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by soggy57
Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:18 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Strange case of non starting
Replies: 2
Views: 1452

Strange case of non starting

Changed the glowplugs a couple of months ago due to very difficult to start and hey presto back to being perfect again until yesterday.Just wouldn't start..felt like batteries had gone. Thought I'll try it one more time before phoning breakdown and started totally perfectly again..really weird. Any ...
by soggy57
Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Exhaust short pipe bolts
Replies: 1
Views: 1286

Exhaust short pipe bolts

Mazda Bongo Exhaust 2.5TD Short Pipe (Winter Pack System)

This part of the exhaust needs replacing but the part came with no bolts or gaskets and the current ones are completely corroded.I've came across the 4 bolts as described below..can anyone tell me if these are what I'm looking for and i/ll ...
by soggy57
Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:43 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Changing Glowplugs...Ayrshire garage?
Replies: 3
Views: 1056

Changing Glowplugs...Ayrshire garage?

Hi Folks Been getting harder and harder to start the bongo and loads of smoke on start up so reckon its the glowplugs. Regular garage is happy to do full service[oil air and fuel filters etc] but didn't seem keen on changing the glowplugs.Any recommendations in Ayrshire/Dumfries and Galloway or even ...
by soggy57
Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:18 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Willinton and Leisure Battery question
Replies: 2
Views: 1127

Willinton and Leisure Battery question

Hello Folks, I was going to buy the Willinton kit and assumed I could set it up on my spare battery[have the 2 fitted as standard] I read that it can't be connected to the battery this way. Where does the leisure battery go in this instance and why can it not be connected to the winter battery.Any ...
by soggy57
Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel gauge always showing full ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3907

Re: Fuel gauge always showing full ?

Right I've filled the tank so I know where I stand.I pulled the white plug out and put the wire back into the left hand side and re-attached.After half an hour the fuel gauge then only read half even though I know its full.I've now taken the new wire completely out of the white connector and ...
by soggy57
Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel gauge always showing full ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3907

Fuel gauge always showing full ?

Hello Folks, my fuel gauge has a life of its own so have done the earth mod using a wire to the seat slider bolt.The gauge now rises to the full position but the tank is def not full.Any opinions fully appreciated!
by soggy57
Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rust removal
Replies: 6
Views: 2837

Re: Rust removal

Thanks a lot folks..felt underkneath and feels totally solid..i'll get a few quotes to get fixed..don't think its a cutout case yet
by soggy57
Tue May 25, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rust removal
Replies: 6
Views: 2837

Rust removal

Hello Folks, does anyone know of a decent place to get rust treated in ayrshire..only 2 small spots on one wheel arch but want to get it sorted before it gets any worse,cheers Del

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