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- Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:37 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Wheel arch corrosion solution ..... Possibly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3275
Re: Wheel arch corrosion solution ..... Possibly
Hi All .all of the above comments are correct, you will never stop the rust. even replacing the arches will at some time come back at the joint between the old and new. as they say in the trade you are only chasing RUST.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:18 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Wheel arch corrosion solution ..... Possibly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3275
Re: Wheel arch corrosion solution ..... Possibly
Hi. the copper was a filler which will not rust in that same spot.but in time i assume will rust around it. time will tell. i did try a countersunk stainless steel pop rivet that seems to work also, again time will tell. as to being a sacrificial annode to be a corrosion inhibitor device. not sure ?...
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:26 am
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Wheel arch corrosion solution ..... Possibly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3275
Re: Wheel arch corrosion solution ..... Possibly
Hi. Glen. i used plasti dip. on a camper shower . the company told me it will be fine. it seemed to take lots of coats to cover and was water proof but if rubbed in anyway at the edges it simply rolls off. and as you will have a raw edge at the top of your arch it will be easy to start lifting when ...
- Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:57 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Rear wheel arch trims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1900
Re: Rear wheel arch trims
HI .there are full sets on e-bay. moulded fibreglass . £150.
- Fri May 31, 2013 11:34 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Front End Rumble
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2205
Re: Front End Rumble
Hi .i had exactly the same symptoms. and it turned out to be the front tyres , had them all replaced with Kumo's and all is now running quiet. on inspection the front tyres had load of tread but had a ridge running in the centre of the tread.
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:46 pm
- Forum: Campsites
- Topic: Places to camp on the south coast - Hampshire to Kent
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1775
Re: Places to camp on the south coast - Hampshire to Kent
HI. sorry but if you ever want to come to CORNWALL . give us a call ,we have hook up, water. toilet dump.,and 8 miles from Truro and 3 miles from beach. PORTREATH/ PORTHTOWAN. but near railway STEVE
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:39 pm
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: veg oil cheaper at asda
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2690
Re: veg oil cheaper at asda
Yep me too. daughter works for Tesco . so only 90p ltr. sometimes less. only just started using but going up to Essex thursday back friday ,so round trip 720 miles, this will be a good test and see how much i save on the trip.
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:59 pm
- Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
- Topic: Colliford meet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2398
Re: Colliford meet
Hi All. nice to meet you all. sorry we left but we did not want to hold up the convoy as it was cold and you all needed to get in the pub for a warm up. hope to see you all soon and have longer to chat to you all. Yvonne & Steve nb Thanks for the info on veggie oil,opened an account today with B...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:56 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: running temperature
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7101
Re: running temperature
Hi All . this unit has a 1/8" bsp (british standard pipe) thread. there are two options. 1 /like i did . above the oil filler there are two 8 mm tapped holes . approx 25 mm deep the same as the sensor probe, if you drill this hole out to the depth of the probe 7.3 mm dim ,and then drill out to ...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:23 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: running temperature
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7101
Re: running temperature
Hi. unit is from e-bay item no 261005113554 now £10 .49 . i think if you bulk buy to resell as sugested you will get custons and exise charges. for the price this is a good quality unit . only one downfall is that the alarm setting for temperature is set at 98 deg c. . also has alarm for low voltage...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: running temperature
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7101
Re: running temperature
Hi. thanks for the info . sound just like the one i fitted today this also tell you alternator voltage. seems to run at the same temperature as yours. temperature sensor tapped into the cylinder head. thanks steve. £9.99 inc postage.what a deal. http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a549/steamysteve/S...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:46 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: running temperature
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7101
running temperature
Hi All. can anyone tell me the average running temperature of the engine in centigrade . thanks steve
- Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:43 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: all pimped up
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2168
Re: all pimped up
Hi, on e-bay last week, some import dealer took them of one of his imports. had to get them.. shiny
- Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:30 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: all pimped up
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2168
all pimped up
Hi. all .just come in after fitting the last of my new bling. 8) next job to get out the polishing machine and get her to look like new. pimp list. new bull bar/ air inlet gaurd, stainless spot lights, polished alloys, chrome grill, stainless wheel arch trims,chrome mirror covers, :D http://i1283.ph...
- Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:30 pm
- Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
- Topic: January's Bongo meet for the South West
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1894
Re: January's Bongo meet for the South West
Hi Dave. this will be our first meet, hope the weather is good and you get a good turnout, as a newbie is there anything we have to bring or it it just the Bongo and ourselves. Steve and Yvonne