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Not one I have noticed before, but well out of my geographical area!
What ever is said or advertised be very aware that rust is a MAJOR problem unless the vehicles can be proven to have been suitably protected with in days (ok maybe a week or two) of entry to the country, hence try ...
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- Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:16 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: The Mazda Bongo Centre Chester
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3
- Thu May 28, 2026 10:39 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Air con pipes and bits and pieces
- Replies: 2
- Views: 43
Re: Air con pipes and bits and pieces
The pipe diameters have changed over the years from around 2000 and after they changed to a smaller diameter pipe.
"There are three possibilities depending on age and what is still working!
All use R134a refrigerant and PAG46 oil.
A full system prior to around 2000;
950 Grams & 14ml of oil.
If the ...
"There are three possibilities depending on age and what is still working!
All use R134a refrigerant and PAG46 oil.
A full system prior to around 2000;
950 Grams & 14ml of oil.
If the ...
- Sun May 24, 2026 11:23 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Rear heater bypass help please.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 302
Re: Rear heater bypass help please.
There are pictures and diagrams here and Simon Jones is I think still on the board viewtopic.php?p=608618#p608618
- Sun May 24, 2026 9:30 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Oil Leak - Middle of the van
- Replies: 4
- Views: 108
Re: Oil Leak - Middle of the van
The pictures are showing the gearbox sump. Has any work been done recently on the van ? Difficult to say how bad it is from the pictures, as the sumps are always being sprayed with road muck and oil.
- Fri May 22, 2026 7:59 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Intermittent ABS light
- Replies: 3
- Views: 144
Re: Intermittent ABS light
Using the older style connector OBD1 (rather than OBD2), the codes are not stored once ignition is turned off. Not sure on the later styles after 2001.
You don't need the engine running but the power must be on so that the electrical system is powered up.
You don't need the engine running but the power must be on so that the electrical system is powered up.
- Mon May 18, 2026 9:30 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Rear heater bypass help please.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 302
Re: Rear heater bypass help please.
Yes a common problem! You have two sets of pipework to the rear system;
Engine coolant for heating which needs to be disconnected and then bypassed to maintain the coolant flow.
The refrigerant for the air con cooling these are a bit more difficult as opening the system up will cause loss of ...
Engine coolant for heating which needs to be disconnected and then bypassed to maintain the coolant flow.
The refrigerant for the air con cooling these are a bit more difficult as opening the system up will cause loss of ...
- Sat May 16, 2026 2:19 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Sudden cut-out on motorway
- Replies: 4
- Views: 603
Re: Sudden cut-out on motorway
Could be a blockage or water in the fuel filter water trap, try releasing the water trap to see if its blocked with water in the fuel? (White screw cap with leads on at the bottom of the fuel filter, it should light a warning lamp on dash but wires loose or blown bulb might stop the warning!).
Have ...
Have ...
- Wed May 13, 2026 7:50 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Advice on If repair is worth it
- Replies: 3
- Views: 488
Re: Advice on If repair is worth it
Very difficult to tell from the photo's !! It looks quite extensive not sure if its running into critical load supporting areas as well which you don't want to touch perhaps as a beginner.
- Sat May 09, 2026 10:24 am
- Forum: Breaking Bongos
- Topic: Discount Trucks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 485
Re: Discount Trucks
Always good to hear of!
- Mon May 04, 2026 5:35 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Is there an easy way to bleed the 2.5 diesel cooling system ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 326
Re: Is there an easy way to bleed the 2.5 diesel cooling system ?
There is a thread here for some more ideas https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?p=659231#p659231
One thing I have noticed is that not all diesel Bongo's seem to have the same problem, I do wonder about the quality of coolant water used and perhaps furring up of the internal pipes with ...
One thing I have noticed is that not all diesel Bongo's seem to have the same problem, I do wonder about the quality of coolant water used and perhaps furring up of the internal pipes with ...
- Fri May 01, 2026 9:43 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Recommended power setup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 717
Re: Recommended power setup
Do understand personally always use a toasting frame on the gas cooker for toast this style works well https://www.amazon.co.uk/Primus-P-72066 ... 000OPQ1AE/
- Fri May 01, 2026 10:04 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Recommended power setup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 717
Re: Recommended power setup
Hi welcome aboard!
In lots of cases you will find it better to source 12 volt devices rather than plan to use an inverter and mains ones, the reason being that there are losses at each stage of conversion of voltage level. Heating devices are the exemption but again you will find its a lot cheaper ...
In lots of cases you will find it better to source 12 volt devices rather than plan to use an inverter and mains ones, the reason being that there are losses at each stage of conversion of voltage level. Heating devices are the exemption but again you will find its a lot cheaper ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:21 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: AFT bed board hinge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 336
Re: AFT bed board hinge
They are used in several places and are rather hard to remove, think the normal process is to unbolt the arms themselves!
The ones I have removed in the past are on the ends of the floor channels to prevent the seats from rolling out but there I was able to use a club hammer to knock the entire pin ...
The ones I have removed in the past are on the ends of the floor channels to prevent the seats from rolling out but there I was able to use a club hammer to knock the entire pin ...
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 3:39 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Fog light switch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 274
Re: Fog light switch
It needs to have a visible "dot" but not required to light up with an internal lamp as I recall.
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 2:11 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Looking at getting a bongo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 435
Re: Looking at getting a bongo
Assuming you have joined the club itself, not just the bulletin board, then at the top of the page is a "Join Bongo" button, click this, then click "Members Area", scroll down to "Factsheets" and scan the list for the required item.




