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by haydn callow
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Overheating but okay on pressure and sniff test?
Replies: 11
Views: 154927

Re: Overheating but okay on pressure and sniff test?

Agree with the above….remove stat to test in hot water
by haydn callow
Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Another MOT passed and hello to old friends
Replies: 8
Views: 16647

Re: Another MOT passed and hello to old friends

Good to hear from you Mike, like you I don’t spend so much time on BF as I used to but I do keep nipping in/out. I remember way back when you were the first Guinea Pig to fit one of our newly developed Low Coolant alarms. Daughter Jo is now running the shop and doing plenty of business with all sort...
by haydn callow
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Low coolant alarm saved the day
Replies: 5
Views: 5162

Re: Low coolant alarm saved the day

Good to hear the alarms are still doing the job…..if anyone wants one of ours which were developed with the help of this forum. Don’t order via the web shop (HAYDN ALARMS) phone Jo Jo on the number on the web site and ask for (Dads Discount) please browse the shop for all sorts of temperature/coolan...
by haydn callow
Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Engine temperature readings
Replies: 7
Views: 2695

Re: Engine temperature readings

If all is well and you should run with temps between 82 and 92C …….up big hills or towing loads then up to 100C
by haydn callow
Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant for a 2002 2.5 V6 Petrol
Replies: 4
Views: 1555

Re: Coolant for a 2002 2.5 V6 Petrol

If the coolant alarm fitted to your bongo is one of ours, if you refill with red OAT antifreeze it may give you false alarms for a while as red coolant coats the inside of the engine (when new) and so coats the alarm screw in the header tank. If the coolant is blue I would suggest staying with blue…...
by haydn callow
Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:37 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Solenoids
Replies: 4
Views: 2138

Re: Solenoids

Thanks for that 👍👍
by haydn callow
Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Solenoids
Replies: 4
Views: 2138

Solenoids

Hi, got a friend who is having problems changing into 4th when warn….getting message… 2002 V6. Got the code, it won't go into top when it's warm - P0743 TCC solenoid
Any advice welcome
by haydn callow
Mon Dec 27, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo V6 Sluggish acceleration
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Re: Bongo V6 Sluggish acceleration

Had this same problem….eventually turned out to be the plug leads where they cover the plugs shorting out to the cylinder head…it gets a bit oily/dirty n there….examiners very carefully for tracking marks…… don’t get cheap replacements.
by haydn callow
Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Shame!
Replies: 5
Views: 2093

Re: Shame!

I know a bloke who would polish that scratch out for £50 🤡🤡
by haydn callow
Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Maintenance on Bongo 2.5TD 1999
Replies: 5
Views: 1990

Re: Maintenance on Bongo 2.5TD 1999

The rocker cover gasket could well not be required…..oil around the drivers side front of engine is normally caused by the egr……it’s there on most diesels.
by haydn callow
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diesel or Petrol
Replies: 12
Views: 3985

Re: Diesel or Petrol

Yes, old rubber/metal coolant pipes……if you fit a low coolant alarm it will almost certainly warn you before the Bongo boils over and probably cracks the cylinder head…our alarm was developed with the help of this forum…..many thousands fitted and many reports of overheating prevented.
by haydn callow
Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diesel or Petrol
Replies: 12
Views: 3985

Re: Diesel or Petrol

Best of all for economy would be 2.5 V6 petrol with a gas conversion…..I’ve had 2 of them and a 2.5 diesel ….however you have to consider the cost of the lpg conversion……..the v6 is fast powerful smooth and quiet. The diesel is very powerful but older and noisy not so smooth. IMHO the 2 litre is und...
by haydn callow
Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Overheating - Loss of Coolant - 98 Auto Diesel
Replies: 10
Views: 2443

Re: Overheating - Loss of Coolant - 98 Auto Diesel

When the alarm first went off and you filled the tank……was the tank empty before you added coolant…..if so…there lies the problem.
You cannot add coolant to a empty tank without trapping air….the system must be bled at this point.
Fingers crossed for you….and your cylinder head.
by haydn callow
Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo roof help
Replies: 4
Views: 1833

Re: Bongo roof help

As for the roof needing a bit of help to fully open. When you close the roof make sure you unzip the sides. Doing this will reduce the effort put on the motors.
by haydn callow
Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Another Temperature guage question.
Replies: 2
Views: 1880

Re: Another Temperature guage question.

Sounds pretty normal for a 2ltr….they do run cool…..you can blank off a section of the rad if you want things a bit warmer.

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