Bongo Fury

All,

Did a hour and a half in the bongo to the airport the other day. 15 mins into journey a noise developed that can only be described as a high pitch rubbing noise "just like grass hoppers in the bongo" so the Mrs said. The thing is it is doing my nut in. It does not change in frequency, loudness or pitch when there is a change in speed or engine revs and seems to come and go as it wishes. The only thing that is consistent is that it only seems to appear when she is warm.

Occurred mainly whilst driving but for a few seconds whilst stopped at lights. Left her for a few days but noise came back today. Sounds like something is rubbing and sounds like a rotary type noise but havn't thought of a componant that remains at same speed throughout driving....hence my prognosys below

The only thing I can think of is something that is expanding when hot and chaffing or rubbing to cause the noise or would something like a loose exhaust manifold/cracked manifold be a culprit coupled with engine vibration?

I hope to get her up on sticks over the weekend but wondered if you can relate to my issue. I know its a question to ask call but you never know!

Typically we're off on a 3 week cruise around europe in 2 weeks so want to get this fettled asap.

It wouldn't be the infamous snapped manifold stud would it?

That is said to be a chirruping noise.

Wheelquick describe the studbust as a "Budgie in the cab" sort of sound.

Could that be similar?

If it were to be that, Whats the fix and how quick can I get it done?

Any way to get a quick look at said stud and can I delay a repair and put up with noise?

hi there monkeyboybongo

when this accures do you by any chance have your blowers on?

if so could be the heater fan motor


you've been bongod

Noise defintiely is heard outside so would not have thought heater motor??? Correct me if I'm wrong, definitely louder when head peering out of window!

heater motor is outside under the bonnet though??

have you popped your seats up and checked your belts?


you've been bongod

Sorry can't help nothing constructive to say i'm affraid


Buy a gecho

maybe lizard can help

monkeyboybongo wrote:All,

Did a hour and a half in the bongo to the airport the other day. 15 mins into journey a noise developed that can only be described as a high pitch rubbing noise "just like grass hoppers in the bongo" so the Mrs said. The thing is it is doing my nut in. It does not change in frequency, loudness or pitch when there is a change in speed or engine revs and seems to come and go as it wishes. The only thing that is consistent is that it only seems to appear when she is warm.

Occurred mainly whilst driving but for a few seconds whilst stopped at lights. Left her for a few days but noise came back today. Sounds like something is rubbing and sounds like a rotary type noise but havn't thought of a componant that remains at same speed throughout driving....hence my prognosys below

The only thing I can think of is something that is expanding when hot and chaffing or rubbing to cause the noise or would something like a loose exhaust manifold/cracked manifold be a culprit coupled with engine vibration?

I hope to get her up on sticks over the weekend but wondered if you can relate to my issue. I know its a question to ask call but you never know!

Typically we're off on a 3 week cruise around europe in 2 weeks so want to get this fettled asap.

If it "does her head in" and shuts her up can I have 1 for the wife.
It dosn't sound engine related, rad fan bearing dry?

just a thought...

If it sounds like Cicadas, water pump.

Has been suggested before, make a stethoscope out of a funnel & some hose & pinpoint the noise that way.

I'm on a cruise to Poland in a coupla weeks too, might see yah... neverknow!!

How can you check the exhaust stud thingie? Easy to spot without taking much kit out??

monkeyboybongo wrote:How can you check the exhaust stud thingie? Easy to spot without taking much kit out??

Under the passenger seat and check the exhaust manifold for any missing nuts - I think it is usually the frontmost one.

The No 1 stud is the only one you can see without takeing things to bits. Above and right of the alternator and just on the edde of the metal heatshield thingy.
Easy to get fixed by a decent "hands on" garage 60/90 mins work at worst. Can be done in situ.

Just had a look at No 1 stud and doesnt look right. Stud is at an angle and no bolt on. Is this the cause? Also does any one have any photos to make sure I've got the right spot?

What parts do I need to fix this little problem? I live in Germany so would have to get a non-bongo familiar garage to conduct the work. Any cautionary tales would be welcomed.

Any idea of cost if I was to get a garage to fix it?

MBB!

Quick update. Took bongo out for a good 50 min drive and the noise happened minimal amount of times. Maybe 3 or 4 very quick squaks. If it is this exhaust stud, can it be that intermittant? I drove with the passenger seat up for a wee while and heard nothing suspicious. These noises are doing my head in!

It just sounds like something is rubbing on something for a split second then goes, almost like a belt slipping but has occurred at various engine speeds, occurrs while stationary...etc etc Any more ideas?

Also, if it was a water pump, as sugested, wouldn;t that change pitch with engine revs?