dodgey starting! how long to change glow plugs ??

chipvan · Post by **chipvan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:51 am

The bongo has been starting a treat,but lately its taken a few goes to turn over.

i take it it must be glow plugs.

Can some one pm me the pass word for club info iam not sure what it is,iam sure there is info on how to change them on there?

thanks jez

chipvan · Post by **chipvan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:13 am

also how long would ittake to fit a new set?

after starting its fine ,just got it going and stoped it round the corner and it started fine.

on 1st tun over had smoke

321Away · Post by **321Away** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:03 am

thats glow plug symptoms, if your handy with tools change set of plugs in about 30mins, if not take your time its not an indepth procedure but does require removal of a few parts to gain access
p.s. make sure you have a magnetic pick up handy cos your bound to drop at least 1 of the 7mm glow plug nuts!!
Julian

chipvan · Post by **chipvan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:23 am

cool sounds ok to me,will have a go 2nte!

321Away · Post by **321Away** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:15 pm

make sure you get right length replacement plugs! or you may need to do some 'persuading' lol

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:59 pm

chipvan wrote:Can some one pm me the pass word for club info

Assuming that you are a paid-up member, it's in the email that you were sent on 6th March

If you can't find it, send an email to [email protected] for the details

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:01 pm

chipvan wrote:
Can some one pm me the pass word for club info iam not sure what it is,iam sure there is info on how to change them on there?

thanks jez

You should have received the new monthly password (if you're still paid up

) on the 6th Jez, often gets stuck in junk/spam filters - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =4&t=25519 & yes there is info on how to change them, be aware there are 2 (maybe3?) possible sizes, & you're best off going for NGK rather than cheapies.

too slow

Post by **Doone** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:11 pm

Yes 3 different sizes, all mentioned in 'Miscellaneous' in the Bongo Clinic Archives on THIS LINK.

chipvan · Post by **chipvan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:13 pm

Phew now that was an....................easy job,all done now and flicks with one turn again,will have to wait till cold to see if done it

Thanks for your reply guys,yes all payed up jut lost the pass word,got it now thanks.

I couldnt find ngk ones ,they are beru ones,take it they are cheap..

did that job in 30 mins with a hot engine

yipee

kawasaki kid · Post by **kawasaki kid** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:11 pm

Beru are fine - they are fitted as OE on Peugeot, Citroen and Renault - have used them myself in the past.

- Just had my glow plugs changed................. but thats another story.

chipvan · Post by **chipvan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:50 pm

cool,thats ok then,yep just did a cold test and flicked over 1st turn!

I get in a bit of a panic when my bongo goes funny,as its less than standard!

running on veg is good but twin tank kits can drive you round the bend sometimes!

Thanks again guys!

Diplomat · Post by **Diplomat** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:57 pm

... just did a cold test and flicked over 1st turn!

Isn't that one of the things that make a Bongo special?

I can start it so quickly that the radio keeps going - ain't that impressive?

Frank

chipvan · Post by **chipvan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:03 pm

had a vw t4 ,and tried almost 3 hours to do 3 of the plugs was a real pain,had to drop down a hudge sump pan and crawl on back under the engine.
This was done in no time ,while i had a gap in calls while still at work.

brill a big thanks to all you bongers,making jobs like this run smoothly

would have cost me 100 quid ina garage i think

mate had his t4 done and the bill was 250=5 glow plugs!

Diplomat · Post by **Diplomat** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:14 pm

had a vw t4 ,and tried almost 3 hours to do 3 of the plugs was a real pain,had to drop down a hudge sump pan and crawl on back under the engine.

I've just gone off the idea of owning a T4.

And, do you know what, I was driving along today thinking "I've never had another van that has got such a good performance at low revs as the Bongo even if it is thirsty". I guess that is the price I pay for the luxury of the auto box.

As regards doing the plugs in 30 minutes, I reckon that will be true next time, it took me about an hour the first time.

Frank

chipvan · Post by **chipvan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:22 pm

dont do it!

1,nice to drive?= no heavy and crude

2,get a nice van for 5k?=no for that money you wont get to sleep in a t4 unless you like sleping on a old beg thrown inside

3,elec blinds? ?= nope curtains for you

4,elec lift up roof? not a chance

5,digital climate control,from and rear air con? oh come on

6,elec fold in mirrors?= now your being silly

7,lush seats?=more like old coach seats

8,factory tinted windows?=na off to halfords for you

9,great club

10, great helpfull forum?

nuff said

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