won't do above 40 mph and loads of smoke

waycar8 · Post by **waycar8** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:57 pm

Just recieved an email asking for the possible cause

this is the email

I have a m reg bongo in my garage at the moment won't do above 40 mph and loads of smoke any ideas that regularly come up with this model
Cheers
Rob

Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:23 pm

Sounds like something is restricting the airflow into the engine,
first port of call the air filter next see if you can see any restriction
in any of the large ducting that to the front of the car, see if any
thing is blocking the air intake on top of the rad under the bonnet,
look at the same that goes from air filter to turbo then to inter cooler
and back to the engine.

parabat2 · Post by **parabat2** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:08 pm

This can also be caused by the EGR valve, or by the weird winter pack exhaust valve (see http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... highlight=).

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:20 pm

Sounds like a winterised jobbie with the "engine" button pushed.

flippa · Post by **flippa** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:42 pm

sounds familiar

although he's doing well to get 40 out of it

valve on exhaust stuck closed thanks to francophile i fixed mine its an easy fix just open the box and move the link(lever) gubbins inside .......box on the exhaust just in front of back wheel passenger side

......just don't press that cold start button again

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:52 pm

could be turbo related or just the actuator diaphram.

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:48 am

The actuator diaphragm OPENS the wastegate when turbo boost pressure gets too high - that wouldn't cause the symptoms described...........

won't do above 40 mph and loads of smoke

won't do above 40 mph and loads of smoke

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