Overheated/head gasket gone

PisceanJoy · Post by **PisceanJoy** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:42 pm

Overheated/head casket gone after being in long traffic and not looking at temp gauge and coolant alarm went off Got towed home from Chichester Guy towing said as it started he reckoned I hadn't done any major damage even if it is head gasket fingers crossed

Post by **Bob** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:06 pm

Sorry to read this, let's hope he's right.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:29 pm

Sorry to hear your news. Fingers crossed you're back on the road without too big a bill.

PisceanJoy · Post by **PisceanJoy** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:49 pm

Thanks

Dr Fingers · Post by **Dr Fingers** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:11 am

Keep us posted, and good luck. Are you taking it to Colin at County Cars?

Derek

PisceanJoy · Post by **PisceanJoy** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:17 am

Yes its at County Cars Taking Keys over soon

mikeWalsall · Post by **mikeWalsall** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:31 am

Did they tow it with the four wheels on the road ..ie:- with a rope ..??

PisceanJoy · Post by **PisceanJoy** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:54 pm

No on a flat bed truck

mikeWalsall · Post by **mikeWalsall** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:01 pm

Good move (pun intended) ..!!

PisceanJoy · Post by **PisceanJoy** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:11 am

Over heating has caused Head gasket to crack I will cost me £1200 to sort out Not sure what to do I cant afford to buy a new Bongo Its an N reg AFT any advice gratefully received

Post by **Bob** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:37 am

What rotten luck.

If Bongy is in decent nick it will be worth fixing if you possibly can.

Remember you need to know why it overheated and fix that too.

Good luck.

PisceanJoy · Post by **PisceanJoy** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:46 am

Thanks They have sorted out a leak as well

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:24 pm

Get a second hand cyl head have it skimmed and your back up and running.sure there will be a few recommendations as to where you can get a head ,try George at Southern bongo as a first stop?
Good luck and all the best

PisceanJoy · Post by **PisceanJoy** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:14 pm

Hurrah Finally got Bongo back Garage reckon sludge at bottom of coolant sytem caused overheating and gasket to crack
Hopefully all sorted

bongoroy63 · Post by **bongoroy63** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:43 pm

Excellent news. I am looking forward to seeing it and you when you move to Wells soon. Still on for a meet up?

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