Bongo Fury

Bad luck Max, but as Kirsty says, at least you now know what the problem is.

Used to be the case you could get heads repaired - welding up between the valve seats wasn't uncommon - is that an option?

dave_aber wrote:Used to be the case you could get heads repaired - welding up between the valve seats wasn't uncommon - is that an option?

I have welded a Golf head once but that was out side the combustion chamber, don't think I would trust it inside. It also means stripping the head re-seating the valves, having it skimmed, pressure tested and no guarantee as I welded it
I am leaning towards the club shop as you get one year guarantee and all new gaskets, bolts etc just got to bite the old bullet and give them a call but still got a few more avenues to follow yet.

Bad news mate, sorry. The club shop C/H's are supposed to be spot on, they are discounted via the club shop than if you bought them directly from the supplier too...

The valves on cylinder 2&4 appear closer, probably cos those valves are open at that position of stroke.

Isn't that the "usual" place that cracks appear?

bigdaddycain wrote:Bad news mate, sorry. The club shop C/H's are supposed to be spot on, they are discounted via the club shop than if you bought them directly from the supplier too...

The valves on cylinder 2&4 appear closer, probably cos those valves are open at that position of stroke.

Isn't that the "usual" place that cracks appear?

Sh 1 t happens, still had the car 3 years now and bought it from a web site in Japan and new nothing about Bongos . So not bad for a 3.5K outlay and here's to next 3 years

That's the spirit mate! Or as they say here in wigan... It''l be reet!

bigdaddycain wrote:That's the spirit mate! Or as they say here in wigan... It''l be reet!

2nd that

Plus we'll have another expert on doing the head

missfixit70 wrote:Plus we'll have another expert on doing the head

maxheadroom wrote:

missfixit70 wrote:Plus we'll have another expert on doing the head

Well bullet well and truley bitten I have ordered a head from the club shop
will keep you all informed how it goes, wish me luck "I'm going outside and may be some time"

But you'll be back. And good luck.

Best of luck. Thanks for showing us all your crack before you get on with it ....make a brew, take a flask and some hot water, an insulated mug and a few of god's own fast food delights (the pot noodle) and a couple of hand warmers....and a blanket. Why dont you try sitting a tin next to the van...whistle while you work, and you never know a few kind passers by may contribute to your new head with a donation. Keep yer pecker up, it will soon be good as new

Nice one dunslair

I just had a thought phoned Ian today to order the new head and if his deliveries are like his emails I will have 11 heads arriving this week

maxheadroom wrote:Nice one dunslair

I just had a thought phoned Ian today to order the new head and if his deliveries are like his emails I will have 11 heads arriving this week

Yes but they will arrive when he says they will...