Coolant pipes

[Muzorewa]

Mmmmmmm we have a slight leak from junction near rear heater. Hope it's just one of our silicone hoses weeping and not that pipe work.

The pipes appear to be installed early on in the original assembly sequence and Mazda probably didn't envisage it having to come out in a hurry. The brackets are part of the pipe so there's a fair few bits to strip off to make access possible and to steer the new pipe into place - without kinking it

That perforated bit on mine is the rear part, under the rear of the driver's seat.

[Northern Bongolow]

Everyone's aware of the consequences of dodgy coolant pipework and therefore inspect the rubber hoses regularly. But don't forget the steel pipework running under the van, especially to the rear heater and also the gearbox steel pipes from the box to the cooler.











I'm not sure Ady (Northern Bongolow) will be volunteering to do this again in a hurry but that was a super effort yesterday persevering until the end - and bleeding the system in the dark. A true star if ever there was one

debs bongo has suffered the same fate paul,just trying a little bit of Aussie outback repairing seeing as Anglesey is a long long way from Belgium.
old gen mazda stat tested and wasnt opening until it reached 91-2 degC, new one fitted, flushed, new coolant,new gen mazda stat, and a pressure test.
tomorrow will tell if the bongo will pull through .

pics to follow.

[Muzorewa]

There seems to be a lot all of a sudden. But even the Smurfs could do next day to Anglesey.

Do they have a post office on Anglesey or do you have to go to Bangor?

[Northern Bongolow]

we may need your services and ordering network shortly..standby for instructions

[friendeedebs]

There seems to be a lot all of a sudden. But even the Smurfs could do next day to Anglesey.

Do they have a post office on Anglesey or do you have to go to Bangor?

I can't go abroad for post

Here's my bongo that Ady has kindly come down to the sticks to look at (spend all day under it)

He found a leak after a cold pressure test



It was coming from here



This is why



Thermostat knackered too





But we got some bits



and Wayne has a plan



Our plan is this



Hopefully the bongo fairies will come in the night

[Bob]

Top marks to Ady.

[Muzorewa]

we may need your services and ordering network shortly..standby for instructions

If you need one sorting and delivering - no problemo

[mikeonb4c]

Top marks to Ady.

Absolutely++ Must admit I've never ceased to be amazed by the kindness and support shown by so many Bongo peeps on here, past and present.

[Northern Bongolow]

THE BEAST LIVES.. the heads not gone .
temp bodge---------------sorry repair pics to follow .

[helen&tony]

Hi
Excellent result!!!!!...looking forward to the snaps
Cheers
Helen

[Muzorewa]

THE BEAST LIVES.

That's a bit harsh on Debs

[Northern Bongolow]

someones in trouble, and it aint me

[friendeedebs]

THE BEAST LIVES.

That's a bit harsh on Debs

You're in trouble ....right after you've helped me source the part I need

[friendeedebs]

THE BEAST LIVES.. the heads not gone .
temp bodge---------------sorry repair pics to follow .

Thank you Ady can't believe my bongo is back on the road

also can't believe photobucket won't work to post the pics will post them soon

[Northern Bongolow]

well it was until it died again.

special thanks to muz and ian for their massive help in sourcing,delivering,parts for debs bongo.

superb effort guys we owe you----------------again. .
we may not own/drive the best cars in the world, but we sure have the best owners. .