Head gasket, overheating.

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montydog
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Head gasket, overheating.

Post by montydog » Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:04 pm

Hello all,

Have a problem with overheating, local mechanic has had a look and says probably head gasket. Having read techie stuff on t'interweb, it could apparently be that the cylinder head is cracked. I would like to get Bungle to a Bongo wizard so they can have a look, pressure test and see what the damage is. The problem I have is that there don't appear to be any Bongo service places around here (Leiston, Suffolk) and I can't drive it anywhere.

Does anyone know of a Bongo friendly garage in this area or know of one relatively close who could collect it?

Many thanks.
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Re: Head gasket, overheating.

Post by mikeWalsall » Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:33 pm

Dunno how far this guy travels out .. but he as good feedback from members .. (fitted the cam belt on my V6) ..

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/market ... #servicing
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Re: Head gasket, overheating.

Post by Northern Bongolow » Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:12 pm

i think there is an importer around there somewhere, he has a good reputation, maybe he could help.
maybe do a search on the net for bongo retailers.

i was thinking of these peeps, but they are norfolk. #-o

try here.

http://www.mazdabongo.com/bongo-dealers/
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Re: Head gasket, overheating.

Post by montydog » Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:46 pm

Thanks for that, we bought it from Andy's and they are good people to deal with, I'll give them a ring.

Cheers.
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Re: Head gasket, overheating.

Post by Bob » Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:46 pm

Really rotten luck, let's hope you're fixed up soon.
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hcF9JSxkUSE
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