Thanks Geoff, Yes I did see regular bolts from the hinge/arm to the panel, think i’ll wait for the new catflap version to arrive so I can see the same on that one, then do it that way
Steve

Hi All,

I have a catflap on route to me, so need to take out my bed board in preparation, but can’t work out how to unpin the hinges. Can anyone advise because it looks on my bongo they are some sort of crimped or riveted nut rather than on I can remove and reuse.


Thanks in advance for your help ...

That’s so helpful… first it’s made me look harder and realise that 3 of them do have relays in (I thought they were empty sleeves as I couldn’t see the wires going in!)
The fog lights are missing with wiring ready for them and a sleeve squashed down the side of the water tank. And upon checking fog ...

Hi all, 6 months and 5 trips into my bongo ownership and loving it.
I have a 2001 v6 petrol and am trying to improve things on the van. Currently looking at electrics.
Under the bonnet, inside passenger wing there are brackets, waterproof covers and wiring…… but no relays. I believe they should be ...

I can, or could even try and not stick it down if it covers the full width between the runners it will hold itself in.

I see, good to understand

And sticking the insulation over the metal plate (fuel tank access?) and rubber plugs is ok?

I think mine may be the same as yours, 2001, aero v6 petrol with AFT. It was imported 4 years ago and looks like it’s been under sealed but I can’t be 100% sure. There is no rust to speak of currently.

I definitely won’t insulate the side panels given your comments.i am aware of the rust issues on ...

Hi Geoff, thanks for helping me out again.

Original reason for the van is because we go to a camping festival every year with the kids, field, no power, and until now we have done it in a tent. With the Bongo we will use it more and most likely also go to organised camp sites. The plan may evolve ...

Hi all,

Having just picked up my 2001 Bongo with AFT last week I’ve already stripped out all seating, carpets and trim panels. This was to clean and dye the carpets black which I am in the process of but it’s got me thinking…..

Now is the time to look at anything that I should or could do while ...

Hi Geoff,

I had removed the centre console, but not the triangles, having seen your post I have now done that and with the help of my wife we have started feeding the carpet through….. still difficult but those triangles made all the difference! Bit more work and it will be out.

I’ll soon have ...

Hi Geoff,

Thank you for the welcome.

To clarify it’s not the thicker carpets that go under the seats and up the sides of the engine. It’s the thinner pile footwell carpet that is a single piece spanning from the drivers footwell across to the passengers footwell (the carpet underneath the basic ...

Hi all, just joined as a new Bongo owner, picked up a 2001 2.5v6 petrol in white on Thursday, extremely happy to be part of the group! A few jobs are needed to make what is otherwise a good condition vehicle up to scratch.

I’m removing all the carpets to dye them black, seats are out and most of ...