Obvious one - have you pressed the button up in the roof?

Sorry if I'm talking rot, but it has been missed before. :wink:


Just registered to say THANKs to this 6 year old post in case you are still around. New Bongo owner here with same issue whilst parked up on the beach, phew it was just ...

Nice one, and thanks for info.

Trouble is we can't answer 'is it just the arches'?

They will need to be cut out and only then is more revealed. Maybe not too bad, may be very expensive.

Likely even a body shop can't quote until they see the true state of play.

That’s a lot of rust related problems.

Personally I wouldn’t consider a six hour round trip until it has a new MoT, not even any advisories, and you need to be prepared to walk away if everything isn’t right.

Ideally an MoT from somewhere other than the garage who are doing the work.

Welcome aboard.

Good info from Geoff, bear in mind these are all getting on a bit so rust free is very important.

Depending on where you plan to use it is 4 wheel drive important to you? Some of the diesels are, none of the petrol ones.

Well done.

Sadly we also have clash of dates.

Great site, great location.

Bit depends on 'they'.

Main dealers really don’t want to touch grey imports of any make, there are a lot of very fair independent garages out there.

Glad you’re sorted.

Worth jacking up and try to turn the stuck wheel, and is it 4wd?

Maybe jack both sides and try reverse and drive, don’t do this if it is 4wd.

That’s fantastic news, and full marks to Bongo Spares, top outfit.

From memory the 2ltr is a 'non-interference' engine, so (fingers crossed) it doesn’t sound too bad.

Not what you need, though.

Very good post, this will be useful for others, too.

Yes, rust may well be hidden, and sadly structural.

Cills, wings…

It’s sadly not possible to say if the cost is worth it to you.

What I would do is caution you against supplying your own parts for a garage to fit. You can see the problem if the parts aren’t exactly right or there’s a warranty issue down the line.

Fitter says the parts were faulty, parts supplier ...

Thanks Ian

Prompted me to order wiper blades that I keep forgetting.

Our Ferdinand is in for medical next week.