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Buying hoses.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:44 pm
by M 80NGD
Hi all,I'm having a top hose fitted soon at Outback Autos,and was wondering if it was worth while having all four fitted at
the same time

If so,can anybody tell me which member on the Fury website sells the silicon ones. Thanks in
advance,Lee.

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:49 pm
by francophile1947
flippa

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:50 pm
by missfixit70
Flippa on the forum, not sure what he's got left as he was selling off some off his stock cheap a few weeks ago -
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... es#p374212, I'd change what you can top failures are top hose, hose over starter to rear heater & bleed hose.
Good opportunity for a proper chemical flush & change the stat.
Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:15 pm
by M 80NGD
Thanks John and Kirsty!

I'm sure it'll be flushed at the same time etc,and I will get Steve to change the thermostat,
Will I need any gaskets to go with a thermostat?

Cheers

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:17 pm
by missfixit70
No gaskets needed, fitted rubber seal ring does the job.
Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:27 pm
by M 80NGD
missfixit70 wrote:No gaskets needed, fitted rubber seal ring does the job.
Thanks a lot

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:45 am
by mikeonb4c
Be extra prepared for possibility that new silicon hose might leak from insufficient tightening up of / settling of jubilee clips (only use the special quality ones) as a few have had this problem when new ones fitted. If you've got an LCA and carry some spare 50/50 you should have adequate insurance

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:26 pm
by vanvliet
I tried to contact Flippa about a leaking hose. His after sales support is non existant and I would not buy from him in future
Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:33 pm
by M 80NGD
vanvliet wrote:I tried to contact Flippa about a leaking hose. His after sales support is non existant and I would not buy from him in future
Know what you mean! I've pm'd him and heard nothin!

But after speaking to Steve at Outback,he's going to replace
just the top hose and flush the system,I mentioned the thermostat,and he said if it aint broke,don't fix it!

Good
advice in my skint state!!

Being done next Monday!!
Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:41 pm
by missfixit70
So you'll wait til the stat does break? could be an expensive error for the sake of a few quid while you're flushing it anyway.
Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:53 pm
by M 80NGD
missfixit70 wrote:So you'll wait til the stat does break? could be an expensive error for the sake of a few quid while you're flushing it anyway.
I did ask him about it Kirsty,but he said he's never had a Bongo with a failed stat yet

So I am just taking his advice.
I'll ask him again on Monday,and if he's got one,I'll push for him to fit it.

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:56 pm
by missfixit70
I've spoken to well versed bongo mechanics that would most definitely disagree with that, very surprised at that answer from a highly recommended bongo garage

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:07 pm
by M 80NGD
missfixit70 wrote:I've spoken to well versed bongo mechanics that would most definitely disagree with that, very surprised at that answer from a highly recommended bongo garage

To be honest Kirsty,it's going up for sale again in a couple of months,so I can't really afford what doesn't need doing.
I just don't use it enough.

When I move back to Derbyshire,I'll probably get a diesel estate and go tenting instead.
Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:00 pm
by mikeonb4c
M 80NGD wrote:missfixit70 wrote:I've spoken to well versed bongo mechanics that would most definitely disagree with that, very surprised at that answer from a highly recommended bongo garage

To be honest Kirsty,it's going up for sale again in a couple of months,so I can't really afford what doesn't need doing.
I just don't use it enough.

When I move back to Derbyshire,I'll probably get a diesel estate and go tenting instead.
Sorry you are selling up M 80NGD but appreciate the dilemma. Should make a good Bongo for someone though.

Re: Buying hoses.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:21 pm
by M 80NGD
mikeonb4c wrote:M 80NGD wrote:missfixit70 wrote:I've spoken to well versed bongo mechanics that would most definitely disagree with that, very surprised at that answer from a highly recommended bongo garage

To be honest Kirsty,it's going up for sale again in a couple of months,so I can't really afford what doesn't need doing.
I just don't use it enough.

When I move back to Derbyshire,I'll probably get a diesel estate and go tenting instead.
Sorry you are selling up M 80NGD but appreciate the dilemma. Should make a good Bongo for someone though.

Thanks Mike,circumstances have changed 'YET' again!!

We're now moving back to Derbyshire at easter,and I
should be starting back in the glazing business again. I have sold the mobile bar though!

And yes,somebody
will get a good 'un,so to speak.
