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GRAHAM1978 · Post by **GRAHAM1978** » Tue May 08, 2012 10:19 am

I was hoping somebody could help me with a technical problem I had on Saturday with my Bongo

I was travelling down the duel carriageway happy doing 70 MPH when I came off at my junction the engine just died and would not restart at all. I ended up getting it recovered home on a low loader. It sounded like a fuel starvation problem but there is plenty in the tank and the pump is defiantly working as after slacking off the injectors fuel sprayed out. I was wondering if you had heard of this problem. I am hoping and praying it is not the cambelt snapped as we are touring France for a month in 2 week’s time! The vehicle is fitted with an aftermaket imobilizer.

Any Help or guidance would be really appreciated

Mazda Bongo 4WD Auto 2.5TD 1995 96k REG M498RTX Member number 56157

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue May 08, 2012 10:25 am

Did the vehicle crank over on the attempted re-start, or was there nothing at all??

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue May 08, 2012 10:27 am

Just re read your initial post...

teenmal · Post by **teenmal** » Tue May 08, 2012 10:32 am

Hi Graham,

The first thing you want to check IS the cam belt.

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue May 08, 2012 10:47 am

Coming back a bit more helpful...

You could try looking at the fusible link.. http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... sable+link

.. & in the cab fuse box (fuse 9) 2nd row down on the left is a 15amp, blue fuse that if gone would give similar non starting probs...? But then i would have thought the glow light would have been flashing...?

GRAHAM1978 · Post by **GRAHAM1978** » Tue May 08, 2012 11:20 am

Thanks for all your help.

Would this cause the vehicle to cut out while running?

GRAHAM1978 · Post by **GRAHAM1978** » Tue May 08, 2012 2:05 pm

Oh No its the Cambelt!

Any ideas on the damage it might have caused? I was slowing down when this happend?

Also if its new engine any ideas on where I can get a second hand one? I have 2 weeks before we leave?

Thanks guys

teenmal · Post by **teenmal** » Tue May 08, 2012 2:17 pm

Hi Graham,

Owing to the fact that this is an Interference type engine,unfortunately there is a very strong possibility that valve /gear damage has been done

Your best bet is to fit another belt and check for for damage,you could be lucky.

Cheers.

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue May 08, 2012 2:20 pm

Graham, i'm sorry to hear that... I was kind of hoping it was gonna be an easier fix for you..

Post by **Ian** » Tue May 08, 2012 4:44 pm

If new or reconditioned engine required, try API in Leamington Spa on 01926-614333.

Northern Bongolow · Post by **Northern Bongolow** » Wed May 09, 2012 3:19 am

take the rocker cover off and check the rockers and cam, odd gaps and a snapped cam are the norm,usually under the mounts at the oil hole. if the cam has snapped check the head VERY CAREFULLY for still being true and flat across/through the cam pedestals.
pm me if you need an engine, i know where there are several in yorkshire/lancs border area, that can be delivered.

how many miles has yours done since the last change.

lazyb5 · Post by **lazyb5** » Thu May 10, 2012 12:24 am

Sorry to hear your bad news

if it was on tick over you may get away with a cylinders worth of valves, higher revs then your in Adys (northern bongolow) scenario. I was leaving my belt to the 100k kilometres / 60,000 miles but I might just get on with it this summer.

321Away · Post by **321Away** » Thu May 10, 2012 9:22 am

be aware that not only the valves can be damaged, I've seen a con rod bent, once the head is off, make sure all the pistons come flush with the top of the block

Julian

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