Coolant tank empty
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ADS seemed concerned and baffled that the tank is completely empty.
AA man thought it was strange that it has had a new water pump fitted, stating that it looks like its probably had problems recently.
Currently being towed to the garage, I'm at home feeling rather glum.
Wish me luck.
AA man thought it was strange that it has had a new water pump fitted, stating that it looks like its probably had problems recently.
Currently being towed to the garage, I'm at home feeling rather glum.
Wish me luck.
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From the initial inspection, I have been told I should get my money back.
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Rotten news but at least you bought it from a trader so hopefully will be covered under sale of goods act.Syner wrote:From the initial inspection, I have been told I should get my money back.
Good luck.
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Yes, thankfully they are going to refund me.
The search is back on.
Thinking of getting one fresh from Japan. Quite a bit more expensive but i'm thinking its probably worth it.
The search is back on.
Thinking of getting one fresh from Japan. Quite a bit more expensive but i'm thinking its probably worth it.
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I'd say that was a lucky escape. Hopefully the trader is also paying the cost of recovering the van.Syner wrote:Yes, thankfully they are going to refund me.
The search is back on.
Thinking of getting one fresh from Japan. Quite a bit more expensive but i'm thinking its probably worth it.
Some in your position have not been so lucky and have had to fight very hard for fair play.
Ahhh, I was quite taken a back when ADS dismissed my LCA . Note to self to tease the story out of Haydn, bound to be a good onehaydn callow wrote: It's a long story why ADS don't fit our alarms......lets just say ALL main/big dealers who sell bongos fit them before sale. It makes no sense not to fit one to your bongo......
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I drove it back and then drove down the road I bought an R reg bongo. Looks to be in really good condition. I had a much better idea of what I was looking for.
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I would agree you had a (very) lucky escape. Well done
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Yes, i'm feeling rather fortunate.
Apparently, the van should never have passed the MOT. I think something dodgy was going on and they panicked.
Apparently, the van should never have passed the MOT. I think something dodgy was going on and they panicked.
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Great outcome and just in time for the bank holiday
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That is great news. There are so many things to put on the to-do list for a new old vehicle but at the top highly recommend putting an hour in to install an LCA if it hasn't got one already.Syner wrote:I drove it back and then drove down the road I bought an R reg bongo. Looks to be in really good condition. I had a much better idea of what I was looking for.
Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
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You might find it quite ALARMING I am quite surprised that you do not already know the reason as you seem to be in contact with ADS.cmm303 wrote:I'd say that was a lucky escape. Hopefully the trader is also paying the cost of recovering the van.Syner wrote:Yes, thankfully they are going to refund me.
The search is back on.
Thinking of getting one fresh from Japan. Quite a bit more expensive but i'm thinking its probably worth it.
Some in your position have not been so lucky and have had to fight very hard for fair play.
Ahhh, I was quite taken a back when ADS dismissed my LCA . Note to self to tease the story out of Haydn, bound to be a good one :lol:haydn callow wrote: It's a long story why ADS don't fit our alarms......lets just say ALL main/big dealers who sell bongos fit them before sale. It makes no sense not to fit one to your bongo......
Good Luck.
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Next time I'm there, I will have to ask.
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Rita, I swallowed my pride in my LCA and quickly moved on (knowing who was right!). Their advice about the rest of the Bongo was more important at the time. Also their view on LCAs came over as generic and not addressed at any one manufacturer.rita wrote:You might find it quite ALARMING I am quite surprised that you do not already know the reason as you seem to be in contact with ADS.cmm303 wrote: ... Ahhh, I was quite taken a back when ADS dismissed my LCA . Note to self to tease the story out of Haydn, bound to be a good one lol:
Good Luck.
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Re: Coolant tank empty
I can understand a garage getting fed up with people thinking an LCA is a cure all and then blaming the installer when they find out it isn't. A low coolant alarm can only warn you when (in an otherwise healthy coolant system) there is a loss of coolant. It is not designed to deal with situations where, as a symptom of a malfunctioning system, the coolant level rises in the header tank (as it might in an overheat situation). My Haydn LCA has given perfect service, and saved me, several times, over the ten years i've had it.
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I think it was a problem with the pink, five year, coolant coating the sensor screws and causing false alarms.
Two minute job to loosen the screws and clean with a wire brush but they won't have it.
Hayden's LCA saved my engine when the bleed pipe failed in the drive, no way would I have known without it until major damage done.
Two minute job to loosen the screws and clean with a wire brush but they won't have it.
Hayden's LCA saved my engine when the bleed pipe failed in the drive, no way would I have known without it until major damage done.