overheating issue

[haydn callow]

Did whoever replaced the water pump know how to bleed a Bongo ? Sounds as though that was the start of the overheating problems.

[haydn callow]

I hope your Mazda garage know about Bongo cylinder heads and have done a few before, £1000 is very cheap for a main dealer garage to do the job.

[mikeonb4c]

I hope your Mazda garage know about Bongo cylinder heads and have done a few before, £1000 is very cheap for a main dealer garage to do the job.

I was concerned similarly. Need to make sure also that a good quality head is fitted - i've read there are some cheap (chinese?) ones out there.

[rita]

I doubt very much that it's a "MAIN DEALER" that is going to undertake this work.They usualy shy away from old jalopies ,unless they are desperate

[mikeonb4c]

I doubt very much that it's a "MAIN DEALER" that is going to undertake this work.They usualy shy away from old jalopies ,unless they are desperate

Haydn probably just means one of the main places/dealers for Bongos. Whilst you're here, with your knowledge of these things, what do you reckon would be a realistic price for a good quality job and how would it be best to ensure only a proper quality reolacement head is fitted?

[SRMarkwell41]

I doubt very much that it's a "MAIN DEALER" that is going to undertake this work.They usualy shy away from old jalopies ,unless they are desperate

Haydn probably just means one of the main places/dealers for Bongos. Whilst you're here, with your knowledge of these things, what do you reckon would be a realistic price for a good quality job and how would it be best to ensure only a proper quality reolacement head is fitted?

I got my replacement head from Bongo Spares. They're in Halifax. Came with all gaskets needed, new bolts, camshaft fitted, valves in with new guides. Runs lively so far. It's a recon. Cost £310.

[Bob]

Bongo Spares have a good reputation.

[SRMarkwell41]

Bongo Spares have a good reputation.

Had a few things from there now and never had a problem.