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by mikeonb4c
Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:37 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Advice on treating rust
Replies: 9
Views: 4352

Re: Advice on treating rust

Hammerite is available as a spray and as brush-on, so may be easier. Yup. I use hammerite for this kind of light rust thing in the bonnet and engine bay areas and it works fine. I mixed smooth black with smooth green to more or less get a colour match for my 1995 dark green and I apply it by dabbin...
by mikeonb4c
Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Haydn Coolant Alarm False Alert
Replies: 13
Views: 4329

Re: Haydn Coolant Alarm False Alert

My Haydn Alarm can grumble at times esp once weather turns cold and damp. Luckily its never stayed on big style and like you if i do something/operate an electrical device it tends to kick it iff. I've got used to it now but at first I found it unsettling. I put new screws in a few years back and ma...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Replies: 12
Views: 3778

Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage

They are prone to cutting the wires and water ingress, but personal choice. Thanks for the info, what would you recommend ? Hi Rita. I found soldering has worked well for me, but I know you are very savvy on car mechanics and I'd love to hear of other suggestions that would be easy to do and not gi...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bak-Rak Rear Storage
Replies: 12
Views: 3778

Re: Bak-Rak Rear Storage

They are prone to cutting the wires and water ingress, but personal choice. Thanks for the info, what would you recommend ? Bobs right about Scotchloks, whoever fitted the towbar to mine (a garage i think), i started to get o/s tail light bulb blowing. Not problem since i removed all scotchloks and...
by mikeonb4c
Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
Topic: My 1st Post: Free Television Equipment
Replies: 7
Views: 12034

Re: My 1st Post: Free Television Equipment

Welcome aboard. I have a 95 diesel and it does WhatICanAfford MPG,which, over the 14 years i've had the Bongo, i've gotten quite used to. The mpg has been outstanding since March 2020 and the tyre treads seem to last forever too :( :lol:
by mikeonb4c
Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Headlamps and what to do!
Replies: 12
Views: 3482

Re: Headlamps and what to do!

Even when headlight covers were in v good condition i found Bongo headlights underwhelming. The solution for me was a pair of spotlights, set dipped and slightly to one side and wired to operate with main beam. Been great since. Ben - due to cost cutting theres only 2 elves these days. Bring back th...
by mikeonb4c
Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Southern Softies, Wallingford, 23 to 26 April
Replies: 17
Views: 9633

Re: Southern Softies, Wallingford, 23 to 26 April

Bob wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:27 pm Interesting bird to share your thermals, Mike. :shock:

I'll get me coat. :oops:
Ben is a three letter word. Disrespectfullness is an 18 letter word (i think).

Just sayin' :roll: :lol:
by mikeonb4c
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Southern Softies, Wallingford, 23 to 26 April
Replies: 17
Views: 9633

Re: Southern Softies, Wallingford, 23 to 26 April

Some pictures from the site yesterday (Friday) getting a bit wild and woolly as forecast this afternoon! The Red Kites nest in the area and had been attracted by some bacon rind that had been put for them! http://www.g8dhe.net/pictures/2020/10/20201023/index.php?ind=15 Loved the red kite pics Geoff...
by mikeonb4c
Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: water in passenger footwell
Replies: 13
Views: 6536

Re: water in passenger footwell

I found rust throughs on both sides behind front wheel arch liners. Even my Bongo specialist hadnt seen those before. Theyve all been repaired beautifully but a thorough inspection there may be an idea as i think ultimately it could lead to damp carpets
by mikeonb4c
Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:34 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Thank you
Replies: 2
Views: 1496

Re: Thank you

Bob wrote: Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:28 am Well done keeping a classic Bongo on the road. =D>

And welcome aboard. :D
2nd that :D
by mikeonb4c
Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:30 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Rear Slide Out Kitchen Pod
Replies: 13
Views: 7304

Re: Rear Slide Out Kitchen Pod

Northern Bongolow (Ady) did a DIY one so may also have some thoughts / advice. Agree its a great design idea that could be pushed further. I was interested in the idea when i got mine 14 yrs ago but lacked funds to do it.
by mikeonb4c
Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Virus Malware Be aware
Replies: 6
Views: 3511

Re: Virus Malware Be aware

Similar here, I just say yes that's right ... pause .. which accident are you referring too ? This seems to flummox them somewhat :-) Oh I've done allsorts, mainly patient but there was one occasion, after many calls and when I was feeling rough and not in the mood...... :roll: :shock: :evil: :lol:
by mikeonb4c
Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Do you use your bongo as your main vehicle?
Replies: 10
Views: 3308

Re: Do you use your bongo as your main vehicle?

My only vehicle, its the size of most cars, good turning circle, so why not, no car is going to give good mileage on short runs anyway. 2nd that. Its been my only car since 2006 and daily commute until I retired in 2017. The only downside is taking it a distance to be looked after and some years, h...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Virus Malware Be aware
Replies: 6
Views: 3511

Re: Virus Malware Be aware

Disturbing news. I am with 2gether and have been for many years. I have also, for many years, been receiving highly unwelcome calls on my mobile (a number i never knowingly agree to be given out and used). Its always a girl with an Essex'y accent who starts with "Hello. We've been told you was ...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: John Sheldrick (Francophile1947) RIP
Replies: 9
Views: 6915

Re: John Sheldrick (Francophile1947) RIP

Just read this and was shocked and saddened. He was one of the giants of the Bongo world when I started on here many years back and I had many great banters with him. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP John. :cry:

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