Puff of exhaust smoke under bonnet

[johnlewis]

Hi guys

I just popped the bonnet [seat] of my new Freda to get a look at the whistle I can hear under load, hoping it could be the fan belt squealing. I see a new alternator, a new fan belt, and when I rev a little puff of exhaust gas. Am I to assume this is the #1 bolt problem? Would this also cause it to be sluggish off the mark, or could this be throttle cable (it was on my T4). If it is the bolt, where in Plymouth/Saltash area should I go to get it fixed?

Cheers in advance!

John

[Simon Jones]

If you've got a squeaky fan belt noise, smoke and blackening around the front of the manifold then it is likely to be no.1 manifold stud. Best place to take it is Allan's in Plymouth: http://www.allansvehicleservices.co.uk/

[Bob]

Allans.

[Northern Bongolow]

click on this , it may help you find out if its broke or leaking..

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ud#p418217

[johnlewis]

Ah this would be the Allans that didn't return my call or email last week...anyone else about? Getting the impression they're not interested...thanks, will check vid now

[francophile1947]

Ah this would be the Allans that didn't return my call or email last week...anyone else about? Getting the impression they're not interested...thanks, will check vid now

That is just not like Allans, they really do provide an excellent service and you will find many members have thanked them on this forum - maybe they are away at the moment.
This is their website http://www.allansvehicleservices.co.uk/

[helen&tony]

Hi
Couldn't agree more, John....best service in the country!
Cheers
Helen

[Simon Jones]

I did 300+ mile round trip so he could do the cambelt and oil seals on my V6. He's one of only a few garages I would trust to do that sort of job. He is either away or run off his feet at the moment so try giving him a call on the mobile number on Monday.

[johnlewis]

Sweet, I will reserve judgement then - I guess they're away. Weird, as they were tweeting as well - but I will give em another try when I've sold my car and have some money haha!

Cheers people

[JEC]

My first dealing with Allan last week when he serviced my bongo and he really is a brilliant chap
Great service and I am extremely pleased with the results!

Just pop down I'm sure he will be more than happy to help. He's just off haye road (down the lane that's opposite drake memorial park)

James

[JEC]

He did also mention he was extremely busy and having to work over the weekend

I am sure he will get back to you as soon as he can

[Allans]

Ah this would be the Allans that didn't return my call or email last week...anyone else about? Getting the impression they're not interested..

Hi John.
Are you John Lewis Design Services?
If you are, I've checked my emails and I replied to your email on 3rd April.
I can only assume it's in your spam folder?
I can re-forward the original to you.
Or if you message me your phone number, I'll phone you. Allan

[johnlewis]

Ah this would be the Allans that didn't return my call or email last week...anyone else about? Getting the impression they're not interested..

Hi John.
Are you John Lewis Design Services?
If you are, I've checked my emails and I replied to your email on 3rd April.
I can only assume it's in your spam folder?
I can re-forward the original to you.
Or if you message me your phone number, I'll phone you. Allan

Hello Allan, not sure where that ended up as my spam is empty but thank you! I got that last mail through ok, will reply now.

[Allans]

I re-forwarded it so you could see I'd sent it before. Glad you got it.