Worth a major rebuild???
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:13 pm
Well, as many on here will know I had to replace the head on my Bongo and had a slight issue tracking down a new squeal that turned out to be a bolt that had worked loose on the turbo intake. Excellent work carried out by both Linton Service Station and Campers Scotland.
Have just completed a flawless 7200km run to the South of France and back including lots of running about.
Things to note. The Bongo ran better than it ever has in the 3 years I have had it. It felt much smoother and more powerful. On the way down it returned over 31mpg and on the way back (I had to rush home in 2 days) on French toll motorways then the M1, sitting at a steady 70+ mph it returned 32.5 mpg. I have double checked this and it is correct! The van feels like new and I am really impressed. Rather than being grumpy about the cost I think I'd have willingly spent the money even without the unfortunate head cracking incident had I been aware of the magnitude of the improvement!
Would recommend a Sanef toll box which means you sail through toll gates automatically without having to rush around the wrong side and feed machines .. great when you are on your own. Just automatically debits your UK account.
If only Bongos were a bit more stable in windy conditions I think it would be pretty much perfect.
Great trip, glad to be home and hope to catch up at any winter gatherings that may materialise!
Mike
Have just completed a flawless 7200km run to the South of France and back including lots of running about.
Things to note. The Bongo ran better than it ever has in the 3 years I have had it. It felt much smoother and more powerful. On the way down it returned over 31mpg and on the way back (I had to rush home in 2 days) on French toll motorways then the M1, sitting at a steady 70+ mph it returned 32.5 mpg. I have double checked this and it is correct! The van feels like new and I am really impressed. Rather than being grumpy about the cost I think I'd have willingly spent the money even without the unfortunate head cracking incident had I been aware of the magnitude of the improvement!
Would recommend a Sanef toll box which means you sail through toll gates automatically without having to rush around the wrong side and feed machines .. great when you are on your own. Just automatically debits your UK account.
If only Bongos were a bit more stable in windy conditions I think it would be pretty much perfect.
Great trip, glad to be home and hope to catch up at any winter gatherings that may materialise!
Mike
