Thermostat

curlew · Post by **curlew** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:34 am

Bongo's temperature guage went up and stayed up. A bit of liquid in the engine compartment. No other symptoms. AA man said probably dodgy thermostat. Do all you clever people agree?

Thanks!

antique · Post by **antique** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:43 am

take the stat out and put it in hot water to see if its working ,very simple job ?

curlew · Post by **curlew** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:15 am

I said you people were clever! I'll tell "the man of the house" when he wakes up!

Vanmanerik · Post by **Vanmanerik** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:26 pm

He's gonna love you.

Remember to explain that there is a rigid 'bleeding' system he must follow when refilling with coolant and he will love you even more.

Put 'bleed coolant' in 'search' to see more.

Happy New Year.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:59 pm

Make sure he gets the full guidance notes on refilling coolant curlew as it is v. specific about how it should be done, and it is important for the Bongo or else it may overheat and cause a lot of damage

neil/di · Post by **neil/di** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:03 pm

You must take note of what van and mike said,re bleeding the system ,also take the chance to check the antitreeze,as this is vitally important
Neil

Peg leg Pete · Post by **Peg leg Pete** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:04 pm

I agree fully, check thermostat,anti-freeze quality and strength, radiator for crud, and all hoses for pinprick leaks, only noticable when engine running, and you must do the bleeding-it is crucial just a thought make sure waterpump is operating o.k.

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