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by hogggman
Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: speedo jumping around
Replies: 1
Views: 804

speedo jumping around

hi, i finally got my 2.5 v6 petrol bongo registered over the weekend,and drove it for the first time today.the speedo seems to read correctly,but every now and then the needle will`jump`a little then settle back down.is this usual when it`s been converted to mph?is there anything i can do to remedy ...
by hogggman
Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: number plate size
Replies: 5
Views: 1414

number plate size

hi,
i have been watching that seller on ebay,intending to use him when my registration number comes through.someone suggests on here that the size is 11x7 inches,but that seller`s closest size is 11x8 inches.will this fit?
thankyou
jamie
by hogggman
Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: where`s the engine number on v6 petrol?
Replies: 2
Views: 1440

where`s the engine number on v6 petrol?

hi,
i need to find the engine number on my v6 petrol bongo for registration purposes.can anyone tell me where it is please?
thankyou
jamie
by hogggman
Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: bongo 2.5 v6 petrol to lpg?
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

yes,probably,though i don`t know what is involved.
thanks
jamie
by hogggman
Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: bongo 2.5 v6 petrol to lpg?
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

i will use it as my only vehicle,and may do 10,000 miles a year,and will keep it for as long as is feasible,regarding reliability etc.
thanks
jamie
by hogggman
Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: bongo 2.5 v6 petrol to lpg?
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

bongo 2.5 v6 petrol to lpg?

hi,
i own that rare beast that is a bongo 2.5 v6 petrol.i am well aware that it`ll only do about 20mpg,so has anyone ever converted on to run on lpg,and if so,what mpg would i then expect,and how much is the conversion,approximately?
thankyou
jamie
by hogggman
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: WILL THE ROOF BED TAKE OUR WEIGHT?!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 10901

Sorry.only joking.
by hogggman
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: WILL THE ROOF BED TAKE OUR WEIGHT?!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 10901

TRY ANSWERING THE QUESTION INSTEAD OF BEING FUNNY PLEASE,I JUST SPLIT MY SIDES.
by hogggman
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: WILL MY MILEOMETER STILL CLICK OVER IN KM OR MILES?
Replies: 7
Views: 2158

WILL MY MILEOMETER STILL CLICK OVER IN KM OR MILES?

HI,
MY BONGO HAD THE SPEEDO FASCIA DONE BEFORE THE MOT,BUT THE MILEOMETER READS 80,000.EVEN IF IT NOW READS MILES PER HOUR,SURELY THAT`LL BE IN KM AND REALLY ONLY 50,000 MILES?
THANKS
JAMIE
by hogggman
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: WILL THE ROOF BED TAKE OUR WEIGHT?!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 10901

WILL THE ROOF BED TAKE OUR WEIGHT?!!!

HI,
WILL THE ROOF BED TAKE THE WEIGHT OF ME AND THE MISSUS?I`M 12 AND A HALF STONE AND SHE IS ELEVEN AND A HALF.I THINK I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THE WEIGHT LIMIT IS 150 KG?OH DEAR!!
THANKS
JAMIE
by hogggman
Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: main cooling fan on 2.5 v6 petrol
Replies: 1
Views: 1063

main cooling fan on 2.5 v6 petrol

hi, i have the infamous £2000 v6 2.5 petrol bongo that was the subject of much discussion on here before i purchased it.it is being driven to doncaster on tuesday for campervan conversion.it`s parked at my mum`s so i`ve been down to check it over to make sure it gets there ok,all being well.it`s a n...
by hogggman
Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: oil drain/sump plug on 2.5 v6 petrol automatic bongo
Replies: 2
Views: 1443

oil drain/sump plug on 2.5 v6 petrol automatic bongo

hi, can anyone tell me where the oil drain plug is in my 2.5 petrol automatic bongo?is it easily accessible from the underneath of the vehicle,or do i need to remove any covers etc underneath?it may sound a strange question,but i can`t just pop out and look as it`s parked at my mum`s and i`m going o...
by hogggman
Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: correct engine oil for 2.5 v6 petrol(noisy tappets)
Replies: 5
Views: 2148

help!i thought they were hydraulic tappets and therefore not adjustable?i`m new to this!
by hogggman
Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: correct engine oil for 2.5 v6 petrol(noisy tappets)
Replies: 5
Views: 2148

correct engine oil for 2.5 v6 petrol(noisy tappets)

hi,
can anyone tell me the correct grade of engine oil for my 1998 v6 2.5 petrol bongo?it has 80,000 miles and noisy tappets.the tappet noise settles down slightly after running for a short while.will an oil and filter change,and flushing with`wynns`help the tappets?
thankyou
jamie
by hogggman
Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: cooling system flushing refilling and bleeding
Replies: 3
Views: 1301

cooling system flushing refilling and bleeding

hi, my bongo is being collected and driven to doncaster(about 50 miles)for campervan conversion.it is unregistered and i haven`t driven it at all,so i`d like to empty/flush/refill/bleed the cooling system.can anyone point me toward the correct thread,or give me any tips?bear in mind that i haven`t e...

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