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by dblake
Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replacement rear washer pump
Replies: 1
Views: 815

Replacement rear washer pump

Just had an MOT failure due to front washers not working. Have ordered a 91-99 MX6 front pump to rectify this.
Last year my rear washer failed but never got round replacing that pump and was wondering if the same MX6 pump is compatible?
by dblake
Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Summer of disappointment pt 2 - Starter motor problems?
Replies: 9
Views: 2270

Re: Summer of disappointment pt 2 - Starter motor problems?

Just so you know, today I cleaned up the contacts and raised then ever so slightly and I taped up the exposed wire. I also noticed that the wiring connected to the left hand external contact thread was quite dirty/coroded - so brightened that up too. All refitted in the fading light and started she ...
by dblake
Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Summer of disappointment pt 2 - Starter motor problems?
Replies: 9
Views: 2270

Re: Summer of disappointment pt 2 - Starter motor problems?

Thanks for the suggestion - i'll check that, although currently it was more miss than hit with no turning at all!
by dblake
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Summer of disappointment pt 2 - Starter motor problems?
Replies: 9
Views: 2270

Summer of disappointment pt 2 - Starter motor problems?

I've not had a great Bongo summer really - overheating, not starting, overheating, not starting... Been at Discount Trucks twice for the overheating, first time it had head pressure and other tests then a new water pump.. over heated again a few hundred miles later and went back for more pressure te...
by dblake
Fri Sep 30, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rust
Replies: 22
Views: 13809

Re: Rust

Im interested in this too - i've the bubbles on the arches and the odd one elsewhere on the body work.
Would like to tidy themup for winter but knowing me i'll make a pigs ear of it!
Advice in laymans terms would be greatfully accepted! :)
by dblake
Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Can you tell what it is yet?
Replies: 46
Views: 17382

Re: Can you tell what it is yet?

Oh my - that would be my perfect Bongo interior! Want..... :mrgreen:
by dblake
Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Glow plug relay repair
Replies: 11
Views: 3758

Re: Glow plug relay repair

Not entirely on topic but i replace my glow plugs today! Not big deal maybe, but i'm quite proud of myself being not technically or mechanically gifted at all! :) Just wanted to tell someone... lol
by dblake
Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:01 am
Forum: Wales/Cymru
Topic: s wales camp???
Replies: 161
Views: 42015

Re: s wales camp???

Planning on staying there this Friday again with a friend to get away from what's going on in London. If anyone's there come and say hello :) Not difficult to find the bongo with flowers all over it :) Missed last weekends meet but we're there from tomorrow for 4 days :) White AFT with Quechua pop ...
by dblake
Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: none starter
Replies: 21
Views: 4398

Re: none starter

You know i had exactly the same happento me this morning. Turn key, lights on, glowplug light goes out, turn engine, lights out, nothing.... I changed the starter motor contacts about a month ago and charged the battery - not problems since until today. Hadnt started it for 6 days due to work so now...
by dblake
Thu May 26, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Bongoing with Children
Topic: re Roof Bed Board fitting ?
Replies: 13
Views: 5248

Re: re Roof Bed Board fitting ?

Hi Does anyone know who fits bed boards into the roof to make it easier for kids to sleep in ? I have 6 & 3 year olds not yet ready for the trapdoor roof setup. Ive seen the thread on how to do it yourself but dont have the DIY skills ! Im based in London so somewhere not too far would be good....
by dblake
Fri May 06, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Help with Over heating and starting
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Re: Help with Over heating and starting

:cry:
thanks Haydn
by dblake
Fri May 06, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Help with Over heating and starting
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Help with Over heating and starting

Recently back from a holiday in Cornwall - lovely time etc but had a couple of problems with the Bongo. Firstly I had an overheat - never had a flicker from the temp needle before but started to rise rapidly when set off on a trip to Post Issac. Pulled over just as it I heard water escaping from the...
by dblake
Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tail light, side light and dash circuit failed
Replies: 28
Views: 7004

Re: Tail light, side light and dash circuit failed

Have only got the 3 relays in mine - but do have foglights so am a little puzzled now! lol If someone has fitted the front Fog lights as an after market item they may not have used the installed loom or relay position (they may not have used a relay at all :-( ) it's really odd as i had to replace ...
by dblake
Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:03 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tail light, side light and dash circuit failed
Replies: 28
Views: 7004

Re: Tail light, side light and dash circuit failed

I had my tail/side/dash lights fail about 3 weeks ago - got a relay from bongobits delivered for about £13. Couldnt manage to remove mine from the metal bar so unscrewed the whole lot lol

Have only got the 3 relays in mine - but do have foglights so am a little puzzled now! lol
by dblake
Fri Jan 14, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Renault World Series 2011 - Silverstone August 20-21
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Renault World Series 2011 - Silverstone August 20-21

Just a quick heads up on the dates for this years event at Silverstone. Had a letter from Wittlebury Park about advance booking for camping there on these dates (and lots of other dates for F1GP, Superbikes, Britcar etc) Obviously ticket application isnt open for a few months yet but might want to p...

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