Feels like fuel system airing up ?

[lurchys bongo]

Hi have had starting problems with me bongo am in trade and removed glow plugs 3 out of 4 not working so replaced all 4 and thought thats that sorted,but have still got a really weird problem bongo can be fine for days but then out of the blue starts coughing and almost stalling at junctions but runs fine when driving and then is a real pain to start takes about 4-5 times of turning to go once running sweet as a nut,will then play up for a few times of starting then ok again.Has had a new head in the last 6 months any help much appreciated.

[missfixit70]

Have you changed your fuel filter & checked your banjo filter/strainer?

[mikexgough]

When you get the symptoms, quickly get out- and try to keep the engine running- and unscrew the fuel cap......if Bongo keeps running and gets faster..... you will be right... (undo the flap before getting out might help)...... just a thought

[lurchys bongo]

Haven't changed filter will do that,Banjo strainer ? is there a fact sheet-page on it ?
Undoing fuel cap ? will that prove the same theroy as posted ?
Thanks for the speedy replies.

[missfixit70]

Haven't changed filter will do that,Banjo strainer ? is there a fact sheet-page on it ?
Undoing fuel cap ? will that prove the same theroy as posted ?
Thanks for the speedy replies.

Yup fact sheet in the members area under fuel strainer I think.
Undoing the fuel cap will check whether a vacuum is being formed in thr fuel tank if the vent/breather is blocked.

[lurchys bongo]

Thanks but can't see fact sheets as got to be a paid member ?.

[missfixit70]

Only costs about £12 Do a search on the forum, should be some pics somewhere, it's the banjo shaped connection on the forward end of the top of the pump, undo it, don't lose the spring & firkle out the tiny thimble shaped filter with a cotton bud or magnetic pick up, just be careful you don't lose/damage it. Proper instructions with pics in the fact sheet, just click on the "Join the club" link above, all sorts of benefits.

[jaylee]

If all else fails... Don't forget the old leaf in the tank saga..! http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... n+the+tank

[MondoBongo]

join. its worth every penny !!