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by Northern Bongolow
Wed May 19, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: stay cool
Replies: 15
Views: 2193

Re: stay cool

someone i know uses a similar product from them called water wetter to great ends.it did what it says on the tin.dont know about this though,25 per cent antifreeze seems a little low to me for its antifreeze use bearing in mind last winters temps.may be ok through the summer though.i would be a ...
by Northern Bongolow
Wed May 19, 2010 3:40 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bost hose baz
Replies: 11
Views: 2486

Re: Bost hose baz

I would try to get rid of the jubilee clips as well if you can,order the proper clips from mazda
by Northern Bongolow
Wed May 19, 2010 3:25 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: coolant loss 1 litre in 1 week
Replies: 13
Views: 2687

Re: coolant loss 1 litre in 1 week

have pmd you,im just over the hill,if you get my drift :lol:
by Northern Bongolow
Tue May 18, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: It's only gone and blown the hose off!
Replies: 38
Views: 5132

Re: It's only gone and blown the hose off!

im fairly sure ive heard you remove the matrix from the nearside cubbybox,and its not as bad a job as you think,but im with you try to clear it in situ,i would probably remove the original flow/return pipes,put on some replacment pieces 3 foot long,then try a dilute castic/water mix.dont leave it in ...
by Northern Bongolow
Mon May 17, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wheel Shake over 60mph! I have had wheels balanced though.
Replies: 20
Views: 6142

Re: Wheel Shake over 60mph! I have had wheels balanced though.

pick a quiet piece of road, get up to wobble speed and gently apply the brakes,if it can be felt through the peddle it is likely to point to warpped discs as you say the wheels have been balanced.it could also be dirt behind the disc holding it off its mount, running out of true,remove and clean.
by Northern Bongolow
Sun May 16, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: UV Light & Dye - Where to buy.
Replies: 4
Views: 769

Re: UV Light & Dye - Where to buy.

think its 13/14 litres
or you could do a air pressure test and save your money.
by Northern Bongolow
Sun May 16, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: coolant - how much, what mixture
Replies: 1
Views: 1031

Re: coolant - how much, what mixture

holds 13/14litres i think,but doing a coolant change you will prob only drain out 9/10 litres out
i do 50/50 mix so you will need just over 1x5litre antifreeze and keep the rest for compatible top up mixing.
by Northern Bongolow
Sun May 16, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: lesson learned then forgotten
Replies: 29
Views: 6560

Re: lesson learned then forgotten

it would have given someone lots of grief very shortly imo,probably through the summer months,if you get my drift.

catch you at the bash .
by Northern Bongolow
Sun May 16, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant leak Crisis!
Replies: 25
Views: 5043

Re: Coolant leak Crisis!

if you have bled it correctly the following should happen depending on the method your using,
use the throttle to empty the funnel held at header tank height,before the funnel empties come off the throttle and dip the funnel to refil and expell air,continue until temp rises to stat open temp,when ...
by Northern Bongolow
Sun May 16, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Long turnover when cold or damp
Replies: 16
Views: 3530

Re: Long turnover when cold or damp

you say you have replaced the water temp sensor,the one at the front of the head,single wire connection.did the garage bleed the coolant system after?
the (engine sensor) 2 wire connection which you mention is the fan control switch,it is a good idea to replace this,but please in my opinion use only ...
by Northern Bongolow
Sat May 15, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: lesson learned then forgotten
Replies: 29
Views: 6560

Re: lesson learned then forgotten

at least ive got something to attack,feel im turning into steve widdowson.going to cut it up.
by Northern Bongolow
Sat May 15, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: lesson learned then forgotten
Replies: 29
Views: 6560

lesson learned then forgotten

years ago when delivering consentrated caustic in my tanker i quickly learned that caustic attacks and in fact eats alluminium.
imagine my surprise when doing tests on how to chemical flush an old sludged up but not leaking coolant radiator i poured into the removed radiator a caustic water mix, i ...
by Northern Bongolow
Fri May 14, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: Off Message
Topic: Bored with Butties phase 18
Replies: 12
Views: 4539

Re: Bored with Butties phase 18

what are we on now is it 18,thats the first one ive seen that i think i may enjoy,must be my council estate upbringing!!! uuummmm! smash!


keep it up paul, :lol: =D> =D>

gary and tina will be on here soon shouting,stand by,
they have ducks as pets [-X
by Northern Bongolow
Fri May 14, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Headliner removal
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: Headliner removal

not to bad a job,i did mine recently,all side trims,visors out,think the seat belt top mount as well, the worst bit is the rear heater vents,leave them in the headlining as they are mounted with one way push on clips,like a childs trike wheel!! remove everything else then slide the entire headlining ...
by Northern Bongolow
Thu May 13, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: silicone hose leaks, turbo clamp, & thermostat problems
Replies: 62
Views: 21932

Re: silicone hose leaks, turbo clamp, & thermostat problems

they could be the answer!!you could be the test pilot on these.
there are plenty of constant pressure clips available but most of them are expensive,2 clips per hose and all that.

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