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by g8dhe
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wire plugged into radio fuse
Replies: 1
Views: 9

Re: Wire plugged into radio fuse

Welcome aboard! You may find that you have a Leisure battery (LB) installed under the bonnet, in front of the passenger seat, its common to fit what is termed a "Swap Loom" that transfers some of the circuits from the Starter Battery across to the LB so that they are powered when the ignit...
by g8dhe
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Fuel tank capacity
Replies: 2
Views: 92

Re: Fuel tank capacity

All the tanks are 65l capacity, however the pump inlet is a few cm's above the bottom so around 60l of useable capacity. Yes the gauges are not that accurate, the low fuel light (provided its not blown ;-) ) does eventually come on, it never has on my V6 but there again when its on Empty on mine it ...
by g8dhe
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel and temp gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: Fuel and temp gauge

Well it might be worth while using a meter to check that you are getting a signal from the sensor in the tank to the back of the meter. As I recall some of the meters have a fine wire from the screw connection to the movement itself which can be snapped if the screws on the rear cause the mounting p...
by g8dhe
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel and temp gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: Fuel and temp gauge

Well if it was working directly beforehand and stopped after you changed, why not change it back if the previous one was working? What was the reason for changing in the first place ?
by g8dhe
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel and temp gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: Fuel and temp gauge

The fuel meter has to be powered to work, the needle will only move whilst power is applied, it is also very heavily damped. You don't say which engine you have there is a common fault on the diesel vans where the return earth on the tank corrodes, the tank itself needs a new earth strap to be added...
by g8dhe
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Wales/Cymru
Topic: Recomended Bongo Garages South West Wales
Replies: 4
Views: 204

Re: Recomended Bongo Garages South West Wales

You might find that the steering problem is one or both of the U/J's on the steering column, if the grease has hardened!
See https://www.lushprojects.com/bongoparts ... mgno=.html
One is inside the cabin the other outside the firewall at the bottom.
by g8dhe
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Bongo Bash 2024
Topic: Booked in
Replies: 4
Views: 199

Re: Booked in

Ah thankyou! Just wasn't expecting it so was a little bemused and as normal with unexpected emails took some care checking it out :-) Yes treating my legs with a lot of respect at the moment to make sure I can still stump around the site without falling on my face whilst looking thru the viewfinder ...
by g8dhe
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Bongo Bash 2024
Topic: Booked in
Replies: 4
Views: 199

Booked in

Well that's me booked in for EHU for the duration Tuesday to Monday!
Did a double take on the email before going for it today! Saves the rush on Thursday morning I guess :-)
by g8dhe
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Rear heater bypass / blanking kit
Replies: 2
Views: 116

Re: Rear heater bypass / blanking kit

Welcome aboard! Did you read the final comment "Please note that some customers have bought these kits for later )post 99) Bongos and say that there was not a problem with fitting. But we can’t guarantee this." I think Ian was being careful as there are changes in other pipes regarding the...
by g8dhe
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: mikexgough
Replies: 3
Views: 179

mikexgough

by g8dhe
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transmission problem
Replies: 6
Views: 198

Re: Transmission problem

Not the same sort of automatic gearbox I'm afraid! These don't have ANY bands to nip up!
http://www.g8dhe.net/bongo_images/Gearbox/RC4AEL.pdf
by g8dhe
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transmission problem
Replies: 6
Views: 198

Re: Transmission problem

Yup, the drive belts don't affect the gearbox at all.
by g8dhe
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Rest of the West
Topic: Rest of the West Roll Call
Replies: 166
Views: 108028

Re: Rest of the West Roll Call

Welcome back!

New topic, just go to the Group you want to start a new topic in and top left area;
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Just above the Announcements heading.
by g8dhe
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive
Replies: 2
Views: 247

Re: Autobox slam/jerk between reverse and drive

No its not common! Have you checked the ATF oil level ? Its Dexron III if its low, needs to be measured in a specific way; Warm the engine and gearbox up with a run for a few minutes, leave the engine running, lift the drivers seat have a some paper towel handy as you will need to wipe the dipstick,...
by g8dhe
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Instrument cluster question
Replies: 1
Views: 112

Re: Instrument cluster question

Looking at the diagrams the connectors haven't changed but there are significant differences between diesel and petrol versions as there are differences in the lights (lack of Glowplug) etc. You would need to check that they are from similar engines, but without checking each and every circuit I can...

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