I have just had my gearbox go on a 2.5TD 4WD It had a 715 on it and I have been reliably informed that a 4WD gearbox from an earlier model would fit ie a 711 box with a simple modification. My question is what is that modification, I was told its something to do with the solenoid? Any help really ...

Just done some research. could it be a servo pump? Its situated on the bottom of the engine towards the front.

Just an update, The Bongo was taken to a garage and the found a broken part inside a motor?? They sent the motor off to Seville to have the broken piece copied on a lathe. Now the garage have said its all fixed now just that if you pump the brakes 7or 8 times you lose the brakes i.e pedal becomes ...

Thanks guys, Just got a good reply from Allans garage instructing on how to check hoses, pump etc. May have to remove drivers seat to check though as we've had the campervan conversion, as the seat won't tilt. Am I right in thinking that?

Yes if I press really hard on the pedal you do get some braking. Are the servos unique to bongos?

Hi, Just on a bit of a tour of southern Spain and I'm in a pit of a pickle. Just drove through the Zaffarya pass and the long down hill roll towards Lake Vinuela, brake light illuminates and no brakes. Pull over to check brake fluid all fine. Noticed in hand book it says something about Vacumn ...

Hi, I have 195's on the front and 215,s on the back, as stated in the handbook, But the tyres have become castleated on the front, and making a lot of noise. I have been in touch with Allens garage in Devon and he tells me that I should change the tyres and have them all the same size. Does that ...

Hi, I am looking for a good mechanic in the Torquay area that knows abit about bongos,

Cheers Guys.

Thanks for that link. So I better get a few checks carried out. I dont quite understand the confusion about tyre sizes, If it states in the hand book the tyre sizes then surely thats what you should have. Or am I a bit thick.

Hi, I am getting quite a lot of noise from the front wheels/tyres, I have been informed that they have gone out of shape and maybe faulty or been referred to as casteleated tyres, another garage has said it maybe the suspension/shocks. I have had the wheel bearings replaced in both front wheels as I ...

mmmm. I suppose i'd better get it checked.

Thanks for the replys.

I have just replaced the battery in the Bongo, when being replaced the mechanic checked the voltage from the alternator, it read 13.57. He said it should be around 14.5, is this so? would appreciate any info on this one. Cheers.

Thanks for all the recommendations. We are heading up that way tomorrow. I'm in Scotland and the sun is shining and its warm. Whats all that about then.

MH

I am currently on route to the west coast, Skye and further up. I am sure I have read somewhere that you can legally free camp in Scotland. Anyone let me know on some must visit/see places.
Lets hope the weather improves a bit.

Cheers.

No other symptons.