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by rustyp
Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: Admin & Club Matters
Topic: Bongo Bleeding Solution?
Replies: 33
Views: 25776

Bongo Bleeding Solution?

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by rustyp
Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Air-con relay I think?
Replies: 2
Views: 2288

Air-con relay I think?

Hello there, where is the air-con relay located? On my old bongo I used to get a click and the air-con would start but on my new one I don't and the air-con clutch doesn't engage. I have turned the pump with a 10mm socket and it isn't seized. The led light on the facia for the air-con comes on so I ...
by rustyp
Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:28 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Decent shell wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 2457

Re: Decent shell wanted

Friends of mine run the Bongo Doctor in Plymouth (formerly Bongobits) and I value their opinion and I have looked underneath and it is very crusty. If nothing suitable comes along I may have to bite the bullet but will be approx £500 of welding, and then 2 tyres, wipers etc...
by rustyp
Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:24 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wanted spares or repairs Bongo with MOT
Replies: 1
Views: 1491

Wanted spares or repairs Bongo with MOT

Hi there, are there any bongos going for spares/repairs due to engine problems with an MOT? Mine has a rust problem and no MOT but a decent engine. Thanks, Russ
by rustyp
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Decent shell wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 2457

Decent shell wanted

Bongo has failed it's MOT good and proper with rust, rust and more rust.

Are the any good shells out there or Bongos with blown head gaskets?

Thanks, Russ
by rustyp
Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Front brakes dragging
Replies: 11
Views: 4097

Re: Front brakes dragging

The strange thing is that is has happened so suddenly and on both front callipers. I worked the pistons in and out on one caliper after cleaning the pistons with brake cleaner and then greased them as I have done numerous times before. The brakes are working great but not releasing. Fluid was change...
by rustyp
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:03 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Front brakes dragging
Replies: 11
Views: 4097

Front brakes dragging

Dear all, I like to think myself as being reasonably savvy but I'm a bit stumped so any suggestions.... Basically my front brakes are dragging to the point they are getting hot and smelly so I can't use it. It did appear to be just one caliper at first so I squeezed the pistons almost all the way ou...
by rustyp
Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo Stereo wiring help
Replies: 2
Views: 1895

Re: Bongo Stereo wiring help

I saw that but didn't understand it!
by rustyp
Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo Stereo wiring help
Replies: 2
Views: 1895

Bongo Stereo wiring help

Hello there, a few years back I ripped out the old stereo, fitted an ISO adapter harness and fitted another stereo from my old car. This stereo has given up the ghost so I got hold of another stereo from a friend, plugged it in and it didn't work. Got given another couple of old stereos (known to be...
by rustyp
Sat Jul 18, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....
Replies: 35
Views: 14467

Re: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....

Did you get the Toyota? What was the outcome?
by rustyp
Sat Jul 18, 2015 2:21 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....
Replies: 35
Views: 14467

Re: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....

My wife has an electric tricycle which I have modified to 48v 750w and the torque and acceleration is fantastic, the motor is inside the front wheel so it wheelspins from a standstill if not careful
by rustyp
Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....
Replies: 35
Views: 14467

Re: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....

In Australia and New Zealand there is a bit of a cult fitting Skyline engines and the like into the older model (pre 95) Bongos with great hilarity. 6 cylinder 2.5 turbo with an was 400bhp with basic mods.
I quite fancy an LS1 Chevy V8, light, compact and powerful
by rustyp
Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:16 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....
Replies: 35
Views: 14467

Re: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....

LPG has an incredibly high octane so is very good with boost.
A supercharger would be best for bottom end, tree stump pulling torque, such as an Eaton but a mini Cooper one would be too small, something off a Merc/Jag?
by rustyp
Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:17 am
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....
Replies: 35
Views: 14467

Re: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....

Hi Mike, I was only going on what I had read which suggested that the Probe/MX6 V6 was the same base engine. I can't find much reference to the 3-litre quad cam lump.
by rustyp
Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:13 am
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....
Replies: 35
Views: 14467

Re: Frankenstein engine thoughts.....

Turbos...... Been looking at Kia Sedona 2.9 IHI RHB5 turbos, little bit bigger and higher rated engine, turbo is ball bearing. Mounting flange on manifold would need opening up and compressor housing moved around (clocked) but they are very cheap £35 Isuzu Trooper et al 3.0 straight fit but compress...

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