenly developed erratic running with the revs dropping dramatically at idle or when braking. Our local garage (not Mazda specialist) found it to be running very rich. They replaced the spark plugs, checked the idle ...

Starter Motor solenoid failure. Packs available on eBay.

7th to 10th May

Venue: Bridge Villa Camping and Caravan Park, The Street, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford OX10 8HB. Website at https://bridgevilla.co.uk/campsite/

We have been holding meetings at Bridge Villa for many years. It is a friendly, family-run site right by the Thames and a short walk ...

We are all fine outstanding citizens

It is probably a faulty rheostat, otherwise known as a fan-speed resistor. It's found behind the large air intake under the bonnet. You can get new ones from Bongo land at https://bongoland.co.uk/product/heater- ... e-control/

Or second hand from Bongospares.

Found it! I have a full back up of the Lush Projects info.

In the worst case scenario there's another version on the website www.partsouq.com When I've got a chance I will check my drawer full of CDs and DVDs. I think I made a copy of the Lush site some years ago. I will see if I can find it.

It will be good to see you again!

A few people have recently enquired how many paid up members there are in Bongo Fury. Currently there are 895 in the club. Our peak was in April 2009 when we had 3,650 membersand there were 4 members of staff in Bongo Mission Control. Now it's only me, 3 mornings a week.

The latest club newsletter is now available to download from the members area of the main BF website

https://igmaynard.co.uk/member-area/mem ... ewsletters

Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April Tough Northerners in the Peak District NOW BOOKING

Venue: Laneside Caravan Park, Station Road, Hope S33 6RR. Their website: www.lanesidecaravanpark.co.uk

This is an excellent site in the heart of the Peak District. Good walking country and a short stroll in to the ...