Bongo Fury

hi guys,

bongo continues to run even when keys removed! - did a quick search and found out about the fuel solenoid issues

protocol for stopping engine - is this bad for the bongo engine?

I managed to stop the thing by blocking the entry air at the intake with a bit of stiff cardboard (easier than the exhaust) and switching the bongo to diesel with no diesel in the tank (running 2 tank system) - just wondered if this would do any harm to the bong stopping in this way.

I did block the intake and pressed the throttle and aload of black smoke came out which was quite alarming!! not done it since is this good, smelt bad!!!

Before i did that i removed the fuel sediment drain, but that causes an air lock problem that requires a purge hastle (pressing the top of the filter on turning the engine. I was surprised that neither method gave a quick stop to the engine!!! and wonder if they are doing any harm

Alternate explanaition
also a mechanic friend suggests it might be the ignition barrel and describes an electric switch that goes on the end of the barrel, might it be this? and if so what do i search for on ebay to get one?

I have ordered the bosch fuel solenoid that kirsty described in her other posts, but continue to drive the bong as it's my only car any feedback appreciated on what seems to be quite a common issue

rgds Paul

Are you sure you haven't got a turbo timer? The switch for mine was hanging below the steering column and I must have caught it with my foot

More likely to be the fuel shut off valve. Lots of info on here such as http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... valve+stop

Mine runs on for ages sometimes..its the turbo timer though. I give it a while then put the handbrake down and this stops it prematurely..

You might want to check the turbo timer is switched off before you take it for an MOT as I'm pretty certain it will fail if the vehicle can be left running without the key in the ignition.

Paulinwales wrote:hi guys,

bongo continues to run even when keys removed!

I managed to stop the thing by blocking the entry air at the intake with a bit of stiff cardboard
I did block the intake and pressed the throttle and aload of black smoke came out which was quite alarming!! not done it since is this good, smelt bad!!!

I have ordered the bosch fuel solenoid that kirsty described in her other posts, but continue to drive the bong as it's my only car any feedback appreciated on what seems to be quite a common issue

rgds Paul

I hope it is the solenoid but the smoke and smell could elude to a bigger problem, If I were you I would repost your problem here..
http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk