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by maxi_77
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diesel Cam Belt change query, do I really need to...
Replies: 3
Views: 1179

Re: Diesel Cam Belt change query, do I really need to...

The key thing is you need to ensure the cam shaft and crankshaft are kept in the same position relative to each other. The easy way is to use the timing marks as it is easy to spot movement. 0
by maxi_77
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:19 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Valve stem oil seals
Replies: 4
Views: 3407

Re: Valve stem oil seals

The lumpy running on start up is likely to be a reaction to little use. When we bought our present Bongo it was very lumpy and would often cut out. We gave it the Italian tune up to beat all by motorway driving all the way from the Algarve to Scotland. Now idles like a dream on starting
by maxi_77
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: blue smoke on start up !
Replies: 11
Views: 3802

Re: blue smoke on start up !

I have been told blue smoke is oil based and as reported clears as the engine warms up, white smoke is caused by water and is most likely a head problem. Constant blue smoke pretty worn engine, black smoke some form of over fuelling
by maxi_77
Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2.5 litre petrol/Lpg turning over but won't start
Replies: 8
Views: 1887

Re: 2.5 litre petrol/Lpg turning over but won't start

Some rambling thoughts. Many engines lose compression,,wear, sticky rings, dirty valve seats. On solution to this can be a faster spin on the starter, which can mean the battery is either on the downward slope, or it just was not really up to it in the first place, the key is just how many cranking ...
by maxi_77
Sat May 30, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: seemingly over heating bongo but COLD engine coolant. advice and help please!
Replies: 12
Views: 3221

Re: seemingly over heating bongo but COLD engine coolant. advice and help please!

The case that the temp gauge went hot and back down again suggests either a fault or an occasional lack of coolant in the area, could be a gas bubble or a blockage. The pressure bubble on opening the cap suggests some gas in the system, could be exhaust gas indicating a gasket leak, or steam. An exp...
by maxi_77
Wed May 20, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Android Stereo cutting out
Replies: 5
Views: 1391

Re: Android Stereo cutting out

Sounds like the output section of the radio cannot carry the load for the higher volume, could be a dry joint somewhere. In one of our CRVs the radio would go off with a pop at random, there was a Honda approved fix as it was a well known problem, the unofficial solution was to give the dash above t...
by maxi_77
Sun May 17, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Battery charger
Replies: 4
Views: 1216

Re: Battery charger

As big as practical.
by maxi_77
Sun May 10, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: obd2 port RF diesel 2.0
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Re: obd2 port RF diesel 2.0

I think this is a Bongo E series a very different beast to the Freindee we deal with.
by maxi_77
Wed May 06, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wing Mirror
Replies: 0
Views: 12529

Wing Mirror

Left and right folding mirror mechanisms. Passenger side one has no glass and no cover the mechanism works but the cable needs reconnected, the connector is there. The drivers side has the cover but no glass. The mirror tilt and turn works but the fold does not though the motor runs set it is a gear...
by maxi_77
Mon May 04, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AFT color
Replies: 4
Views: 2001

AFT color

Does any one know what the paint colour for the grey fibreglass in the AFT.
by maxi_77
Mon May 04, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Roof tent.
Replies: 13
Views: 3243

Re: Roof tent.

The yachting fraternity use italic acid to get rid of rust stains
by maxi_77
Sun May 03, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure battery charger advise
Replies: 15
Views: 6064

Re: Leisure battery charger advise

The BM-1 has a decent reputation in the yachtie community
by maxi_77
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:28 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure battery charger advise
Replies: 15
Views: 6064

Re: Leisure battery charger advise

Most systems will only give a very rough indication of capacity left especially with solar. The answer is to fit a battery meter which is fitted between your battery and the rest of your system. When set up they literally count the amps in and out and can give you a very good indication of the power...
by maxi_77
Tue May 24, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Ramps
Replies: 3
Views: 2143

Re: Ramps

I use these for levelling our 3.5 ton motorhome and they have a good lift and are very sturdy

http://www.leisureoutlet.com/caravans-a ... l-Set.html
by maxi_77
Tue May 24, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: diesel Turbo
Replies: 1
Views: 1556

diesel Turbo

Starting to get some noises from the turbo on our 2.5 TD bongo. How easy is to to strip out and replace and would a second hand one be OK.

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