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by steamysteve
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.
by steamysteve
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 ?...
by steamysteve
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 ...
by steamysteve
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.
by steamysteve
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.
by steamysteve
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
by steamysteve
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. =P~ :lol:
by steamysteve
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...
by steamysteve
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 ...
by steamysteve
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...
by steamysteve
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...
by steamysteve
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
by steamysteve
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.. 8) shiny 8) :D
by steamysteve
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...
by steamysteve
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

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