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Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:50 pm
by Conailboyd
Hello all

Anyone know of a mechanic in Dublin Ireland familiar in dealing with repairing bongos?

Timing belt went on our bongo nearly 2 months ago and our usual mechanic can’t get it going. It’s a 2L petrol so is a non interference engine but for whatever reason can’t get her started. We gave him the image describing the install of the belt and still no joy. My wife and I have invested so much into our bongo and just want it up and running again. Please help if you can. Thanks

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:01 am
by Doone
I can't find a recommendation for a garage in the Dublin area. I think forum member Alkers is in Dublin, so may know of one. You could send him a message?memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13202

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:34 am
by Conailboyd
Thanks for that. Will send message

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:47 am
by rita
Hi, did your mechanic check the compressions after the belt was fitted? , this is a run of the mill engine you should be able to get a mechanic to check it out.

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:56 am
by Conailboyd
Not sure to be honest. He’s looked after all of our vehicles for years and been reliable so I trust him. But we’re kinda stuck with him trying multiple times and attempts to get the belt running. Unless something else is not working. ??!!

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:22 pm
by rita
Hi,is the engine actually turning over with the starter ? if so a compression test would not go wrong. Is the vehicle in a motor trade garage ..

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:18 pm
by TheLongRoad
I read that the 2 ltr needs to be set by number 2 cylinder - 1/3/4 doesn’t work.

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:16 pm
by Conailboyd
Yeah he tried that and still no joy. Regarding the compression test I’m not sure to be honest. He’s done loads of more complex work on other cars of ours and always got it done without fail. So still. So not sure where to go from here

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:33 pm
by Ian
Try the Bongo Owners Ireland Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1812541125645747

Re: Bongo Repair - Dublin Ireland

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:14 pm
by Alkers
I replied to your PM, not sure if you saw it