Cylinder head/Gasket

[Jimbob738]

I rue the day i decided not to buy a bongo from Ian Taylor i have to say even went and spoke with him but you live and learn was a proper nice man aswell, i was a muppet and i got burnt by a scammer.

[Jimbob738]

Check if it comes with this pipe which the bleed pipe fits too. Ford Ranger heads don't have the extra outlet for bleeding.

The Cylinder Head on ebay thats 460 doesnt come with said pipe i have contacted Allan via Email regarding a replacement.
Ebay is a mine field for bongo parts really bad.

[haydn callow]

If you want a happy outcome to this saga....I suggest you get your Bongo to Allans/ADS/Ian Taylor or one of the other recommended garages and let them get the head for you and fit it...you will then have a warranty and a job well done....whilst at it consider the water pump/Rad/hoses etc....bite the bullet and have a proper job and a bongo which will go on for another 100000 miles.

[Jimbob738]

If you want a happy outcome to this saga....I suggest you get your Bongo to Allans/ADS/Ian Taylor or one of the other recommended garages and let them get the head for you and fit it...you will then have a warranty and a job well done....whilst at it consider the water pump/Rad/hoses etc....bite the bullet and have a proper job and a bongo which will go on for another 100000 miles.

I am considering going to see Ian i have contacted him waiting a reply, i have already changed the Rad two weeks ago and the water pump at the same time and the Stat, Hoses as we discussed i purchased Silicone Blue ones which im now going to relist on ebay as they seem to have a bad rep, if i can source a head from Ian or Allan i am more than capable of fitting myself its just ensuring that its the correct one from a reputable supplier thanks for your concern though.

Regards
Jamie

[Jimbob738]

Head was diagnosed as cracked on the 3rd Cylinder today by Bates of Nottingham (Very good engineers) now im searching for a good quality replacement anyone got any suggestions?

AMC or Mazda Heads have been recommended anyone had any experiances with any ebay sellers?

[haydn callow]

Bongo shop ??

[Jimbob738]

Bongo shop ??

I cant see them in their as i would get one via the shop i reckon, theirs a seller on ebay getting good ratings for their bare head called c_heads_r_us might enquire via them.

[Northern Bongolow]

ians stopped doing them haydn.
but he can put you in touch with the supplier.

[Jimbob738]

I will contact Ian see if he can help.

[Jimbob738]

AMC Head on the way with the correct Elbow, with Valves and Springs Fitted. 544 which i think was a cracking price cant wait to fit it.

[Northern Bongolow]

make sure you double check the valve settings etc, its built but not set up.

[widdowson2008]

make sure you double check the valve settings etc, its built but not set up.

Ady mentioned checking the head set up before fitting. Check through this post to find out why.
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=50086

[Jimbob738]

I will do dont worry i will double and triple check eveything not getting anything wrong this time round no sir!

[Jimbob738]

Heres the details of where i got my Cylinder Head :

Jamie Cross
Sales Administrator

[email protected]
Direct Dial: +44 (0)1353 727639
Fax: +44 (0)1353 720362

http://www.ivorsearle.co.uk

These guys deal with AMC and Mazda only the heads are brand new high quality castings and as per everyones advice its worth spending a few more pounds to get the right quality kit Ebay for me has been shocking the last few years and no protection so go to some one you can trust.
Hope this helps someone

[longhaul8]

Ivor searle have always had a excellent reputation for cylinderheads i know lots of people that have had heads reworked by them for one off jobs.