I did look at those, which seem like another neat solution. I'll see how the bmw option goes...

It's hard to tell if it will fit in the neat surround, but I'm presuming not. This ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-318ti-Compact-Coupe-DASH-CONSOLE-CLOCK-unit-PERFECT-62138362857-z3-/360852428196 provides god quality images that suggest it's too narrow. I am hoping it will still fit in ...

I've taken a bit of a leap and purchased one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-3-SERIES-COMPACT-DIGITAL-DASHBOARD-TIME-CLOCK-/251442307407?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CPlat_Gen%3AE36&hash=item3a8b21214f plus 4 core cable t plumb it in. I may well be bac...

I'm liking Simon Jones' solution, but I've also looked into the BMW Mini clock option. It too has three wires, which to a naive electrical brain, suggests that it's a similar level of simplicity to install as the much used BMW clock. A bit of Googling later, I found this site http://www.northamerica...

I'm curious whether anybody has fitted an alternative clock to the usual BMW 3 series one? The advantage off the BMW seems to be three wires rather than 4 or more. Can anybody suggest how a clock with 4 wires could be plumbed in (with aWillington leisure battery set up) and if there are any problems...

I don't know about testing it, but it's an easy ish job to blank it off. Do a search for egr blanking.

Depending on how far you have to drive, it may not be necessary. I've driven a few hundred miles without a back box with no issues in my diesel.

This explains why my Bongo's three tone then! The rear half is a different shade of red to the front having been re-sprayed following arch repair and touch up.

Sadly, I can't recommend a garage, but I would advise on ensuring they're aware of how to do it without disconnecting the coolant system. I had mine done recently and air was introduced into the system, which caused an overheat and a lot of hassle. Thankfully no head damage. There's a well put toget...

The only times I've thought 4WD would be useful would have been in the snow. However, I then got a set of winter tyres fitted, which made an enormous difference in winter conditions with my 2WD. Unless you live on a steep hill/lane or plan to do some serious winter or muddy driving, I can't see a ne...

Air lock in the coolant? Was it bled as per the instructions on YouTube?

I wouldn't have thought that would cause the heater plug light to flash though.

If you've got child seats in the car, it's a tad unrealistic Yup - that's the biggest hindrance. We've got two kids (1 just under 5, the other nearly two) and all sleep in the Bongo + the dog in the driver seat when we have him camping). We have an adult in the roof with one and the other kid and a...

I paid 1,500 for both sides using sprinter arches. The guy did a very thorough job (which I saw in progress). Painting cost 500 of that, but was the whole test end from front doors back. I'm chuffed with the job, but the price wasn't low.

Update. I phoned the garage, who advised to top the coolant up, get it warm and see how it goes. I told them that I was sceptical, but they also offerered to do a bleed off required (difficulty being getting the bongo go the garage for them to do this). So, I topped it up via the header tank, turned...

I didn't think the level being too high would be an issue and presumed (obviously incorrectly) that it had just been topped up to ensure that if the coolant dropped a bit (as had been suggested it might), that the extra in the tank would account for it. I relied on the coolant alarm to tell my if th...