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Blown exhaust?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:03 pm
by ramblinman
I was driving between Nottingham and Mansfield this morning when I started hearing a noise the Bongo has never made before. Hard to explain but a throaty buzzing sound coming from the back left hand side. It increases when I am excelerating but the Bongo is running well with no noticable change in performance and the actual engine noise appears as normal. I suspected something wrong with the exhaust so managed to sneak off work early and drop it in at the tiny garage I use down the road. The mechanic rang me later to say that 'the exhaust is blowing somewhere' and he will put it on a ramp tomorrow to check it out (it really is a small garage and they dont have one).

Now the thing is is that I am driving to the Isle of Mull on Friday! Thats roughly an 800 mile round trip from Nottingham. I am hoping that if a part need replacing I can order off the internet to be delivered the next day by courier. Anyone know who is the most reliable to despatch for next day delivery? If I did not manage to get sorted in time would it be too risky to set off on a long journey. The Bongo is running just fine, just a bit noisier than normal!

Re: Blown exhaust?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:16 pm
by mister munkey
Is it just the back box or does it need a middle section with the flexi joint?

Once you know what you need call the Club Shop on 0114-2550836, explain your situation & they'll pull out all the stops to get it where it needs to be the next day.


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Re: Blown exhaust?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:28 pm
by Regor
Hi Ramblinman, just seen your post. Recently changed my complete exhaust (low mileage) for a MIJ Stainless system, so I've got all the bits here in Loughborough. Conact me and I'm sure we can get you sorted asap

rgds
Roger

Re: Blown exhaust?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:35 pm
by Regor
PM sent to Ramblinman, I'm sure he was on line a few minutes ago :shock:

Re: Blown exhaust?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:54 pm
by ramblinman
Sorry Regor I have been checking in and out frequently! That sounds great, I have sent you a message.

:D :D

Re: Blown exhaust?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:01 pm
by ramblinman
Ahh just realise that Regor is an alternative spelling for Roger! :?