FYI New rear shocks were sourced from a Mazda dealer at around £66 each. New fronts are around £85 each from Mazda but had a very long lead time for delivery. Sourced from Ebay @ £169 for the pair. Handling has improved tremendously. Used to drop off speed bumps with a couple of rebounds but no more...

Parts new and old http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/pyronoia/petes%20front%20suspension/Image0835.jpg Supervisor over viewing safety measures being taken http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/pyronoia/petes%20front%20suspension/Image0836.jpg Wheel placed in case body support should fail http...

Hoping this meet is still on now you are Bongoless

Please can I book in. Dont need leccy.
Thanks P.

Sounds very similar to a small leak I had recently, but at the other end of the hose. I noticed a very small split at the metal stub end of the hose. Tried to push the split onto the stub and cut off the damaged portion but this didn't work. Where the pipe sits on the metal a small lump of rust alwa...

bigdaddycain wrote:Was the bleedhose chafing on the alternator Pete?

No. Its protected by a sleeve of hose pipe. Had just developed a tiny hole at the end of the metal pipe.

Several weeks ago we (Northernbongolow Ady and me) removed my undertray to replace some coolant hoses and perform general maintenance. As I have been a) busy doing other things b) watching a great deal of oil soak its way into my once clean concrete back yard c) feeling lazy whenever I could have re...

Having spent most of the week looking at the very empty space of a temporarily unconverted Bongo and debating 'shall I go or shall I cancel and stay home and do some of the thousands of jobs that need doing?' Last night I mysteriously stumbled upon a bit of spare motivation I didn't know I had and 2...

I took mine off and jet washed it out. Didn't notice any increase in road noise. If anything I thing it may be a bit quieter. Only problem is I didn't anticipate how much more oil was going to come out after I stood it up dry. Anyone recommend a good product for cleaning the concrete in my yard :oop...

I'm booked in....

Part 4 - Why am I here? http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0231.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0227.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0198.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0159.jpg http://i575.pho...

Part 2 - Dancin (Queens?) http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0223.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0222.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0147.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0143.jpg http://i575.p...

Pictures sorted into categories for you. Part 1 - Strike a pose! http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0188.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0080.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0077.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192...

Just to emphasise Brians comments - photo evidence of what a good time was had by all. http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0167.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0193.jpg http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Snow_Kiter/IMG_0203.jpg More to follow :? ...

Northern Bongolow wrote:got chell making her fancy dress to my left,and baz wearing his to my right,

Don't tell anyone about me wearing Chell's high heeled boots last week

Booking form and cheque in the post!