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- Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Towing?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4215
Re: Towing?
Phoned AA back, and politely insisted on a flat back: "no problem", they have arranged it. Patrolman was very good, did his best, but showed me his hi-tech internet thingy with latest instructions he gets re towing. Bongo auto 4x4 clearly shown as suitable for towing up to 5 miles at less ...
- Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:55 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Towing?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4215
Towing?
To tow, or not to tow? diesel pump solenoid failed, AA want to tow it (max 20mph), 2 miles to garage. I have heard that towing is not good on the 4x4..any advice, folks?
Derek
Derek
- Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:17 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Roof AFT problems
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7125
Re: Roof AFT problems
swapped with switch from a donor vehicle!mikeonb4c wrote:How did you fix it Derek - mine's going a bit dicky in damp/cold weather generallyDr Fingers wrote:Roof up/down switch went on ours. Easy fix!
Derek
Derek
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:05 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Roof AFT problems
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7125
Re: Roof AFT problems
Roof up/down switch went on ours. Easy fix!
Derek
Derek
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:03 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Bongo 1995 wiper arms?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4772
Re: Bongo 1995 wiper arms?
Ditto..
surely there must be new ones from other vehicles that could fit? Someone might know..
Derek
surely there must be new ones from other vehicles that could fit? Someone might know..
Derek
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:14 am
- Forum: Off Message
- Topic: Where's Simon Jones
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5849
Re: Where's Simon Jones
There's a Simon Jones in the Facebook Mazda Bongo Owners group..poss same chap?
Derek
Derek
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 4:42 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 2005 Bongo HID headlights flickering & cutting out
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4208
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 10:01 am
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Poorly Rusty Bongo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5084
Re: Poorly Rusty Bongo
Please let me know if you find a decent body shop in East Sussex, ie at sensible prices.. This may be of interest to you: Russ and his guys have been looking after us for three years now, they know their Bongos and charge a fair price for thorough work.. http://www.rwmotorengineeringltd.co.uk/contac...
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:56 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 2005 Bongo HID headlights flickering & cutting out
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4208
Re: 2005 Bongo HID headlights flickering & cutting out
Waiting on a new alternator from AVA, for exactly this reason, and not for the first time. I have had problems with HIDS (after-markets, admittedly) 3 times now: first was due to a duff ballast, the last 2 definitely down to alternator(s). The last alternator from AVA only lasted just over 2 years, ...
- Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:03 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Aluminium radiator?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2642
Aluminium radiator?
My 95 diesel's rad is looking a bit elderly, weeping slightly along top edge, and my regular garage has
recommended an ally radiator. Is this worth pursuing, and where would I get one?
Anyone done this?
Thanks all,
Derek
recommended an ally radiator. Is this worth pursuing, and where would I get one?
Anyone done this?
Thanks all,
Derek
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:34 am
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: TRANZWAGEN
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5255
Re: TRANZWAGEN
CLEARCUT CONVERSIONS 'Rear conversion £1500 all in fitted inc, electrics Only for vans with full-length runners, though.. Derek http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-Bongo-Rear-Campervan-Conversion-Fitted-Smev-Hob-Sink-240v-12vCoolbox-Table/251104888687?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D...
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:42 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Looking for a motorhome considering a bongo but heard bad things
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4292
Re: Looking for a motorhome considering a bongo but heard bad things
Colin at County Cars, Portslade..(Brighton)Taichimorgan wrote:Hi. Thank you for your replies unfortunately I am not very handy really when it cones to engines are there any specifics I need to check when buying. I am in the central south east can anyone recommend a reliable dealer
Derek
- Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:30 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Calling all ex bongo owners
- Replies: 42
- Views: 42889
Re: Calling all ex bongo owners
I think these have a lot going for them:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291400608892
Been in one when it was being driven around country lanes in a spirited manner and i was impressed. Tough as old boots too i believe.[/quote]
V impressed with Toyotas, saw nice ones at Andys Imports..
Derek
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291400608892
Been in one when it was being driven around country lanes in a spirited manner and i was impressed. Tough as old boots too i believe.[/quote]
V impressed with Toyotas, saw nice ones at Andys Imports..
Derek
- Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:27 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: The Oldest Bongo Still On The Road
- Replies: 117
- Views: 94091
Re: The Oldest Bongo Still On The Road
Sept 95 here as well. Still running good.
Derek
Derek
- Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:26 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Seat belt extender
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3442
Re: Seat belt extender
Same problem, can't find an extender with the correct fittings: in my case, it's the middle lap belt across my two rear splitty seats..
Derek
Derek