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by Debs and David
Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2.0 Bongo struggling to start in rain
Replies: 13
Views: 4744

Re: 2.0 Bongo struggling to start in rain

Dizzy under passenger seat also check drain hole at bottom of windscreen is not blocked , lift bonnet to see its like a gutter and overflows when blocked Dave
by Debs and David
Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Christmas 2022
Replies: 6
Views: 10865

Re: Christmas 2022

Merry Christmas Trish from both of us and our two Yorkies . Hope you are keeping feel ,Bongo now gone been a tough 2 years but always read what you lot are up to fond memories . :D Have a good one one and all Dave and Debs
by Debs and David
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Overheating in Sweden (2 Litre Petrol)
Replies: 10
Views: 1470

Re: Overheating in Sweden (2 Litre Petrol)

Hi sorry to hear your problem but the 2l bongo engine is self bleeding so video no good as its for the diesel. Could be Blockage in coolant system ,Water pump ,are all belts in place just a few pointers hope you sort it [-o<
by Debs and David
Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: 2L petrol bongo won't start
Replies: 2
Views: 1335

Re: 2L petrol bongo won't start

Hi first of all what year , Then do a search for 2l petrol not starting when cold hope this helps. Dave
by Debs and David
Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2L petrol (2000) wont start when cold
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Re: 2L petrol (2000) wont start when cold

If its a non king pin distributor it is something to do with the ignition module which is part of the distributor which can be changed but good luck just easier to change the whole thing and know its going to be right
by Debs and David
Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2L petrol (2000) wont start when cold
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Re: 2L petrol (2000) wont start when cold

I have a '98 2 litre bongo, which had the same problem that you are describing. The part you are looking at in an ignition module, but I got advice from wheel quick in Wigan and bongo spares in Halifax to just change the whole distributor. Mine was the non king lead type distributor as there are 2 t...
by Debs and David
Thu Mar 11, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Intermittent Starting Fault 2.0l Petrol
Replies: 10
Views: 2119

Re: Intermittent Starting Fault 2.0l Petrol

Hi I have a '98 2 litre bongo, which had the same problem that you are describing. The part you are looking at in an ignition module, but I got advice from wheel quick in Wigan and bongo spares in Halifax to just change the whole distributor. Mine was the non king lead type distributor as there are ...
by Debs and David
Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Starting Problem 2l Petrol
Replies: 1
Views: 1545

Starting Problem 2l Petrol

Bongo has failed to start on 3 occasions, it turns over like it’s going to start but doesn’t. The garage have had van for a week and it has started every day for them. They said they need it to fail for them so they know where to start looking, but said it might be the camshaft sensor, which would c...
by Debs and David
Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:58 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Broken down
Replies: 6
Views: 2689

Re: Broken down

Thanks Ady but battery is still as power but when turning the key its just the starter motor thats turning ,AA man said sounds like there is no compression and didn.t go any further than that and just loaded it up.I fear its not going to be a good out come. So i have posted in the Techie section and...
by Debs and David
Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Broken down
Replies: 6
Views: 2689

Re: Broken down

Thanks guys, don't know about port, but van's with the garage now.
by Debs and David
Sun Sep 15, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Broken down
Replies: 6
Views: 2689

Broken down

:roll: Been camping at Derwent View this weekend. Left campsite about an hour ago, van seemed under power, when climbing hill pressed hold button but van stayed in same gear, got to top of hill, coming down other side the hold light was flashing 3 or 4 times, engine cut out, luckily rolled to a lay-...
by Debs and David
Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Can anyone shed any light..............
Replies: 8
Views: 3959

Re: Can anyone shed any light..............

UPDATE New leisure battery sorted :D That's strange , the leisure batter should not affect the starting of the vehicle unless it is not wired independently with a relay from the SB or you had an earth problem. Might be worthwhile having ( if fitted) the split charge relay tested Take care Yes stran...
by Debs and David
Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Can anyone shed any light..............
Replies: 8
Views: 3959

Re: Can anyone shed any light..............

UPDATE New leisure battery sorted :D
by Debs and David
Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES TAKING THE P*** OR IS IT BREXIT ?
Replies: 18
Views: 14528

Re: ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES TAKING THE P*** OR IS IT BREXIT ?

Just paid mine 98 2.0l petrol has a motor caravan ,camping and caravan club ,9 years protected no claims £251 : :D
by Debs and David
Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Can anyone shed any light..............
Replies: 8
Views: 3959

Re: Can anyone shed any light..............

Thanks all for your advice will start checking things at weekend

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