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by g8dhe
Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:16 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: The Mazda Bongo Centre Chester
Replies: 1
Views: 3

Re: The Mazda Bongo Centre Chester

Welcome aboard!
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 ...
by g8dhe
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 ...
by g8dhe
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
by g8dhe
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.
by g8dhe
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.
by g8dhe
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 ...
by g8dhe
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 ...
by g8dhe
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.
by g8dhe
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!
by g8dhe
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 ...
by g8dhe
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/
by g8dhe
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 ...
by g8dhe
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 ...
by g8dhe
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.
by g8dhe
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.

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