Hi,
Just noticed this post. On mine it was my lamba sensor, I monitor my MPG and had noticed it was worse and the car seemed a little more perky. The wire on my 02 sensor had snapped so it was an easy fix.
Hope this has now fixed yours.
Andy
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- Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:56 am
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: my V6 seems to be using a lot of fuel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 13904
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:46 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Doctor Doolittle: Talking to your Bongo (with a PC)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2486
Re: Doctor Doolittle: Talking to your Bongo (with a PC)
The only device I saw working on my bongo was a carman scan lite, it was at the LPG fitters and it did read the engine and gearbox ECU's. This was stationary so not sure what extra functionality it did or didn't have. These things are expensive though so probably won't make sense given the limitatio...
- Fri May 09, 2014 2:52 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: V6 Coolant Leak Mystery Problem
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4416
Re: V6 Coolant Leak Mystery Problem
Hi there, Used to have a V6 on LPG. Fred at Discount Trucks near Newbury knows alot about your car. Also has the right test gear and a proper code reader. Bit of a trip from you but could be worth it. BPV in Slough also very good, more on the LPG side but familiar with petrol bongos too. Between the...
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:05 pm
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: Help with LPG install problems
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7768
Re: Help with LPG install problems
Hi, Sorry to hear you are having issues. Firstly how did you pay for the conversion, credit card gives you some good redress should it come to that. As Simon said check it's been registered on the drivelpg site, you should also have changed your V5 and told your insurance. The LPG association are no...
- Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:58 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: help V6 Diagnostics
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5026
Re: help V6 Diagnostics
Hello John, I replied to you PM the other day. Real shame you are having issues. You can test the lambda sensor theory by disconnecting it. The bongo passed an MOT with flying colours with it disconnected due to a broken wire and ran fine, albeit using a bit more fuel which led me to find the broken...
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:17 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: V6 Fluid Container under Driver's Seat
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2525
Re: V6 Fluid Container under Driver's Seat
Hi,
One thing I'd say is don't fill it right up to the top, it expands when it gets warm. I don't have my bongo anymore but on many cars the levels are marked hot and cold. If you don't have that I'd guess you need to check the level when the engine is warm.
One thing I'd say is don't fill it right up to the top, it expands when it gets warm. I don't have my bongo anymore but on many cars the levels are marked hot and cold. If you don't have that I'd guess you need to check the level when the engine is warm.
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:11 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: V6 Dexters Flashlube System
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2377
Re: V6 Dexters Flashlube System
Hi, On the flashlube system, the recommended dose is 1ml of lubricant oil to 1 litre of fuel burned. So if you burn 1000 litres of fuel then you should use 1000ml (or 1 litre if my brain still works) of lubricant. Opinions vary on the need to use a lubricant on this engine. My view is that so long a...
- Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:12 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: V6 hoses
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2220
Re: V6 hoses
I had a V6 for a number of years and agree with the comments above. Keep a special eye on the two small hoses that are under the drivers door leading to the rear heater matrix. They are exposed to the elements more and on mine one failed whilst it was parked up. After a few years I did change all of...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:09 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: V6 engine number location....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1194
Re: V6 engine number location....
Hi,
Somewhere hard to get at:
Engine code and number are stamped on rear of cylinder block,
above flywheel.
Somewhere hard to get at:
Engine code and number are stamped on rear of cylinder block,
above flywheel.
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:48 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Considering fitting Eberspacher in place of rear heater unit
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4072
Re: Considering fitting Eberspacher in place of rear heater
Hi Simon, Ebay germany is a good source for the petrol heaters, they seem more common there. I did in the past buy a water eberspacher petrol, plan was to use it as an engine pre-heater with an additional 12v water pump. Didn't do it in the end. Regarding the safety, you should be fine so long as th...
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:02 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: New Shape 1999 V6 Idling Speed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4144
Re: New Shape 1999 V6 Idling Speed
Hi, Tightening it clockwise will decrease the revs. As Simon has said so long as you do things gradually in stages you can easily return to where it was. Make sure the engine is fully warmed up before you change it, and then test it gear and with the AC on and off to be sure it settles in the best p...
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:55 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Oil type for the V6 engine...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2430
Re: Oil type for the V6 engine...
I always found mine was best on a good quality 15/40 semi synthetic.
There's alot of debate and info out there on the best grade to use but I found this worked best.
Always use a genuine oil filter if you can.
There's alot of debate and info out there on the best grade to use but I found this worked best.
Always use a genuine oil filter if you can.
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:53 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: New Shape 1999 V6 Idling Speed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4144
Re: New Shape 1999 V6 Idling Speed
Hi,
Under the drivers seat, towards the rear of the inlet manifold is an air screw. This adjusts the tickover speed.
Circled in red:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee11 ... eScrew.jpg
Under the drivers seat, towards the rear of the inlet manifold is an air screw. This adjusts the tickover speed.
Circled in red:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee11 ... eScrew.jpg
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:24 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 1999 new shape V6
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2154
Re: 1999 new shape V6
Hi there, I had a V6 with side conversion. Found that you could tip the seat back enough to check the level, I used a small offcut of wood as a prop to ensure the seat didn't fall down on my head !! Simple and easy. Anything more like changing plugs/air filter I'd just remove the bolts and take the ...
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:33 pm
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: Added value of LPG
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7647
Re: Added value of LPG
As with all such things it always pays to shop around. Make sure you use on-line resources such as petrolprices and don't forget local calor centres too. That way as the prices fluctuate (as they always do) you can be sure you are getting the best deal. Near me both stations that do LPG go up and do...