To be on the safe side.

[cabte]

Just been thiniing having read most of the topics on the over heating points i have a Question.
As i pick my Bongo up at the end of the month i want to make sure i get here home safe and sound,
But in the back of my head all i keep think of is the over heating
The bongo i have dos'nt look like it has had any problems before and the filler tank is clear.
SO to be on the safe side
What should i look for?

Where would the TEMP needle be is it was safe (or does this vary from Bongo to Bongo)?

[mister munkey]

Needle should stay around the 11 o'clock position. If it goes up past the half way mark STOP & check the coolant level straight away (taking care when opening the cap of course . . )

[daveblueozzie]

the bongo temp gauge is not reliable enough. get yourself a mason alarm that goes onto your temp gauge, it will then read more accurately (usually about 2 o'clock position, but it does move about ) and the alarm will let you know if the engine temp has gone up.
http://www.townace.plus.com/ie/ietemga2.htm

another thing to fit is the haydn's coolant alarm, and this will tell you if your losing coolant before you cook your engine.
http://www.enginesaver.com.au/Bongo.html

[cabte]

Forgot to mention when i wa viewing the bongo i asked if i could let her tick over for a while they said not a problem
i had it ticking over for 45 mins LOL
the fans came on no problem and the needle was about 1/4 of the way up and never moved
Hope this is a good sign

Ye i will be getting an alarm when i get back.
I was going to buy before i get there and fit it there but just a bit unsure how long it will take to fit as im not will on the bongos yet.

[The Great Pretender]

Hey mate fit a sunstrip before you bring it back.

[daveblueozzie]

if you need any help fitting the alarms , just ask, and im sure we can sort it out for you.