We used Dinitrol on both our Bongos. Both vans were new imports and therefore no rust. Bought the 'motorhome' kit from Amazon for £148. It includes cavity wax, underbody wax, rust converter spray and a stuff called Drohnex which is an anti stonechip treatment. You get long probes, paper coveralls, m...

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The engine management light came on. I tried two or three resets but no joy. The van, a 2004 2 litre, was operating normally but I was concerned about damaging the cat and in any case a 'check engine' light on is an MOT failure.

Our 1998 V6 has developed a strange fault in the central locking system. Occasionally on locking the system the locks all repeatedly and rapidly lock and unlock until the system is re- locked. Also, while driving on bumpy roads or on closing the drivers door the same happens. On our recent trip to S...

It's sorted! The mystery wire is the feed from the power steering pressure sensor. It's tucked away on top of the pump and refitting it will be somewhat difficult. The pump may have to come off. Thanks to everyone for the help.

The van is a 1998 V6.

Thanks Geoff, I've had a look at the alternator and can't see a single pin connector. The van has had a history of flat batteries so this wire could be the cause. Do you know where on the alternator the connector is located? I can't read the diagram as I'm working on an I phone in the Hebrides and d...

That could be the answer. The van has been flattening batteries for some time. I will have a look tomorrow. Thank you for your help.

I'm replacing the driver side steel heater pipe and, while inspecting the underside I noticed a single wire which was not connected. It has a right angled socket on the end which looks like it fits onto a post type pin. I thought at first it was the engine temp sensor but that is a spade connector. ...

We have a Vango Galli bought at the NEC show. It is quite large but is available in a low version which fits the Bongo nicely. We had an Outwell country road awning previously and the OH decided that anything with poles was a pain! We have yet to try the Galli but it will get its first test at the W...

Done it! Rail and curtains now fitted. The curtains needed shortening by nine inches so I took the opportunity to insert some shot into the hem. This helps the curtains to drape properly. The headlining issue was solved by using the steel M4 thread inserts installed using epoxy. The material is very...

Hi Helen, The OH wanted a curtain between the cab and the main part of the van for privacy while using the loo or if we were wild camping. I bought a Van-X curtain but when I came to attach the rail to the headlining behind the front seats, the screws would not hold as the material seems to be a ver...

Thanks Simon. We called this type of fastener a clip nut in aviation. They are used to attach floor panels to floor beam flanges and replace riveted anchor nuts. I am going to try a thread insert designed for wood with an M4 internal thread and a very coarse external thread. This will be epoxied int...

Fitting a Van-X curtain behind the cab seats and the headlining will not take a screw. How do you attach the rail? The only option I can see is to epoxy thread inserts into the headlining or drop the headlining and use bolts with large flat washers to take the load. Anyone any suggestions?

Called Direct Line this afternoon, absolutely no problem with the passenger swivel seat so I added the new Alpine radio/cd and the alarm as well. New paperwork being issued. Well pleased.