aid175 wrote:hi guys,
does anyone know how to adjust the cold start on my bongo as i'm having major problems with keeping the engine running in the mornings and after it's been parked for an hour or so.....it starts straight away then ticks over for a few seconds then splutters like mad and cuts out....to keep the engine running i need to sit and rev the engine for atleast 5 mins to keep it going.....i'm also getting alot of serious black and grey smoke at the same time which also happens hen driving and putting my foot down.......any help would be greatly appreciated..........thanks!!!
Is it a diesel? If so, these have a sensor that should raise the tickover for a bit (not 5 mins though) when first started from cold. If it is working you should notice as you suddenly hear the revs drop. So worth checking out first if that is working and how to mend it if not. Have a search on here for past (v. old I think) discussions involving checking the sensor, plus its location (under the engine covers somewhere.
Whilst engine covers are lifted, have a look at the throttle cable linkage as I think there is an adjustable screw or summat that allows you to raise tickover that way.
Also of course the tickover problem could be due to something like like blocked (old) air filter, fuel filter or banjo filter issues, maybe even glow plug related (not sure about that last one but...). Reading about your blue/black smoke issues makes me think the poor tickover is just a symptom of something else.
Incidentally, has this come on suddenly or gradually or has it always been like this while in your ownership. What is the mileage, condition, service history etc. as these may all give clues.
Hopefully a Bongo mechanical guru will be along to comment shortly. Good luck - keep us posted. And welcome to BF if I haven't said so before.
.........it's slowly got worse through the summer and now winter is here it's getting worse rapidly......i fitted full set of new glow plugs in april so they should be ok.....i'll check the filters as it's slowly becoming slugish too when driving....thanks again
.......... just done them with the help of SWBO 
trying to start her