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by Diplomat
Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: Off Message
Topic: Bongo weather innit !
Replies: 8
Views: 3201

Re: Bongo weather innit !

I'm comfortably warm here wearing shorts, T shirt and sandals at the moment in Scarbororough at 29C. Going for a 30 minute bus ride to a beach near Plymouth to swim in the sea for most of the day. Haven't seen a Bongo here in T and T for several years but there is a multitude of other lovely Japanes...
by Diplomat
Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Off Message
Topic: IT support and Chocolate Teapots
Replies: 3
Views: 1922

Re: IT support and Chocolate Teapots

XP suits me just fine. Loved it even more since updates finished, I can switch off my laptops quickly now! I've got a couple of machines running 7 but I don't like the sound mixer interface on that and haven't yet found a way of installing the XP version. I can't get on with 'App' culture and multi ...
by Diplomat
Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: French " Crit’Air initiative" be aware!
Replies: 14
Views: 9110

Re: French " Crit’Air initiative" be aware!

It's bound to catch on, after all, there will be money to maker.

Frank
by Diplomat
Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: lens for rear right lights
Replies: 13
Views: 7693

Re: lens for rear right lights

Don't bin the old one. It should be repairable. I've thought about using a precision cutting tool like a Dremel disc to make a neat aperture and then fit in a precision cut piece of any roughly suitable lens from a breaker. Then put that assembly back on ready for the next mishap and keep the perfec...
by Diplomat
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Rear vs side conversion -storage space?
Replies: 40
Views: 20876

Re: Rear vs side conversion -storage space?

I have always fancied a built in, under (middle seat) draw. Can anybody advise who can make and fit one of these? A large and a medium supermarket fruit box do the job admirably. They cost nothing, fit snugly, don't rattle and can easily be replaced when they get a bit worn. My nearside one, the sm...
by Diplomat
Tue Jan 10, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Bongo hire in New Zealand
Replies: 5
Views: 3751

Re: Bongo hire in New Zealand

Currently they appear to have Estimas and the superb 12 seater HiAce (one of which I would love to have here once Brexit is accomplished). Aren't they available here without Brexit then? Ah. Must be another Brexit falacy then... https://www.gumtree.com/p/vans/toyota-hiace-12-seater-minibus-300gs-lw...
by Diplomat
Thu Dec 29, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Oil Leak?
Replies: 6
Views: 2539

Re: Oil Leak?

Worth checking that the filter is done up tight.

there can be quite a bit of shaking and knocking at cold tick over. mine came loose and the first knew was the light coming on and back on again soon after topping up.


Frank
by Diplomat
Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Bongo hire in New Zealand
Replies: 5
Views: 3751

Re: Bongo hire in New Zealand

Ace rentals at Auckland airport used to have Bongos in their fleet. Currently they appear to have Estimas and the superb 12 seater HiAce (one of which I would love to have here once Brexit is accomplished). New Zealand has plenty of Japanese people carriers similar to the Spaceship fleet for rental....
by Diplomat
Fri Nov 25, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Pop top roof for a tin top
Replies: 38
Views: 19435

Re: Pop top roof for a tin top

How could anyone disfigure such a beautiful vehicle?

It will never look the same again !!!


Frank
by Diplomat
Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: 2 stroke oil
Replies: 15
Views: 9847

Re: 2 stroke oil

Could one reason for an engine sounding quieter be that there is less of an explosion taking place and consequently there will be less power developed? I'm one who always imagines that the Bongo seems quieter and smoother on veg oil but having tried to move on from the antique measurements called mi...
by Diplomat
Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Off Message
Topic: T5 WOES
Replies: 9
Views: 5600

Re: T5 WOES

andyb36 wrote: also the middle space to walk into the rear
Much thoughI hanker after the walk-through space, having had it in my Type 25,

...I think i would really miss having the Bongo's lovely office desk alongside me all the time. I've rather got used to it!


Frank
by Diplomat
Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Tiny Jump-Starter Pack
Replies: 26
Views: 11492

Re: Tiny Jump-Starter Pack

I guess that what they really do is help the main starter battery revive enough to start the vehicle. With all we read about the danger of shorting Lithium ion batteries, I don't think I would like to give it a Bongo starting job all on its own. Nevertheless, if I find myself with 50 quid burning a ...
by Diplomat
Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: confused about tyre size - help!
Replies: 21
Views: 6982

Re: confused about tyre size - help!

Your initial sums stack up. i.e The standard fronts ( 195/65R15 ) rotate about 1% more than the standard rears (215/65R15) assuming equal wear With 205's on the front, they rotate about 2% more than the standard rears, assuming equal wear. 5mm wear off the front raises the difference to about 2.3% ...
by Diplomat
Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Engine temp rise after shut-off
Replies: 24
Views: 7726

Re: Engine temp rise after shut-off

Northern Bongolow wrote:hi leon, the rad cap is just a bung to seal the rad it doesnt act as a vent or anything, as long as the cap is on tight its fine.
Also, bear in mind that if you replace the radiator, don't throw away the 'bung' with the old radiator. My new radiator came without any cap.


Frank
by Diplomat
Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Elephant Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 8965

Re: Elephant Insurance

Do you actually need 8 seats?

I enjoy a reduction with Adrian Flux having removed a row of seats (the back one) and declaring it as a 5 seater.

This also has the advantage that i can turn down suggestions by other people that I should transport them and their kids around.


Frank

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