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by widdowson2008
Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: HELP: Something is wrong with my baby (head gasket or wot?)
Replies: 39
Views: 9982

Re: HELP: Something is wrong with my baby (head gasket or wo

Before you use K-seal, take a look at this post. (the one Ady was referring to).
Note: as mentioned, this thermostat was a 2 week old Mazda stat!!!!!

http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... al#p547183
by widdowson2008
Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Does anyone know how the fans on an auto diesel work?
Replies: 13
Views: 4441

Re: Does anyone know how the fans on an auto diesel work?

15 links to 3Z on the ECU which is "Cleaning fan control signal" to "Cleaning fan relay No.3" and should go low when the coolant temp is over 108C 16 links to 3S on the ECU which is "Cleaning fan control" but it does not say what temperature this triggers at. .. From t...
by widdowson2008
Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Houston we have a problem.
Replies: 38
Views: 9333

Re: Houston we have a problem.

Core plugs, especially at the REAR of the engine a renowned for this sort of problem/loss. I had this problem (duff core plug) but wasn't aware of any coolant loss - it was just weeping and evaporated so no leak apparent. Ady spotted it. Got a new one and Ady fitted it for me. The plug was on the d...
by widdowson2008
Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling system
Replies: 47
Views: 15434

Re: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling sy

Hi Alvin Checked all through your post – one point has been raised several times but there aint a response anywhere. Have you checked/changed the expansion tank cap? If this is faulty, then you can replace as many heads, head gaskets, switches as you want BUT you will still have the same result – ov...
by widdowson2008
Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling system
Replies: 47
Views: 15434

Re: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling sy

............ The latest theory is that the fans are not coming on due to a problem with the Lower Temperature Sender Unit or the fan relay switch. Is anyone able to give a brief description of whats involved in replacing the Lower Temperature Sender Unit and if necessary the fan relay switch. How l...
by widdowson2008
Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling system
Replies: 47
Views: 15434

Re: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling sy

widdowson2008 wrote:Trust me - it is purely to cap off the radiator and has absolutely no other function.
I'm not arguing, just puzzled why some folk seem to think it must be a 0.9 one?[/quote]

No idea - absolutely NONE. :roll:
by widdowson2008
Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling system
Replies: 47
Views: 15434

Re: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling sy

But it doesn't matter what the one on the rad is rated at if there's no vent in the neck of the filler, there's nowhere for the coolant to escape to even if it's past the spring :wink: So why is it a pressure cap at all and if it has to be a pressure cap one with a lower rating than the header tank...
by widdowson2008
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling system
Replies: 47
Views: 15434

Re: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling sy

NB is correct, it’s a shame after all the work members put in to understanding the cooling system you seem to disregard it. [/quote] In that case why is there? 1 A pressure cap there at all, when all that is needed is a blank cap to seal off the radiator, other cars manage to cope quite well with o...
by widdowson2008
Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo help Gloucestershire, dumping coolant
Replies: 8
Views: 3422

Re: Bongo help Gloucestershire, dumping coolant

I know it sounds obvious, but have you checked the expansion tank cap? Should be rated at 1.1 bar. If it has failed, then it WILL dump coolant from the tank. Cheap fix too.
by widdowson2008
Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Compression test low, unable to bleed and overheat.
Replies: 31
Views: 6215

Re: Compression test low, unable to bleed and overheat.

You could also try...... Steel Seal Revolution in a bottle! This stuff will get you out of trouble if you develop a cracked cylinder head. Agree with scanner. Steel Seal aint what it's cracked up to be . Take a look at this thread to see what Steel Seal does to your system. http://www.igmaynard.co....
by widdowson2008
Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Year 2000 Bongo heater
Replies: 23
Views: 4694

Re: Year 2000 Bongo heater

Where is the thermostat? I mean I know it says above it's under the dash near the steering, but what does it look like? look under dash by steering round disk with links from a servo look for one disconected This referred to the heater controls not the thermostat. The thermostat was mentioned as co...
by widdowson2008
Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:18 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Noise and lack of power
Replies: 13
Views: 4681

Re: Noise and lack of power

Sorry Ady :oops: - Just a first attempt to get to understand the turbo circuit. I agree that it aint all that clear, but yes, the simplified pic is supposed to show it going through the engine then out the exhaust via the turbo. I did a bit of trawling the net to find out what the basic components d...
by widdowson2008
Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Noise and lack of power
Replies: 13
Views: 4681

Re: Noise and lack of power

Subject: Noise and lack of power ............... just elementary my dear wotsit. :oops: :lol: :lol: May be elementary to you Ade but it's magic (black????) to some of us. Good call on your part mate. Been buggering about again with animation stuff in an attempt to try and follow the air circuit. Wo...
by widdowson2008
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Noise and lack of power
Replies: 13
Views: 4681

Re: Noise and lack of power

Northern Bongolow wrote:............... just elementary my dear wotsit. :oops: :lol: :lol:
May be elementary to you Ade but it's magic (black????) to some of us. Good call on your part mate.
by widdowson2008
Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Noise and lack of power
Replies: 13
Views: 4681

Re: Noise and lack of power

glad it was a cheap fix mate. =D> =D> =D> . was it 13-332p that had come adrift, the short link rubber pipe to the intercooler. any way sorted thats the main thing. 8) 8) . chocolate brownies in the post i hope. :wink: :) That's the one Ade, 13-332, bottom Jubilee, passenger side. What a massive di...

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