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by dp bradford
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Starter motor graunching
Replies: 1
Views: 1265

Starter motor graunching

My 95 Freda has started sounding like the starter motor isn't engaging properly in the flywheel - I've replaced the battery but still the problem persists. Only happens when the engine is cold (hence me thinking it was the battery being a bit tired - it's 7 years since I bought the vehicle and the b...
by dp bradford
Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: filling tyres with nitrogen
Replies: 17
Views: 3388

Re: filling tyres with nitrogen

ASDA will charge for the electricity to fire up the compressor and the purchase of the equipment - no such thing as "free air" Harry :wink: I deal with a lot of compressed gases in my day job (amongst other things, medical gases in hospitals) compressed 'medical air' is slightly more expe...
by dp bradford
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: re- gassing air conditioning
Replies: 13
Views: 11276

Re: re- gassing air conditioning

... ..... where the bit about the location of the nozzle or hole or whatever that the garage matey (or amateur mechanic) puts the stuff in (or indeed where he gets the old stuff out)?..... ... The high pressure port is located centrally just in front of the radiator behind the front grill - mine ha...
by dp bradford
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: re- gassing air conditioning
Replies: 13
Views: 11276

Re: re- gassing air conditioning

The Bongo uses R134a refrigerant (950 grammes) and 14 ml of PAG 46 oil - that is if you have the dual air con system. If you only have the front system I think it's 700 grammes of R134a. To be honest, I've seen lots of different figures quoted, but when I had mine recharged at Kwik Fit that's what I...
by dp bradford
Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Buttons on the gear stick??
Replies: 9
Views: 3286

Re: Buttons on the gear stick??

jaylee wrote:While were on the subject.,.. Do you think Scott's Cylon will wipe out the whole human race??
WTF???? I think it puts us all at risk, yes :shock:

Dave :roll:
by dp bradford
Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Buttons on the gear stick??
Replies: 9
Views: 3286

Re: Buttons on the gear stick??

.....I believe one of them is a hold button - when would I use this and do I have to 'hold' the button down? The full story is: In D the van has the full range of gears, with the Hold button pressed it will use only 2 and 3 (good in snowy conditions) In S the van will use only 1, 2 and 3 - pressing...
by dp bradford
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3887

Re: Thermostat problem???

.... tip remove the bolt that hold the dipstick in place first. Top Tip, thanks =D> Did the job this afternoon, in the rain :( Everything now back to normal :D :D For anyone else contemplating doing this job... Don't (if at all possible) do the job in the rain. Really not #-o Although, to be fair I...
by dp bradford
Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:32 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3887

Re: Thermostat problem???

... The cheaper copies although apparently work to the same spec, will restrict coolant flow giving rise to future problems sooner rather than later. Thanks - I'd guessed as much - it's really not worth messing about for the sake of a tenner [-X Just need to hope this will solve the problem! Still,...
by dp bradford
Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3887

Re: Thermostat problem???

Thanks for the info - I'll be straight on it in the morning 8)

Dave :D
by dp bradford
Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3887

Re: Thermostat problem???

Bongo shop is out of stock of genuine thermostats - does anyone know the part number so I can see if a local Mazda dealer can source one? I've been searching and the consensus seems to be that it's not worth bothering with non-genuine / pattern parts for this essential component.... any comments on ...
by dp bradford
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3887

Re: Thermostat problem???

mikeonb4c wrote:...(mind you if its pumping water out the bleed hose OK - is it? - then that would seem unlikely) ? ...
Yes, if I lower the bleed hose to engine height the coolant flows at quite an alarming rate - and it's HOT :shock:

Dave :roll:
by dp bradford
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3887

Thermostat problem???

Hi Folks, Just had my Freda overheat :evil: I could hear the coolant boiling and spluttering out of the header tank overflow.... So I stopped. As you do. I could detect no apparent leaks on the hoses or engine, I've checked the oil and it's nice and black (no mayo in there!), so wondered if the ther...
by dp bradford
Sat May 29, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear air con isolation
Replies: 5
Views: 2593

Re: Rear air con isolation

Thanks, I've found it! :D

Dave
by dp bradford
Fri May 28, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear air con isolation
Replies: 5
Views: 2593

Re: Rear air con isolation

OK, pipes capped off. Now, where's the low pressure filling port? I've located one that is between the air con radiator and the grill, but it has a 'H' stamped on it and I have a refill kit that contains dire warnings about connecting to the high pressure port - so I need to be sure before I blow my...
by dp bradford
Sat May 22, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear air con isolation
Replies: 5
Views: 2593

Re: Rear air con isolation

Excellent! Thanks, Kirsty =D>

Dave

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