There are pictures and diagrams here and Simon Jones is I think still on the board viewtopic.php?p=608618#p608618

The pictures are showing the gearbox sump. Has any work been done recently on the van ? Difficult to say how bad it is from the pictures, as the sumps are always being sprayed with road muck and oil.

Using the older style connector OBD1 (rather than OBD2), the codes are not stored once ignition is turned off. Not sure on the later styles after 2001.
You don't need the engine running but the power must be on so that the electrical system is powered up.

Yes a common problem! You have two sets of pipework to the rear system;
Engine coolant for heating which needs to be disconnected and then bypassed to maintain the coolant flow.
The refrigerant for the air con cooling these are a bit more difficult as opening the system up will cause loss of ...

Could be a blockage or water in the fuel filter water trap, try releasing the water trap to see if its blocked with water in the fuel? (White screw cap with leads on at the bottom of the fuel filter, it should light a warning lamp on dash but wires loose or blown bulb might stop the warning!).
Have ...

Very difficult to tell from the photo's !! It looks quite extensive not sure if its running into critical load supporting areas as well which you don't want to touch perhaps as a beginner.

Always good to hear of!

There is a thread here for some more ideas https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?p=659231#p659231
One thing I have noticed is that not all diesel Bongo's seem to have the same problem, I do wonder about the quality of coolant water used and perhaps furring up of the internal pipes with ...

Do understand personally always use a toasting frame on the gas cooker for toast this style works well https://www.amazon.co.uk/Primus-P-72066 ... 000OPQ1AE/

Hi welcome aboard!

In lots of cases you will find it better to source 12 volt devices rather than plan to use an inverter and mains ones, the reason being that there are losses at each stage of conversion of voltage level. Heating devices are the exemption but again you will find its a lot cheaper ...

They are used in several places and are rather hard to remove, think the normal process is to unbolt the arms themselves!
The ones I have removed in the past are on the ends of the floor channels to prevent the seats from rolling out but there I was able to use a club hammer to knock the entire pin ...

It needs to have a visible "dot" but not required to light up with an internal lamp as I recall.

Assuming you have joined the club itself, not just the bulletin board, then at the top of the page is a "Join Bongo" button, click this, then click "Members Area", scroll down to "Factsheets" and scan the list for the required item.

Welcome aboard!
You don't say which vehicle engine type you have bought, diesel, 2l petrol or V6 petrol, however leaks can come from many sources! You have engine coolant, water based and pressurised when at operating temperature, you can see the level by opening the bonnet then looking at the de ...

Can I suggest you look at insurance costs, many younger drivers get a nasty surprise when they go to ensure!!!
Typical well used converted vehicles will indeed be in the range you suggest, however they will also be carrying a lot of rust, not visible to the eye, from a simple exterior look :-( You ...