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- Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:32 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Cambelt change - is it just mileage or time?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1543
Re: Cambelt change - is it just mileage or time?
Cambelt was changed in January 2006 on import to UK at 35,500 miles so done 45,000 miles. Mileage now is 80,000. Going on a trip to the mountains in Norway in July, about 3000 miles, which will be fairly hard going. Would it be wise to have it changed before we go? I would appreciate any advice. ar...
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:32 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Vibrating steering wheel when idle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 598
Re: Vibrating steering wheel when idle
Hi all, I have been a bongo owner for coming up a year now and i am loving every minute of it. But I have a very annoying steering wheel, when the engine is on and I select drive in an idle position my steering wheel vibrates like mad, but if i was to select neutral or park the vibrating stops. Is ...
- Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:35 pm
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: 2.0 petrol
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9943
Re: 2.0 petrol
Does anyone know whose 2.0 power plant is in the bongo and how good is the MPG ? Mazda's own...in todays world where engine efficiency is paramount and the limitations of the bongo, = lack of power + poor fuel consumption (27mph ) if you keep your right foot light! sorry, I've got a very good examp...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:12 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: throttle jammed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1499
throttle jammed
bongo has not been used for over a week, started it up this morning only to find the throttle jammed so all ive got is engine idle speed, anyone come across this silly situation, the throttle is stuck/jammed solid,the throttle pedal is ok on its pivot, cable is flexible so it must be down at the thr...
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:50 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Fiamma pull out awning F65S
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5455
Re: Fiamma pull out awning F65S
well here you are for the doubting thomas's!
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:28 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Fiamma pull out awning F65S
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5455
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:34 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: do i need a body kit??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4998
Re: do i need a body kit??
Hey 8etty. Got an aero kit on my 2000 model. Haven't had any issues with ground clearance. I think they suit lighter coloured ones. Mines white/silver. Dread to imagine trying to replace it though if prices are that high. Have you tried Bell hill? They break bongos and have aftermarket stuff in. To...
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: do i need a body kit??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4998
Re: do i need a body kit??
hi, been looking through the 'show us your outsides' topic again and liking how some bongo's have the body kit on them 8) . do i need (want) one of these :lol: :lol: and how much are they???? __________________________________________________________________________ Yes and no, the best body kit th...
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:54 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Fiamma pull out awning F65S
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5455
Fiamma pull out awning F65S
Well I believe I take the prize for being the first person to fit a Fiamma F65S awning to a Bongo, without any technical help from anybody (including Fiamma) photos soon to follow, if anyone is interested that is!
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:29 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 17" alloy wheel for spare
- Replies: 6
- Views: 923
Re: 17" alloy wheel for spare
I have a 2wd with rare 17" alloys, and I just keep a 15" wheel as spare (i've needed it a few times too - my Bongo has had more punctures than yer average car). Incidentally, do you have the right tools to remove yours. I had to buy a slim socket and extension bar as the standard wheel br...
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:12 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 17" alloy wheel for spare
- Replies: 6
- Views: 923
Re: 17" alloy wheel for spare
I would have thought a 15" wheel might be easier / cheaper to come by as long as it as has the same rolling circuference. Sorry Simon, are your talking about a 15" alloy? with a 70 profile tyre, trouble is with alloys the rim width can be wider that the standard 15" steel wheel which...
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:00 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 17" alloy wheel for spare
- Replies: 6
- Views: 923
17" alloy wheel for spare
I've got the rare american style 17" flat faced alloys, although they look great their not readily available, I would like to ditch the standard spare steel wheel 15" (tyre side wall badly cracked) and get a cheap alloy 17" wheel to replace it, anyone had this experience?
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:28 pm
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Classing a conversion as a Motor Caravan DO NOT DELETE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4076
Re: Possible issue with classing a conversion as a Motor Car
These new rules apply to type approval for imports, new V5 registrations, AND requests for change of use. A further test that may be employed is that to qualify as a motorhome a the kitchen units must be permanant fixtures and seat belt anchorage points in the rear of the vehicle have been removed....
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:24 pm
- Forum: Going Abroad
- Topic: Driving in France - Definitive List of Requirements
- Replies: 67
- Views: 70702
Re: Driving in France - Definitive List of Requirements
Speed-trap radar detectors are illegal in France, even if turned off, and you can get a heavy on-the-spot fine if caught (up to 1500 Euros and the vehicle and/or device may be confiscated). SatNav POIs, however, are legal.[/quote] .............you've forgotten the new requirement (July) to have disp...
- Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:45 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Yellowy looking headlights......
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2054
Re: Yellowy looking headlights......
Hi everyone. The headlights on my Bongo have got that aged yellowy look. Can i do owt to rectify ar will i be buying new headlights?? Can anyone point me to somewhere where i could get some??? :roll: Thanks all.................... the best product by far is XERAPOL plastic polish and Acrylic scratc...