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by HarryBongo
Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Speedo epiphenomenon?
Replies: 3
Views: 1459

Re: Speedo epiphenomenon?

And I suspect that the newly flashing 'hold' light is a related phenomenon?


:?:
by HarryBongo
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Speedo epiphenomenon?
Replies: 3
Views: 1459

Speedo epiphenomenon?

Travelling at aroung 40 my speedo claims the Bongo is doing 85. The amusement at managing over a ton in a 50 limit has gone.


How can i fix this, please?
by HarryBongo
Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: filling tyres with nitrogen
Replies: 17
Views: 5683

Re: filling tyres with nitrogen

even asda charge for air now :(
by HarryBongo
Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: filling tyres with nitrogen
Replies: 17
Views: 5683

Re: filling tyres with nitrogen

Costco (where my ahes are to be scattered) do this as standard.

N2 is inert.....and the main benefits are maintained pressure over time periods, removal of water vapour from the tyre................and less effect on alloy wheels. ................i think that O2 diffuses through the latex compound ...
by HarryBongo
Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Metal Valve Caps - A cautionary tale
Replies: 22
Views: 4013

Re: Metal Valve Caps - A cautionary tale

#-o ...i work for a kids charity...which involves visiting the 'seedier places' .
One wee guy said "You'll get your dustys tanned if you're not careful. We only try once...so just do a quarter turn on with grips.....kids will never take them."

They haven't :cry: :cry:


...neither have I :(
by HarryBongo
Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Twenty litre jerry can
Replies: 23
Views: 6373

Re: Twenty litre jerry can

Thank you rita....never even thought of them. Odd, since I worked for them a while back :oops:

They said, as Mr Scanner confirmed, that 20L in a metal can (any colour) is fine. But that was not a written statement. Though I believe in Scotland verbal statements may be contractual ...
by HarryBongo
Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Twenty litre jerry can
Replies: 23
Views: 6373

Re: Twenty litre jerry can

Of course the more you try to find out about this,the more murky it becomes.

According to our HSE advisor there is no particular regulation regaring storing diesel at home. Due , I presume to it's higher flashpoint vis-a-vis petrol. However, the work DGSA says that transportation IS covered by ...
by HarryBongo
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Twenty litre jerry can
Replies: 23
Views: 6373

Re: Twenty litre jerry can

Thank you Mr Scanner.

New Year's Eve purchase sorted. :)
by HarryBongo
Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Twenty litre jerry can
Replies: 23
Views: 6373

Twenty litre jerry can

...quick question.

Are these ok in most garages? I have a couple of diesels so it would be handy, but I ain't buying one if it causes hassle at the forecourt.

:roll:
by HarryBongo
Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Windscreen wiper iced.
Replies: 4
Views: 1445

Re: Windscreen wiper iced.

er.......how much can you get on a roof? .........and when travelling downhill.... :? :cry:
by HarryBongo
Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Windscreen wiper iced.
Replies: 4
Views: 1445

Re: Windscreen wiper iced.

Thank you very much..will do it when it gets light. :o :D
by HarryBongo
Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Windscreen wiper iced.
Replies: 4
Views: 1445

Windscreen wiper iced.

A large quantity of ice fell off the roof onto the drivers wiper blade and bent it down. Now it won't assume either its proper start or finish position.

Any tips gratefully received.

:roll:
by HarryBongo
Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Failed MOT
Replies: 20
Views: 5037

Re: Failed MOT

re yellowy lights.

mine cleaned up a bit using Autosol scratch remover, not pristine..but a lot better.
by HarryBongo
Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Corner Marker
Replies: 17
Views: 4880

Re: Corner Marker

oddly, mine started working yesterday.

it now goes up AND down.

perhaps the half can of wd40, the grease and psychic encouragement for the past 3 months worked..... :o
by HarryBongo
Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rattly advice please
Replies: 5
Views: 1389

Re: Rattly advice please

Thank you. Thats wot I thought, nice to have confirmation...... :P :P :P

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