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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by Bob » Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:54 am

Hi :)

We're just across the water from you guys, so warm welcome. 8)
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:12 am

Warm welcome to would be wanderers from Wales. Enjoy :-)
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by George217 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 3:56 pm

Nice to have a fellow Taff. We're just down the road near Caerleon. Welcome.
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by g8dhe » Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:58 pm

Could be the Glowplug for that cylinder has failed, but probably worth replacing them all unless you know when it was last done ?
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by Bob » Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:06 pm

If the coolant has dropped below the bottom of the header tank the system will need to be bled.

If it was a private sale I doubt you have any comeback, but do ask a solicitor if you can have a free half hour. Most do that.

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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by Bob » Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:09 pm

Hmm... Sounds like some right dodgey 'repairs' have been done to your Bongo. :twisted:

I would suggest addressing the lack of bleed pipe before driving any further, if you can't bleed it trouble will follow, if damage hasn't already occurred.

I'm no techie expert, but it's possible there has been an overheating/head issue and someone has fitted a Ford Ranger head and not addressed the original problem. Then sold it to you.

With luck someone more knowledgable will chip in.
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by TheLongRoad » Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:51 am

Might be worth looking at the online tool https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ for checking previuos MOTs. It can give you an idea of the advisories the vehicle has had in the past. Just add your reg number into the search box. Hope you get the Bongo sorted.

In answer to your question above - I think that a compression test will reveal if you have cyclinder head leaks without engine being dismantled - hopefully someone can confirm and that I'm right?

Oh, and is that the correct fuel cap - strange it was 'new' on on old vehicle - has it been replaced with the wrong one?
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by TheLongRoad » Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:11 am

plonkatronix wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2017 12:42 pm
We discussed the possibility of buying another engine to have fully rebuilt as we feel it's too late for this engine, I have rebuilt some basic engines over the years but the video I watched with all these worm gears scares me somewhat... my brain say's crack on but I'm much older now and hurt due to my disability so I can't be changing engines myself...

..."IF" I were to get another engine to rebuild I couldn't honestly say I know anyone I trust enough to have the tools/skill/knowledge to rebuild and fit one,
on that note... is there anyone on here who can and who will?

And... what will be needed to rebuild...
Engine (with correct head)
Re-con fuel pump
belt(s)
Head Gasket
Head bolts
These guys http://www.bongospares.co.uk/shop/engin ... w-mileage/advertise on the Bongo Fury site and would be my first port of call for a secondhand or rebuild unit. I've not used them but others here can chip in. As you'll see from my number of posts I'm just a new lad on this board.
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by Bob » Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:24 am

Bogno Spares are very well thought of on here.

They will supply and ship parts or have a workshop and considerable expertise if you want them to do the job. 8)
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by TheLongRoad » Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:10 pm

I might be wrong but I'd have thought those oily glow plugs are normal. Diesels are Dirty - you put golden oil in the engine, turn the engine on and in 5 mins the oil is black :shock: It's just the way diesels burn fuel.
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Re: Hello from Cardiff

Post by Bob » Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:27 pm

Also found bits on the gearbox dipstick :evil: :evil: :evil: will have to drain and re-fill and see if it lasts long enough to find a replacement (HINT: anyone have one near me?)... what gear oil do I need please and how much?
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As far as I can see it holds 7 ltrs and you want Dexron 3 or higher. :wink:
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Re: Cardiff - Starting & coolant loss problems

Post by wonkanoby » Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:17 am

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head fitted was meant for a ford ranger pick up that dont nneed the bleed t
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Re: Cardiff - Starting & coolant loss problems

Post by cutlass » Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:17 am

7 ltrs and you want Dexron 3 or higher - full volume ATF you need - apr 15ltrs!!! for change all - you need remove sump AT and blow air in cooler and clean oil sistem washing new ATF
NOTE: that bolt dont contact antifrieze!!! it twisted into front cover - "gear place"....I used tap num1 Image and more long bolt - from motorcycles head Image
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Re: Cardiff - Starting & coolant loss problems

Post by cutlass » Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:44 am

for next - "easy test" crack head - open cap of "cooling tank" - take condom - wear on "cooling tank" - start and run engine - if condom only pouted, dont burst - all right! Image
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