Bongo getting hot around town fine on the open road

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Bongo getting hot around town fine on the open road

Post by Travis » Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:43 pm

Hi

Sorry if this has been posted before, I did a search but couldn't find a specific reply.

Have been on a few 100 mile round trips and the Bongo is doing fine, I have noticed however that when I am stuck in jams or driving bumper too bumper, the drivers seat and console gets a little warm and under the brake handle its quite hot. Is this normal?

I have a coolant alarm fitted and I am waiting for the Mason alarms to become available again.

Cheers

Travis
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Re: Bongo getting hot around town fine on the open road

Post by missfixit70 » Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:50 pm

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Re: Bongo getting hot around town fine on the open road

Post by Travis » Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:56 pm

Thanks Kirtsy

Very helpfull and reassuring.

I cant wait to get a Mason alarm, mid September I think.. :)

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Re: Bongo getting hot around town fine on the open road

Post by Doone » Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:00 pm

I find they are a little hot to sit in especially on hot days, as you are sitting on top of an engine. There's another thread to have a good read through HERE. It suggests various causes and cures but if everything else is OK, I wouldn't worry.
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Re: Bongo getting hot around town fine on the open road

Post by mikeonb4c » Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:39 pm

Fit a scavenger fan over-ride switch. Works for me 8)
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