Overheating & garages in west midlands.

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Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by chg5002 » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:30 am

Hi all,
I'm new to this site and just figuring how it works.

I have a serious overheating problem whigh I think is because a garage I took my bongo to fitted a wrong hose. As soon as I get the right part I'll try to fix myself. However, I would also like to get the vehicle properly checked and serviced so I'm looking for a reliable place that knows Bongos in the West Midlands, Birmingham. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by BongoMTBer » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:21 am

Ian Taylor in Market Drayton gets my vote.
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by Scott » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:35 am

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Butterhill Bank
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http://www.campervan.uk.com/ - There website is being rebuilt but wouldn't hurt to give them a call to see if they can help!

BUT, don't slow down my Bongo conversion :lol:
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by dobby » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:38 pm

I'd second the Ian taylor suggestion - Just had a new head, rad and hoses done.

I haven't used GP up at Stone but that was only because I didn't have a personal reccomendation and had just moved to the area.
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by haydn callow » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:35 pm

chg5002 wrote:Hi all,
I'm new to this site and just figuring how it works.

I have a serious overheating problem whigh I think is because a garage I took my bongo to fitted a wrong hose. As soon as I get the right part I'll try to fix myself. However, I would also like to get the vehicle properly checked and serviced so I'm looking for a reliable place that knows Bongos in the West Midlands, Birmingham. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Did it overheat before you had a new hose fitted ?? Did the garage fit the hose then bleed the system properly ??

Sounds as though you could have big problems. Don't drive it anywhere till it has been "properly fixed"
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by chg5002 » Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:26 pm

Thanks for the suggestions.

Haydn - had no problems before hose was fitted. I'll try to get proper hose and fit myself. How do I bleed the system?
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by BongoMTBer » Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:51 pm

There are some great instructions on the fact sheets in the members area.
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by D n D & K » Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:19 pm

whereabouts are you in the midlands
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by chg5002 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:37 am

I'm in Handsworth, Birmingham but don't mind travelling if I can find a good reliable garage.

I've ordered a hose which I'll try. An additional note on my problem - as I was looking at parts, I noticed thermostats listed. When I took my Bongo back to the garage who fitted the wrong hose and asked him to look at the overheating problem, he told me there was no thermostat fitted. Can anyone advise me on this one! :?:

My Bongo is the diesel version.

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Colin
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by BongoMTBer » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:42 am

You certainly need another garage in that case... yes there is one fitted.

Honestly, take it to Ian Taylor. His chaps know their stuff and Ian is the most genuine guy in the motor trade I have dealt with. He will take real ownership of your problem.

Tel. 07980 616117
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by chg5002 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:01 am

Thanks BongoMTber
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by kev&caz » Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:29 pm

Hi I live by Merry Hill Shoping Ctr I had a problem with our's when a hose went. I can pop over and help you to bleed it if you are stuck. Then you can drive it to the garage and get it checked over. If you need me let me know.
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by chg5002 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:06 pm

Thanks Kev, very kind of you to offer. Will definitely let you know how it goes.

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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by D n D & K » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:46 pm

agree with above would not drive it until your sure its been bled properly .

hi kev think i should start makin up bleeding kits lol
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Re: Overheating & garages in west midlands.

Post by chg5002 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:21 pm

Sounds like I'll need a bleeding kit - good business if this is a common problem!
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