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Re: Cardiff - Starting & coolant loss problems
I am werry well! - not a scratch////// but bongos "frame" - "small curved"
Re: Cardiff - Starting & coolant loss problems
"and we don't actually have a gasket ring around each pot" - it is normal!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-uHQX9s4Wo
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Can't help with the gasket mod. But maybe the old head would look good on legs and a bit of perspex on top - a coffee table! Bit Top Gearish.
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These also have the holes blocked, https://mazdabongo.com/catalog/mazda-bo ... ll-models/ and https://autojapspares.com/index.php?id_ ... &id_lang=1 Maybe that's the way it is. Bit of a puzzle - hope you can resolve it. Knowing what weak point the head gasket is I'd be worried about modifying it myself.
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For thirty quid I would probably just get a new gasket.
If you can get a refund on the other one well and good, but the risk of damage is too high if you ask me.
If you can get a refund on the other one well and good, but the risk of damage is too high if you ask me.
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That problem has been around for a while I think see here https://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum ... ng#p247994
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On the WLTD engine the Multilayer gasket does Block these waterway passages, its the way it was designed. Its nothing to worry about if the cooling system is in good condition .
Take care
Take care
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some times manufactures change their mind over time what is best for a design that generally does not change. A good example i am aware of is the Hillman imp head and the tightning sequence of the Norton twin head
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for my bongo i used that gasket http://www.victorreinz.ru/RU/Продукция/ ... и-ГБЦ.aspx
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Oh dear, this is proving a right pain for you.
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I take my hat off to you, well done.
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Great work being done there
Didn't know you wore a hat Ben?
Didn't know you wore a hat Ben?
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Re: Cardiff - Starting & coolant loss problems
Great welding and quality repair. If you need inspiration check out this thread http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/thre ... aro.74791/ on an imported Nissan Figaro. The guy is doing a great job despite finding rust everywhere.
PS it will take a while to read the whole thread.....
PS it will take a while to read the whole thread.....
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Re: Cardiff - Starting & coolant loss problems
the sills are open inside along the full length from wheel arch to wheel arch, when i did mine mine i put in closure plates just inside the arches and one half way along, if they can stop a ship or submarine sinking itll help a bongo last a bit longer.