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by chiefster1976
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Front discs caliper..
Replies: 6
Views: 2411

Front discs caliper..

Hi guys... i have a tinny type of knock on the front end of the Bongo...Going over bumps and sometimes under braking also.. its not like a clonk(drop links) more tinny.. Ive had the front wheel off and drop links seem o.k on inspection using a crow bar, i tapped by hand in the middle and side of the...
by chiefster1976
Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:32 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 17" tyre size help please. 2WD
Replies: 11
Views: 2259

Re: 17" tyre size help please. 2WD

My Bongo has : 225 55 17 101V :P ................ How many Bongo's in Queensland I wonder.................. :?: Hi guys..I have 2 bongos here in Kallangur,Queensalnd 4503... There is a women close by who has a silver bongo also.. Dont think she is on the forum though..lol Lev8 is in NSW also.. Ther...
by chiefster1976
Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Replaced my lights today heres the new look
Replies: 43
Views: 18768

Re: Replaced my lights today heres the new look

Hi there chaps...
How easy is it to strip the bongo head lights down to modify? are they perminently sealed?
by chiefster1976
Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: ABS warning light/ switch on dash..
Replies: 13
Views: 4714

Re: ABS warning light/ switch on dash..

Nice one dave, ill ask a auto elecy mate if he can test the resistance without taking out the sensors. ;-) Although the brake bulbs work,ive noticed before when bulbs are on their way out they go slightly dull and you can see the bulbs starting to go/burning out on close inspection... Can this (if i...
by chiefster1976
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: pop top maintenence..
Replies: 5
Views: 1662

Re: pop top maintenence..

Sounds like the electric pop tops are pretty reliable!! =D> =D> Its a question that comes up when a customer purchases a bongo conversion from myself as to the reliability of the pop tops.. Now i am pretty happy to pass on that info... Just a grease up of the runners and maybe take the motors apart ...
by chiefster1976
Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: pop top maintenence..
Replies: 5
Views: 1662

Re: pop top maintenence..

Any takers??
by chiefster1976
Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: ABS warning light/ switch on dash..
Replies: 13
Views: 4714

Re: ABS warning light/ switch on dash..

Thanks Dave for that... No LED in circuit fitted..checked all ABS fuses/all o.k, front o.k, rear pads definatly need changing.. I unbolted the front N.S ABS sensor but the sensor wouldnt move away from its mount... Ive smoothered it on WD40 and will try again,is there a trick to getting them out to ...
by chiefster1976
Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:13 am
Forum: International
Topic: Suspension lifts/poly air bags??
Replies: 2
Views: 4456

Suspension lifts/poly air bags??

Hi to all OZY bongo owners!!..and to others across the Globe!!! :mrgreen: Has anyone lifted a bongo suspension??If so how much lift in inches without upsetting the wheel angles/prop etc?? One of the bongos i have here has a tow bar but once loaded up with all my camping gear, a 7X4 ft Trailer with m...
by chiefster1976
Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:45 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: ABS warning light/ switch on dash..
Replies: 13
Views: 4714

Re: ABS warning light/ switch on dash..

Thank you ADY, very inforamtive.i will try your suggestions... I think i did see the wires each side near the front bumper bar so im guessing (without looking at present) that there will be 3 wires? Earth / power for one spot/power for fog light on each side maybe...Ill check that one out..My Delica...
by chiefster1976
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: ABS warning light/ switch on dash..
Replies: 13
Views: 4714

ABS warning light/ switch on dash..

Hi all... I have a 1995 AFT diesel bongo which the ABS light stays on once running.. Ive checked the fuses under the bonnet,all seem o.k.. Is there another fuse under the dash to try? Its all writen in Japanese..Has anyone got the fuse converted to English on a chart or something?? Are these the typ...
by chiefster1976
Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: diesel pull handle..
Replies: 5
Views: 1962

Re: diesel pull handle..

job sorted!!yey... Pulled out the rear cup holder plastic housing and reached inside to see the cable had lifted up and away from the holding position.. pushed back into place, but the pull handle still wouldnt quite open the flap.. SO a quick adjustment to the tab that locks into the plunger worked...
by chiefster1976
Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: diesel pull handle..
Replies: 5
Views: 1962

Re: diesel pull handle..

Yeah its really hard With a full side conversion in. I managed get it open by placing a rag in the centre of the flap on the rear side and used a flat blade screwdriver to push /bend over the internal locking bracket... If you have no other option of course!! I think the cable is stretched... If no ...
by chiefster1976
Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel filler flap not opening
Replies: 7
Views: 2331

Re: Fuel filler flap not opening

With a full side conversion its alot harder... I managed get it open by placing a rag in the centre of the flap on the rear side and used a flat blade screwdriver to push /bend over the internal locking bracket... If you have no other option of course!! Im thikning an external lock will be a better ...
by chiefster1976
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:04 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: pop top maintenence..
Replies: 5
Views: 1662

pop top maintenence..

is there a general maintenence plan that you adhere to for the Auto free tops apart from general greasing the
the sliders/rollers??
Can the motors be taken apart for a lube up etc???
by chiefster1976
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: diesel pull handle..
Replies: 5
Views: 1962

diesel pull handle..

Hey guys... Went to pull the fuel cap lever and nothing happened! It sems the cable may have stretched or detacthed itself from a housing or something... Its not pulling the plunger in at all.. I traced the cable through the drivers side footwell then goes through i think insode the vehicle... Ive l...

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