Squeaky Bongo
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:24 pm
Hi Folks,
I bought a lovely 1993 Bongo back in July which seems to have developed a squeak/squeal. I think it is coming from the front driver’s side wheel and is intermittent, but is incredibly loud when it does start. I thought it may be a ragged brake disc (the brakes are a bit squeaky too) but I had the brakes taken apart and checked at a free kwikfit brake check and they only said that my brake pads were worn (as expected) – but as there was no mention of this at the MOT – done by the previous owner just before I bought it, I’m assuming there is a bit more life in them yet. It doesn’t squeak when I drive over about 60mph and it appears that the squeal occurs more when I turn the wheel slightly to the right, but this is again, not always the case. Has anyone had a squeaky Bongo, or is this just something I need to get checked out at a garage? (any advice for good garages that can deal with Bongo’s in or around Oxford would also be gratefully received?)
I bought a lovely 1993 Bongo back in July which seems to have developed a squeak/squeal. I think it is coming from the front driver’s side wheel and is intermittent, but is incredibly loud when it does start. I thought it may be a ragged brake disc (the brakes are a bit squeaky too) but I had the brakes taken apart and checked at a free kwikfit brake check and they only said that my brake pads were worn (as expected) – but as there was no mention of this at the MOT – done by the previous owner just before I bought it, I’m assuming there is a bit more life in them yet. It doesn’t squeak when I drive over about 60mph and it appears that the squeal occurs more when I turn the wheel slightly to the right, but this is again, not always the case. Has anyone had a squeaky Bongo, or is this just something I need to get checked out at a garage? (any advice for good garages that can deal with Bongo’s in or around Oxford would also be gratefully received?)
Is it a Brawnie Bongo that you have ? I didn't know the SGL was pre 1995! Wheels as suggested by 321 sounds right. Our Bongo had a squeal, but it turned out to be the roof 
I live in Oxfordshire, but I am lucky enough to have a neighbour who sorts mine. I have also had some jobs done by 321 . Sorry I don't know of anywhere local, but hopefully someone will be along soon to help 
