News has reached us that Jeff Fordham, veteran volunteer at every single Bongo Bash, has died after a short illness. Our thoughts are with Paulette and family. He was the nicest man you could possibly meet and we are all very upset.

Venue: Derwent Reservoir Visitor Centre, Co Durham DH8 9TT Times: 10.30 onwards. But if you want to join convoy down the A1 meet 9am at Angel of the North Car Park Attractions: Cafe, toilets, picnic area, play park, country walks. Car parking charge may apply. Hosted by Stuart Coates on behalf of NE...

North Devon Meeting
Venue: Sandy Burrows Car Park, Woolacombe Bay, EX34 7BG
Times: From 10.30 onwards
Attractions: Long sandy beach, dog friendly areas, full facilities in town
Contact: Terri via Events page on FB Mazda Bongo Owners group

Alan, there's a full list of Bongo friendly garages in the members area of the main website at https://igmaynard.co.uk/member-area/mem ... #databases

I've had a look b ut there's not any listed in Cheshire. But maybe someone else can make a recommendation.

Alan, it's a few months off, but don't forget the National Bongo Day meeting in Chester, see https://igmaynard.co.uk/national-bongo-day/

AVA can get hold of them, but not listed on their website at www.mazdabongo.com. Give them a ring on 01234 480808 and ask for Chris or Andy.

I was speaking to Phil at JAL about this and he says there are 3 options.

1) You could split the board in 2. This will make it easier to move & assemble.
2) Drill hole(s) in the board to act as hand-holds.
3) Upgrade to the new vented alloy boards (improved airflow)

The rectifier for the diesel alternator is part number WL0118W60 and is still available in Japan. But at over £400 just for the recifier I'd get the old alternator refurbished.....

Sandy, I've just spent a happy half hour trying to find the breather in the parts catalog, but no joy I'm afraid. Perhaps you can have a look? http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/indexA2AJRA0Bin.html The inlet manifold for a 2 litre Bongo is on 1300A, but the associated fuel system is on 1320A...

Just 9 pitches left for Friday and Saturday nights. Thursday slots now all sold.

We have 6 places left for Thursday and 18 places for Friday & Saturday nights.

The belts should be 13x1100. Gates part 6474EXL or Blueprint ADM59621.

Let us know how you get on.

We will start taking bookings for this event on Thursday 6th February at 0930. Bookings are by telephone only on 0114 2550836. Please have your membership number and vehicle registration to hand when phoning. We have 40 pitches for Thursday night, 60 pitches for Friday night, and 60 pitches for Satu...

There's a fact sheet about the Wastegate as well. It summarizes most of the stuff that I could find on this forum and elsewhere.