Bongo Fury

After a month standing on the drive 'er indoors suggested we take
Bongopanzer out for a spin today. On start up there was a low moaning sound (from Bongo not 'er indoors!) This was clearly engine related as it changed pitch with throttle changes.

After a couple of miles while climbing a hill the vehicle lost power and black smoke poured out of the tail pipe. After a 10 minute stop we got going again, no more black smoke. Put in a half tank of Shell diesel
and Bongo seems OK now but a very faint moaning sound discernable rising and falling in pitch with throttle movement.

A possible diagnosis dear Bongodoc would be greatly appreciated.

regards,
Steve

Hi Steve,i think you will find its the glow plugs,and maybe get the egr blanked off

Hi Heather,
Don't think it's glow plugs as start up was ok. Smokin' started after couple of miles running.

Steve

Mice nesting in your air filter Check your air inlet isn't blocked anywhere.

Is it the dreaded EGR and/or or the cold start facility some Bongos have. Read up on here but getting the EGR blanked off may effect a cure. Possibly standing around for a while has allowed the gunge to take control

The black smoke turns out to be due to the cold start system being inadvertantly switched on (Bongo gremlin?) and the moaning sound to low power steering fluid So, alls well that ends well!


Steve

mikeonb4c wrote:Is it the dreaded EGR and/or or the cold start facility some Bongos have.

You did suggest it mike!.... Your getting too good for your own boots mate!

bigdaddycain wrote:

mikeonb4c wrote:Is it the dreaded EGR and/or or the cold start facility some Bongos have.

You did suggest it mike!.... Your getting too good for your own boots mate!

I know but only as being stuck open, should have said check the switch

Oh, right...ok mate, i'm with ya...