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- Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:44 am
- Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
- Topic: Diesel Bongo in Idaho (sometimes drops to -20˚F)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4769
Re: Diesel Bongo in Idaho (sometimes drops to -20˚F)
Hi If the weather drops below minus 8 over here (we get as low as -30 occasionally), and the local garages haven't got good winter fuel, I add a diesel depressator such as Castrol TDA. https://autospot.bg/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8/63/%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B8/...
- Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:13 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: On no seized engine.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 20813
Re: On no seized engine.
Hi Geoff
Nice one..Could you be tempted to use both?...one for every day, and the other for holidays?
Cheers,
Helen
Nice one..Could you be tempted to use both?...one for every day, and the other for holidays?
Cheers,
Helen
- Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:43 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Auto gearbox slow changing up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6597
Re: Auto gearbox slow changing up
Hi Allan
Thanks very much...I'll try
I have just done the side seals on the fuel pump, and I'll see what happens. I'm replacing the pump as part of ongoing maintenance soon, so it's a temporary fix. I have a long trip to France next year, so I'm replacing a lot of parts
Cheers
Helen
Thanks very much...I'll try
I have just done the side seals on the fuel pump, and I'll see what happens. I'm replacing the pump as part of ongoing maintenance soon, so it's a temporary fix. I have a long trip to France next year, so I'm replacing a lot of parts
Cheers
Helen
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:29 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Auto gearbox slow changing up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6597
Re: Auto gearbox slow changing up
Hi Ian Thanks. I had wondered whether the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) was an issue, but I don't have much knowledge on it's symptoms of failure. I do get a feel of the throttle wanting to decrease engine speed of it's own accord, so that's what made me wonder. The vacuum solenoids have been repla...
- Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:37 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Auto gearbox slow changing up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6597
Auto gearbox slow changing up
Hi I have an issue with the auto changing up from first and second when cold, or when left a while whilst out. The first to second goes with a thump, but once warm it seems fine. The fluid level seems fine as far as I can see, but , as usual , it's a nightmare trying to read it. The colour is good, ...
- Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:43 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Testing Image Upload
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7750
Re: Testing Image Upload
Hi
O.K.
Cheers
Helen
O.K.
Cheers
Helen
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 4:34 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Engine block heater
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10436
Re: Engine block heater
Hi If it's starting that you're worried about, you can use a diesel depresator in the fuel . They aid the flow of diesel by preventing waxing, and enable starting down to a pretty low temperature. I use one and some years it gets to minus 25C for a short while. I tend to only go out when the roads a...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:36 am
- Forum: Off Message
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8111
Re: Merry Christmas
Hi
I thought Boris J. cancelled it?
Cheers,
Helen
I thought Boris J. cancelled it?
Cheers,
Helen
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:46 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Engine block heater
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10436
Re: Engine block heater
Hi There is a fact sheet in the members area...Look at the Engine Pre-heater fact sheet on how to fit the Kenlowe heater. If it's just a case of starting up in cold weather, there are a variety of additives for diesel engines . We get minus 25 C some years where I live and they works down to that te...
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:59 am
- Forum: International
- Topic: Bongos in Denmark?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16927
Re: Bongos in Denmark?
Hi Your best bet is to consult a local lawyer on the subject...Every country has it's own regulations , regardless of the old wives tales that you hear , and like most aspects of life in another country are subject to their own regulations....The EU does NOT rule everything in the whole of Europe......
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:03 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Fuel pump seal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5584
Re: Fuel pump seal
Hi I've done the seals before, but this appears to come from above the domed plate????...It's conceivable that it could be spraying upwards???...but in the new year, I'll probably get a new pump....and then there's the issue of finding someone to fit it!.....LOL....I know how, but I don't have the p...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:53 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Fuel pump seal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5584
Fuel pump seal
Hi I have / had a starting issue, changed another couple of vacuum lines, even though they appeared undamaged, and the starting was fine???...BUT, there's a leak on the fuel pump (diesel) side plate that the throttle arm fits onto...just above the side-plate (domed) which retains the piston assembly...
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:40 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: John Sheldrick (Francophile1947) RIP
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10368
Re: John Sheldrick (Francophile1947) RIP
Hi
Sad news...And an affable guy with good humour
Cheers
Helen
Sad news...And an affable guy with good humour
Cheers
Helen
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:44 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: vacuum or fuel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7652
Re: vacuum or fuel
Hi
Plonkatronix,
I am sure it will get sorted...The vacuum side of things seems a good place to start, and if no joy, I'll get a new pump...which I plan anyway...
Cheers
Helen
Plonkatronix,
I am sure it will get sorted...The vacuum side of things seems a good place to start, and if no joy, I'll get a new pump...which I plan anyway...
Cheers
Helen
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:26 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: vacuum or fuel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7652
Re: vacuum or fuel
Hi Ady After I wrote that, I thought you meant the fuel pump....The solenoids are a complete new (S/H) set I replaced (from Bongobits) last year...I haven't done more than a couple of thousand Km since then...I looked at the suppliers of diaphragms earlier this morning...I can only find one...do you...