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by Andy + Cath
Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Removing Coolant Temperature Sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 1575

Re: Removing Coolant Temperature Sensor

Great idea, however the set they had in Screwfix still weren't deep enough! I ended up buying a set of their 1/2 inch drive deep sockets, which were longer than the 3/8 ones I'd already bought, and easily fit over the sensor. Thanks again, sorted eventually!
by Andy + Cath
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Removing Coolant Temperature Sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 1575

Removing Coolant Temperature Sensor

I need to replace the coolant temperature sensor (the one in the engine block which controls the radiator fans) but because of the plastic connector I can't get a socket on to remove it. I've tried two 'deep' sockets, neither was deep enough. I think an old fashioned spanner may work, but I'll need ...
by Andy + Cath
Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:04 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Major coolant leak
Replies: 15
Views: 5726

Re: Major coolant leak

Thanks all for the advice and suggestions. Local mechanic is going to sort it - I've already passed on bleeding warnings! Hopefully get it relayed up there tomorrow. And yes, that was just water coming out, once I'd stopped the engine I was adding water to find where the leak was coming from cos it ...
by Andy + Cath
Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Major coolant leak
Replies: 15
Views: 5726

Major coolant leak

2.5 diesel Bongo, rapidly dropped much coolant onto the driveway. Only place I could see any fluid coming from was behind the pulley on the front of the engine block, as per the photo. Have seen mention in the forums that this is likely to be a broken water pump, can anyone confirm? Also, if a new p...
by Andy + Cath
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Yorkshire & North East
Topic: Caravan (Bongo) Storage in Barnsley Area
Replies: 0
Views: 5723

Caravan (Bongo) Storage in Barnsley Area

Does anyone know of any secure (and reasonably priced!) caravan storage in South Yorkshire, preferably near to Barnsley?

An upcoming house-move is likely to lead to less at-home parking space!
by Andy + Cath
Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: The Peak District..
Replies: 3
Views: 1633

Re: The Peak District..

Peaks was our first Bongo outing too - last wknd.

Avatar pic was taken at Surprise View above Hathersage.

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by Andy + Cath
Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Yorkshire & North East
Topic: roll call for Yorkshire and North East
Replies: 212
Views: 125745

Re: roll call for Yorkshire and North East

Hi Folks,

Wanted a Bongo for ages and have now bought one.

Looking forward to re-visiting our favourite places around the North York Moors and beyond...

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