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Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:12 am
by Simon Jones
Astroman wrote:Where is the thermostat? I mean I know it says above it's under the dash near the steering, but what does it look like?
Erm, not the thermostat. The thermostat is part of the cooling system on the engine. Dunno what your engine is, but on a V6 it's in the housing behind the A/C belt at the front:
On the diesel engine, it's on the near side front near the dipstick and the housing can be seen here middle / right:

Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:25 am
by rita
Astroman wrote:Where is the thermostat? I mean I know it says above it's under the dash near the steering, but what does it look like?
look under dash by steering
round disk with links from a servo
look for one disconected
This referred to the heater controls not the thermostat.
The thermostat was mentioned as could be missing.(removed)
Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:37 am
by wonkanoby
First thing is run it till warmed up and feel the 2 hoses to the hester
in the middle of the bulkhead,if both warm then the heater is warm
and it must be the controls
Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:44 am
by widdowson2008
rita wrote:Astroman wrote:Where is the thermostat? I mean I know it says above it's under the dash near the steering, but what does it look like?
look under dash by steering
round disk with links from a servo
look for one disconected
This referred to the heater controls not the thermostat.
The thermostat was mentioned as could be missing.(removed)
Very first problem I ever had (5 years ago) and easily solved. Been mentioned before in this thread but take a look at this thread - it has pics to look at.
http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... =3&t=26835
Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:52 pm
by Astroman
When you say under the dash by steering do you mean I have to remove the dashboard? I can't see anything obvious?
Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:44 pm
by rita
Astroman wrote:When you say under the dash by steering do you mean I have to remove the dashboard? I can't see anything obvious?
Under the dash nearly on the floor a big black (heater)box. You don't have to remove anything.
Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:53 pm
by g8dhe

Just look up under the dashboard from the drivers footwell when standing outside.
Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:26 pm
by Simon Jones
Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:16 pm
by Astroman
Thanks I found it, can see servos and stuff. Too dark now for a proper look.