Where can I get a water hose in South East London?

[fidel21]

Hi Bongoers,

I have a leaky water pipe. The one that site just below the starter and above the box, it's kind of S shapes and about an inch thick. Where it goes into the block is a tiny hole and I have to keep refilling the rad, ah I think I just realised why the heating is not working, low water.

My question is, where can I pick up or get a hose delivered to Crystal Palace SE19 where my mechanic is.

I am a new owner and need to find some suppliers of parts.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Ian]

Click on the Bongo Shop, top right of this page, and navigate to the "Coolant" section.

[haydn callow]

No heat from the heater....DO NOT DRIVE IT....this means you have air trapped and this could cost you a cylinder head.....get the hose replaced and then get the cooling system bled PROPERLY....whoever does this needs to know how to do a Bongo....they are not the same as most vehicles. YOU have been warned

[fidel21]

Ok Thanks for that advice. Would anyone a know a mobile mechanic based around SE London who could bleed it. I have ordered the hose from the Bongo shop.

Cheers

[bexleyboy]

DRA Import Services
Unit 11
Avon Path
Brighton Road
South Croydon
CR2 6AF

020 8760 0650

I think the guys name is Martin, he might come out, its not to for from Crystal Palace.

Paul

[fidel21]

Thanks again,

How complicated are the bongos to bleed?

Is it a specialist job?

[haydn callow]

download the bleeding factsheet.......if you are a member....

do not let any old mechanic who thinks he can bleed anything get his hands on it.

[fidel21]

No need to be rude: Download the bleeding fact sheet! only kidding. I am a member. I will take a look at the fact sheet.

Thanks

[mikeonb4c]

download the bleeding factsheet.......if you are a member....

do not let any old mechanic who thinks he can bleed anything get his hands on it.

Ronhud was over recently and we did coolant changes on both our Bongos. he had the factsheet with him and it quickly became apparent it was missing one or two points (can't remember which) so we proceeded, using the Mazda workshop method (extract from it typed up below):

16.Start the engine and idle for approximately 10 minutes to warm up

Caution
If any of the following phenomena occurs, stop the engine to lower the water temperature as filling is incomplete. After water temperature is lowered, repeat steps from (15)
(1) Water temperature rises too high
(2) Cooling fan operates
(3) Steam comes out constantly from the air bleed hose

17. Perform the following operations after the engine is warmed up
(1) Keep the engine running at 2500rpm for 6 minutes

Warning
When checking the lower radiator hose (radiator side), be aware of burns or getting caught in the cooling fan.
(2) Check the lower radiator hose (radiator side) is warm. If it is cold, keep the engine running at 2500rpm for 3 minutes, then check again if the radiator hose is warm.
(3) Fill with coolant up to the radiator reservoir tank flange surface

Warning
When attaching the air bleed hose plug, the air bleed hose should be facing upwards as it could cause a burn if it leaks on you
(4) Attach the air bleed hose plug as shown in the diagram
(5) Attach the reservoir tank cap
(6) Keep the engine running at 2500rpm for 5 minutes
(7) Keep the engine idling for 3 minutes
(8) Keep the engine running at 2500rpm for 5 seconds then return to idling status. Repeat this 4 to 5 times.

18. Stop the engine and check the coolant level after coolant temperature has lowered.

And the job(s) went swimmingly. I don't think it needs a Bongo specialist to do it AS LONG AS they are given the instructions for the job (Haydn uses a slightly different method also found to work well) AND YOU CAN BE SURE they carry the job out exaclty as it should be done becuase if they do not, the consequences could be serious. But it's not a hard job at all provided there is nothing wrong (like obstructions) with the Bongo's system and you ensure the thermostat is open by checking the bottom hose is warm/hot