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by droodle
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: fitting disc spare tyre on rear
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

Re: fitting disc spare tyre on rear

ah ok that would make sense - cheers.
by droodle
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: fitting disc spare tyre on rear
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

fitting disc spare tyre on rear

Just looking at the manual which is bad english and says ..

"emergency spare tyre cannot wear the chain, if the flat tire is at the back wheel the front tire remove to back and emergency spare tire must be set on the front wheel so that tire chain can be set the back wheel"

is this for 4wd ? only ...
by droodle
Sat May 12, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo wipers .. High street ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1598

Re: Bongo wipers .. High street ?

Sorted for a tenner at tesco thanks :)
by droodle
Sat May 12, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo wipers .. High street ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1598

Bongo wipers .. High street ?

Hi .. In reading and my wipers just disintegrated on me .. Can someone telle what size I need and can they be bought from a high street shop .. Eg halfords.

Thanks.
by droodle
Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Which 100mm glow plugs ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1295

Which 100mm glow plugs ?

Looking for a set of glow plugs for the bongo .. mechanic ordered 85mm ones and the plate was touching other bits of metal .. so measured the existing ones and they are approx 100mm.

done a quick search on ebay and found several differnt brands .. which if any would you recommend please ?

http ...
by droodle
Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Help .. Lost keys
Replies: 1
Views: 1185

Help .. Lost keys

Been a right donk and lost bongo keys .. Is it possible to hotwire bongo easily to get me home ?

If not what are other other options .. Will the AA take you home if your a member ?

Thanks.
by droodle
Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mazda thermostat - A few observations
Replies: 55
Views: 14715

Re: Mazda thermostat - A few observations

yep she chirped a fair bit .. but then it had never been set in the first place so i moved the dial until it stopped.

The gauge does come down a little when urban driving but not by much.

Bloody thing not only did i buy the alarm i paid to have it fitted - wish i never bothered, i haven't got the ...
by droodle
Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mazda thermostat - A few observations
Replies: 55
Views: 14715

Re: Mazda thermostat - A few observations

I should have added - the bongo had a full service at the same time and the coolant was checked, the coolant was flushed out about 6 months ago and re-bled when i had a leak.

How long timewise should a stat change take ? thinking labour cost.
by droodle
Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mazda thermostat - A few observations
Replies: 55
Views: 14715

Re: Mazda thermostat - A few observations

Hello stat experts ...

i've just had a mason fitted yesterday - and now my bongo gauge has gone from sitting @ 11am to this ...

http://i56.tinypic.com/241w65e.jpg

this was after a 75mph blast down the mway

Now i don't really like this as its practically sitting @ max - do you think i should ...
by droodle
Mon Mar 07, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tyre aspects ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2287

Re: Tyre aspects ?

cheers .. yep its 2WD
by droodle
Mon Mar 07, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tyre aspects ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2287

Tyre aspects ?

Hello ..

I need 2 new front tyres - currently my tyres are 195/70 r15 97T front and back 215/65 R15 100T, reading here ive heard the accelera tyres are a good budget recommendation but they don't do these exact sizes, so would it matter if the aspect changed slightly to say 195/65 or 55 ??

Also to ...
by droodle
Fri Dec 24, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Exhaust emitting white smoke
Replies: 8
Views: 2169

Re: Exhaust emitting white smoke

Hiya .. mine was doing the same - before you fork out for a new gasket/engine i would give kseal a try you've got nothing to lose and could save you a packet.

since i put it in mine - no white smoke and have done over 2.5k miles with no water loss.

good luck.
by droodle
Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: kseal or steel seal ? Is there a difference ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

kseal or steel seal ? Is there a difference ?

Looking at giving one of these a go .. is there a difference ?

looking at the instructions the kseal seems easier in usage to a non mechanical mind whereas there are a lot more steps (ie mixing with anti freeze) for the steel seal.

Anyone used either ?

thanks.
by droodle
Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: cylinders not all firing up and white smoke seen from ex ..
Replies: 1
Views: 1190

cylinders not all firing up and white smoke seen from ex ..

recently i've noticed on ignition that it takes a few seconds for all the cylinders to start firing together (maybe 10 secs)

Also this weekend i've driven 650Kms ... when i drove 250 to my destination i got out the bongo and went inside for 10 mins .. then got back in the bongo to move it .. and ...

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