OOH ERR mucky belts

MAXANDPADDY · Post by **MAXANDPADDY** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:01 pm

Have had our Bongo for just over one month, and was slowly being driven mad by what I can only describe as a metalic rustling noise from under the bonnet. Not a belt slip screech but certainly similar. Removed the alternator and could find no evidence of bearing wear in it, or the water pump. My Bongo does'nt have an undertray and I wondered if the belts had become grimey. Cleaned them and the pulleys with 'Cillitt Bang'. Put everything back and yippee, a MUCH quieter Bongo. Aren't these diesel engines noisey though. Now where did I put my tool box!

You've Been Bongod · Post by **You've Been Bongod** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:20 pm

hi maxandpaddy if you have a look on ebay there are two bongos that people aer breaking you will probrably be able to purchase a under tray for not much money !!!!!

you've been bongod

petebee · Post by **petebee** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:05 am

hello maxandpaddy love my bongo but thought i might hear my new stereo system better if I could reduce engine noise. Bought a noise killer custom made Kit which was very effective.Then thought there was even more scope for improvement so bought more stick on soundproofing and putting it everywhere ,in panels around engine bay under carpets etc.Havnt finished yet but bongo sounds sweet.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:55 pm

Noise is a problem so would be interested in where you obtained your noise reduction kit.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:49 pm

petebee wrote:hello maxandpaddy love my bongo but thought i might hear my new stereo system better if I could reduce engine noise. Bought a noise killer custom made Kit which was very effective.Then thought there was even more scope for improvement so bought more stick on soundproofing and putting it everywhere ,in panels around engine bay under carpets etc.Havnt finished yet but bongo sounds sweet.

Where did you get your soundproofing from

MAXANDPADDY · Post by **MAXANDPADDY** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:02 pm

Great idea petebee, I think I will do that also, seeing as you say it really makes a difference. For anyone who needs the stuff, check out http://www.frost.co.uk

petebee · Post by **petebee** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:35 pm

got my standard kit from http://www.noisekiller.co.uk/ then bought some extra bits to cover more of the inside and outside of the engine bay.Also bought a roll of self adhesive builders flashing [slightly damaged half price!] used this as extra in the door panels to prevent drumming and as much as possible under the dashboard.Also removed the panels adjacent to the footwells and treated them.just back, sliding and rear door to do!

am enjoying the music petebee.

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Sound proofing - Petebee