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by Merlot man
Fri Dec 20, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bulb wattage (cup holder console)
Replies: 10
Views: 2577

Re: Bulb wattage (cup holder console)

Is this any good to you

http://www.g8dhe.net/bwm/
If not , Geoff Is your man and I'm sure he will get back to you
Brian
by Merlot man
Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Swap open diff for LSD ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2537

Re: Swap open diff for LSD ?

Hello Toby
I've seat a PM in relation to this
Thanks
Brian
by Merlot man
Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transfer box rebuild / replace
Replies: 2
Views: 1062

Re: Transfer box rebuild / replace

Hello Ian ( BONGOMASTER TO THE STARS :lol: ) Thanks for that . I think I read that fact sheet but am I right in thinking , maybe not , that he said simply to remove the front prop shaft and to blank the hole on the transfer box with a tin can to stop oil leaking out ? either way I'm going to have an...
by Merlot man
Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transfer box rebuild / replace
Replies: 2
Views: 1062

Transfer box rebuild / replace

Hello all I've had a knocking noise when lifting off the throttle coming from the middle of the bus . I had a mechanic quickly look at it ( he will look at it again in the new year ) and give it a drive , he thinks it could be the transfer box giving up as she also crunches as you turn tightly left ...
by Merlot man
Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Swap open diff for LSD ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2537

Re: Swap open diff for LSD ?

According to the Russian site mine has an open diff . I'm looking into this as I have a knocking noise coming from the middle / rear of the bus . My mechanic has had a quick look ( busy before Christmas ) bus he is saying either the diff, hence the quiry , or the transfer box :shock: The noise happe...
by Merlot man
Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Swap open diff for LSD ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2537

Re: Swap open diff for LSD ?

Thanks bob , that's nice to know .
The best practice question is a go I'd point
Brian
by Merlot man
Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Swap open diff for LSD ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2537

Swap open diff for LSD ?

Hello all Just wondering if it's possible to swap my open diff from a 95 2.5 TD 4WD to an lsd in the rear ? I have a knock coming from the rear and it might be coming from here and this might be an opportunity to upgrade if possible . :D Also if I an replacing the diff ; 1.- has anyone got a good on...
by Merlot man
Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: Breaking Bongos
Topic: AUTO GEARBOX WANTED UM711 or UM710
Replies: 14
Views: 10187

Re: AUTO GEARBOX WANTED UM711 or UM710

try this guy http://www.autogearboxes.co.uk/ he is alcanticy on here and he is the bongo auto gearbox whisperer if he cant fix it no one can :shock: if he is too far away he will chat to you over the phone im sure , very helpful when I had gearbox issues here in Ireland =D> =D> im no expert but I fe...
by Merlot man
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Breaking Bongos
Topic: AUTO GEARBOX WANTED UM711 or UM710
Replies: 14
Views: 10187

Re: AUTO GEARBOX WANTED UM711 or UM710

Welcome to the forum
I'd try bongo spares first , give them a call and they will sort you out .
Brian
by Merlot man
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Led h4 head lights for the bongo
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Re: Led h4 head lights for the bongo

Hello everyone Well last Saturday I replaced all the bulbs for the new night breaker laser bulbs , h4 in the main lenses and h3 in the front fog lamps . The side lights for the cool blue intence Orem w5w bulbs . The light does seem a bit better , not OMFG better , but an improvement . It's the worst...
by Merlot man
Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Led h4 head lights for the bongo
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Re: Led h4 head lights for the bongo

Right Geoff I think I'll go with the night breakers then ! I've been looking at the night breaker laser bulb on Amazon , the claim up to 150% brighter the standard so that sounds good . I'm also looking to replace the side lights and the fog lamp bulbs ,would you happen to know the type / code for t...
by Merlot man
Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Led h4 head lights for the bongo
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Re: Led h4 head lights for the bongo

Good evening Geoff I've been taking on board what you said and doing some research on the Internet and on you tube. It seems that most people are saying that while they can give great light when you get the right bulb for the lense it's difficult and expensive to achieve and there's the added proble...
by Merlot man
Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Led h4 head lights for the bongo
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Re: Led h4 head lights for the bongo

Hello Geoff Thanks for the quick , we can always depend on you for the electrical questions =D> These are the bulbs I've been looking at ; https://www.amazon.co.uk/JamieWIN-12000LM-Headlight-Conversion-Motorcycle/dp/B07KS3QCHT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1T0D2JCTEFJQO&keywords=h4+led+bulb&qid=1574858862...
by Merlot man
Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Led h4 head lights for the bongo
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Led h4 head lights for the bongo

Hello all As the dark nights are closing in I thought it a good time to look at upgrading the head lights on the bus and I came across LED h4 bulbs as an upgrade , has anyone used these on their bus and how did they work out . Any problems I should be aware of or any make you would recommend or avoi...
by Merlot man
Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Knocking noise when lifting off
Replies: 3
Views: 1349

Re: Knocking noise when lifting off

Thanks for the replies lads . I've been under the bus tonight to see if I can see anything and to be honest everything looks good , damn ! :evil: I put a bar into all the joints and nothing seemed to be badly worn out . To be honest I was hoping to find the gearbox mount worn out but no such luck ! ...

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