Bongo Fury

Help,noob ere.Just imported my bongo & sent it for its first MOT.It failed on o/s/f lower ball joint worn & horn inop,is it possible to replace only the ball joint as i keep getting quoted for a complete lower arm & where have those pesky japs hidden the horn.Would like to test it but searched hi & lo,cant find it

wes 68 wrote:Help,noob ere.Just imported my bongo & sent it for its first MOT.It failed on o/s/f lower ball joint worn & horn inop,is it possible to replace only the ball joint as i keep getting quoted for a complete lower arm & where have those pesky japs hidden the horn.Would like to test it but searched hi & lo,cant find it

Hi wes 68, the horn is sort of behind the offside headlight and yes you can replace the ball joint only but you need a press. They can be found on eBay I think.

wes 68 wrote:Help,noob ere.Just imported my bongo & sent it for its first MOT.It failed on o/s/f lower ball joint worn & horn inop,is it possible to replace only the ball joint as i keep getting quoted for a complete lower arm & where have those pesky japs hidden the horn.Would like to test it but searched hi & lo,cant find it

Hi Wes 68, mine failed it's MOT recently with the same ball joint. I found it difficult to find someone to supply the ball joint alone. In the end I went for the easier but more expensive option and bought the full monty. Bell Hill Garage £153 then add postage on top £193.

Hi Wes,there are two horns roughly behind head lights.
Near side high tone,off side low tone.
Have you checked the fuse.

Mal

teenmal wrote:Hi Wes,there are two horns roughly behind head lights.
Near side high tone,off side low tone.
Have you checked the fuse.

Mal

cheers mal,not sure which fuse it is but ran a meter over all of them & didnt find a fault.Can hear relays clicking when i press horn switch so assume fuse ok

Raff wrote:

wes 68 wrote:Help,noob ere.Just imported my bongo & sent it for its first MOT.It failed on o/s/f lower ball joint worn & horn inop,is it possible to replace only the ball joint as i keep getting quoted for a complete lower arm & where have those pesky japs hidden the horn.Would like to test it but searched hi & lo,cant find it

Hi Wes 68, mine failed it's MOT recently with the same ball joint. I found it difficult to find someone to supply the ball joint alone. In the end I went for the easier but more expensive option and bought the full monty. Bell Hill Garage £153 then add postage on top £193.

hi raff,got a ball joint on the way £45.Bit late for you i know but got it from mazdabongo.shop

teenmal wrote:Hi Wes,there are two horns roughly behind head lights.
Near side high tone,off side low tone.
Have you checked the fuse.

Mal

There is normally only one standard "beep beep" type, below the offside headlight, the second must be an option on some models.
So don't worry if you can't find two.

Hi Wes,glad to see you got your ball joint.
If you have time stick it in the freezer for a day before you fit it.
You will find it goes into the wish-bone easier.

Cheers Mal...

If the horn relay is clicking test the horn conections with a 12v bulb, if that works just fit a replacement horn (from a scrappie?) to the 2 wires and bolt in place.

And welcome aboard.

Or fit some of these electric air horns - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIR-HORN-SET-2-TO ... .m14.l1318 - they fit in the space behind the headlight & are much beter than the originals

Thanks for tips everybody.Me horn was missing & the wire tucked nicely inside the inner wing,traced it,tested it & fitted a new horn.Just the run of the mill "toot" "toot",tho i did consider a general lee or col bogey air horn!

Thats good,the original horns are C#~p anyway.
Cheers Mal..

How about one of these !!!

Clicky



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