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won't do above 40 mph and loads of smoke

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:57 pm
by waycar8
Just recieved an email asking for the possible cause :arrow: this is the email :arrow:

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

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:23 pm
by Ralph
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.

Re: smoke

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:08 pm
by parabat2
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=).

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:20 pm
by francophile1947
Sounds like a winterised jobbie with the "engine" button pushed.

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:42 pm
by flippa
sounds familiar :roll: although he's doing well to get 40 out of it :roll: 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 :wink: ......just don't press that cold start button again :roll:

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:52 pm
by paul9
could be turbo related or just the actuator diaphram.

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:48 am
by dandywarhol
The actuator diaphragm OPENS the wastegate when turbo boost pressure gets too high - that wouldn't cause the symptoms described...........