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by volamoose
Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

Nope, that's one new water pump & thermostat(passed the kettle test) I didn't need.So they're both cleaned up & on standby!
by volamoose
Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

Sorry all, I should have got back to you sooner. The taking the revs up did it ( I didn't actually read it here, as, just a thought) 'course had I returned to this page I'd have read it, but hadn't had any replies at the time of trying. So bled as per video, then when up to temp I increased revs to ...
by volamoose
Fri Sep 26, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

Right, I'm at the end of my tether.....thermostat changed...bottom of the radiator is still cold....I have read back and whilst I wouldn't expect the bottom hoses to be as warm I would expect a little more even temperature in the rad. So am I facing the almost inevitable conclusion that head #2 has ...
by volamoose
Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

I have since seeing the videos yesterday, previous to that I was bleeding it with a method posted previously on here, bleeding through and maintaining level in header, which incidentally has always worked for me in the past.
by volamoose
Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

oh and after your liberal use of exclamation marks,you needn't fret :D I have already ordered a replacement thermostat!!
by volamoose
Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

yes the level dropped a few times, but never overheated till I drained the system to repair the dripping hose. I realise the head maybe cracked, but with a cracked head I still would have thought that the bottom hoses on the radiator would have got hot as I didn't think the head being cracked would ...
by volamoose
Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

to clarify, I was losing small amounts of coolant....no sweat checked round..small drip from a hose, sorted that, refill bleed, bleed and bleed a bit more. test drive, overheat bleed a bit more...read up, suspect water pump ( due to a few other symptoms which would be too long winded)..change pump.....
by volamoose
Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Re: Coolent System Thermostat

it has overheated, but I believe the thermostat not opening was the cause, as the bottom pipe on the radiator remained cold, why remove it, because they stick shut on a regular basis. I may be wrong on both counts which is why I've posted the question
by volamoose
Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolent System Thermostat
Replies: 24
Views: 6013

Coolent System Thermostat

Good morning, I'm some 10 years into this Bongo malarkey and still seking solutions. I strongly suspect my thermostat is knackered and have read of it's removal, but can't find, with a few searches attempted, what if any are the major downsides to this. My aim is to remove the springs & stuff so...
by volamoose
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Front shock absorber KYB part No.
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

Front shock absorber KYB part No.

Hello, excuse me if this question has been answered elsewhere, but having used the search facility and read most of the posts something like this I still can't fathom a clear answer to my question. I have a weeping fron shock absorber, and as kyb seem to be very reasonably priced they are the prefer...
by volamoose
Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: lowered rear axle alignment out!!!
Replies: 39
Views: 5953

Re: lowered rear axle alignment out!!!

Hmm I used to fix bits of machinery so thought I would get this one, but no I'm lost. However, I have just had the bingo, bango lowered by 40mm with the springs from bell hill. I feel like the handling has improved and I don't have a pull to the right. Does this mean that all is well and these probl...
by volamoose
Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air suspension
Replies: 31
Views: 5802

Re: Air suspension

hiya, I've had my bongo lowered using the lowering springs from bell hill. would these airbags still fit? or do they onlly fir in a standard coil spring, my van has never bottomed out before but with all the camping gear in the back or a couple of adults sat in the back it has strted to if i go over...
by volamoose
Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: cruise control waeco or audiovox ?
Replies: 50
Views: 13539

Re: cruise control waeco or audiovox ?

that would be a most splendid and welcome idea ,Cheers the cowardly mechanic
by volamoose
Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: cruise control waeco or audiovox ?
Replies: 50
Views: 13539

Re: cruise control waeco or audiovox ?

well there is a story , not a very interesting one mind. Fitted it mechanically, vacuum tube and all, but it was a few days before we went on hols and bottled out of the electrics. Any advice greatfully recievd what wires to connect where and such, strugling with negative side of ignition. probably ...
by volamoose
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Campsites
Topic: Camping in Pub car parks.
Replies: 63
Views: 67813

Re: Camping in Pub car parks.

This is a great idea I'm going to walk along and ask the landlord at our local 'cos we are about a mile from the ferry to Ireland and I'll bet he'd get some business from this idea, and the food's great . The Brewery, Cosheston,Landlord & lady Russ & Mel, I'll ask next time I see em, keep em...

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