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by Velocette
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rust trap in front wings
Replies: 6
Views: 2376

Re: Rust trap in front wings

I noticed this soon after getting my Bongo at the end of June. It was fanatically clean inside and out but the previous owner had missed this one, I used exactly the method you described so well and was surprised to find no damage in there. I didn't have any waxoyl so I sprayed it with ACF 50, I thi...
by Velocette
Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: engine wont turn off
Replies: 48
Views: 6721

Re: engine wont turn off

lol just so you know my name is flis it well funny when someone phones up and asks for flipflop :lol: Thanks to everyone who called !! Great help !! the mechanic eventually did as i asked !!! must be the little lady doesn't know owt syndrome !!! :shock: :evil: I'm gonna take it to adrians on monday...
by Velocette
Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Headlamp Beam Deflector Positions ??
Replies: 13
Views: 5521

Re: Headlamp Beam Deflector Positions ??

I use duct tape in a triangular shape like that but as jon says - the top line should be the guide - remember the beam pattern inverts. don't use black tape on plastic lenses - it can overheat and melt the lens :? Going home to see if my Bongo's got plastic lenses!! I've been using black tape man a...
by Velocette
Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: HAD MY BONGO 1 DAY AND I NEED HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 3516

Re: HAD MY BONGO 1 DAY AND I NEED HELP

Roof tips taken on board, a good clean and grease and a small child needed :lol: This one is sad. First time in an automatic What is the second button on the selector lever for, the one half way up the selector stick ? Also i get P and D and R, but the others ??? Also if you are parked on a slope t...
by Velocette
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New Water pump
Replies: 24
Views: 3191

Re: New Water pump

Any signs of excessive water in the engine oil or from the exhaust?
by Velocette
Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: new bongonaut, new questions!
Replies: 19
Views: 3393

Re: new bongonaut, new questions!

Setting the temperature a bit higher should stop the call for cooling, I have mine on 23 at he moment and it was actually blowing warm air at one point this morning.
by Velocette
Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Charged as a campervan on EuroTunnel
Replies: 38
Views: 10244

Re: Charged as a campervan on EuroTunnel

That is by far the worst thing to do, as you will pay an extortionate "turn up & go" rate - probably the first number they think of doubled and with an extra 0 on the end. Not advised. Strange, as the Chunnel's original concept was for it to be a shuttle service, almost like a toll tu...
by Velocette
Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Charged as a campervan on EuroTunnel
Replies: 38
Views: 10244

Re: Charged as a campervan on EuroTunnel

That is by far the worst thing to do, as you will pay an extortionate "turn up & go" rate - probably the first number they think of doubled and with an extra 0 on the end. Not advised. Strange, as the Chunnel's original concept was for it to be a shuttle service, almost like a toll tu...

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