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by elbee
Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Updated tailgate struts ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1568

Updated tailgate struts ?

Haven't been on here for ages . Had my bongo for 5 years now. Just fitted a Thule 973 bike rack ( bought second hand )

Fits great but tailgate now won't stay open due to extra weight of the rack . Any suggestions to get around this , maybe uprated telescopic struts?

Thanks folkes 🙂
by elbee
Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:32 am
Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
Topic: Drive away awning
Replies: 5
Views: 3737

Re: Drive away awning

Not logged on for ages but I still have this available if anyone wants it?
by elbee
Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:57 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replacing ATF metal pipes
Replies: 5
Views: 2807

Re: Replacing ATF metal pipes

Well I replaced the ATF metal pipes and the metal heater coolant pipe a few days ago. Not the easiest job to be honest, access was very restricted but eventually all sorted in the end. Also took the opportunity of replacing most other coolant hoses , new coolant and see saw bleeding of system.
by elbee
Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:14 am
Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
Topic: Drive away awning
Replies: 5
Views: 3737

Drive away awning

Garage clear out I have a Royal traveller 4 drive away awning, from memory it's pretty complete, all poles, etc , even the inner tent. Do any Bongo fury members want it ?

Collection from South Wales and it's way too heavy to post sorry 😐
by elbee
Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:01 am
Forum: Stuff Wanted/ Free Stuff/Swaps
Topic: Free Skinny spare wheel and tyre.
Replies: 0
Views: 4097

Free Skinny spare wheel and tyre.

Spring Clean in the garage today and came across the space saver wheel and tyre off my bongo. If any forum member wants one they are welcome to it. Based in South Wales but maybe bongo relay ?
by elbee
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replacing ATF metal pipes
Replies: 5
Views: 2807

Re: Replacing ATF metal pipes

Many thanks 👍
by elbee
Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replacing ATF metal pipes
Replies: 5
Views: 2807

Replacing ATF metal pipes

Hi Folkes, I'm planning to change the metal ATF pipes that run from the transmission to the front radiator as mine has a slight weep. I've ordered the pipes and rubber hoses. Any advice on fitting them bleeding afterwards etc, I'm also changing the radiator and top and bottom hoses the same time, I'...
by elbee
Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radiator replacement?
Replies: 5
Views: 2950

Re: Radiator replacement?

Great advice NB as always , yes I'm doing myself and did a coolant change a few months ago . NB when you say split the oil cooler pipes do you mean remove them from the rad side or from the oil cooler side before removing the rad? One thing I did have problems with when bleeding is finding a suitabl...
by elbee
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:04 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radiator replacement?
Replies: 5
Views: 2950

Re: Radiator replacement?

Thanks Bob, I thought as much and absolutely will get it done ASAP , not risking driving it at all really. Anyone out there used an after market one with success. They are less than half the price?
by elbee
Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radiator replacement?
Replies: 5
Views: 2950

Radiator replacement?

Hi folkes, Hopefully a pretty straightforward question. Saw liquid patch on drive today, coolant leak from radiator, coolant alarm went off seems to be coming from the top of the rad weeping from the top edge. Coolant loss but not below the min level on header tank so hopefully no air introduced , t...
by elbee
Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New starter battery
Replies: 5
Views: 3574

Re: New starter battery

Thanks Mike, I just wondered whether fitting a larger 85+ battery would put any additional strain on the alternator? :?
by elbee
Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New starter battery
Replies: 5
Views: 3574

Re: New starter battery

Should have mentioned It's the diesel model, I have the willington kit and leisure battery, is 75AH sufficient or will I require 85AH +
by elbee
Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New starter battery
Replies: 5
Views: 3574

New starter battery

Hi Folkes not posted on here for a while, starter Battery has given up the ghost ( original Mazda ) :shock:

Any advice on best value for money replacement?
by elbee
Tue Mar 07, 2017 12:35 am
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Rear awning
Replies: 11
Views: 7553

Re: Rear awning

Nice cheap idea Bob. But ideally require standing height for getting changed etc. I'll continue to look around and do some research. I really like the idea of the Reimo Fritz if it could be self supporting and not require the tailgate open at bedtime.
by elbee
Tue Mar 07, 2017 12:07 am
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: Rear awning
Replies: 11
Views: 7553

Re: Rear awning

Thanks Bob, Thanks Mike, ok maybe my best option is a utility tent as suggested by Bob. I have a drive away awning which is great for longer stays but what I was after really was a quick solution for one or two nights stay for storage, coolbox or fridge etc.

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