Hi again,
belts have been checked and changed. They were quite "shiny" and a bit ragged on the edges. That was three weeks ago and limited mileage since, and all seems ok. The problem may come back because it was only intermittant, but so far so good. Cost £40 to do the job ( 3 x belts ). If it does ...

Thanks for all your info, the Bongo is in at the moment having the belts checked and probably changed, at my local garage. Seems the easy option to start with,, will let you know the outcome. Cheers.

Hi Winchman, Thanks for your info. Haven't got back because the squeel/screech hasn't come back at the moment. Been waiting to try your ideas but it hasn't happened. Maybe I will look into the possible belt wear and change as a precaution. Will look at the problem over the next few days. Cheers and ...

Hi everybody,

Got an intermittent squeal from the engine, usually on low revs, could it be a belt, tensioner, water pump ? Have you had a similar problem, any ideas where to look first would be happy to receive. Cheers.

Hi again,
Friday 19/07/13, just took delivery of 2 keys via royal mail, all fine and working perfect. Can get back on the road again !. My thanks to Ian , Doone , Bigdaddycain, and to Rita for the kind words. Thanks also to Access Key and Lock in Bournemouth for their services, spot on. Phew I can ...

Hi Again,

Doone.

More news, have removed door barrel again and have found a 5 digit code. Sent this to a company in Bournemouth (01202 526090 ) from archives, they are making 2 keys for approx £23.00 inc postage. Will send further post if it works.

For anyone else in this situation, its a ten ...

Hi Again,
For those of you who are doubting my intentions or think I'm some sort of "slippery customer" I joined the club approx 2007 and was a member for a number of years. Have attended the Stourport bash. The membership lapsed due to illness and little use of the Bongo, which I retained, hence M ...

Hi, Anybody out there in Bongoland thats removed ignition barrel ? I need to do it on my M reg Bongo, because of key loss. Also is there a number stamped on barrel and Where ?