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by MikeBongo
Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:50 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Bye bye Bongo
Replies: 11
Views: 6503

Re: Bye bye Bongo

Traded in to Mill Garage Duns. Sad to see it go but we are planning a lot of long trips over the next couple of years and thought it was asking a wee bit much of the old bus!
by MikeBongo
Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Bye bye Bongo
Replies: 11
Views: 6503

Bye bye Bongo

Morning folks. After 5 years of happy Bongoing and several circuits of europe we have moved onto a VW. Been so busy this last year or so building a house have not made it to any meets but will be lurking around next year .. if, of course T5 defectors are allowed!!! :) Mike & Anita PS. Our Bongo ...
by MikeBongo
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: November/December meet?
Replies: 83
Views: 38315

Re: November/December meet?

I'd be up for a winter trip if I can escape. Been very busy all year so not been looking on here much. Near Oban at the moment .. Dry this morning but very soggy underfoot. Mike
by MikeBongo
Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe - 22nd/23rd February
Replies: 42
Views: 19236

Re: Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe - 22nd/23rd February

All great fun. I have a couple of photos but not downloaded them yet. The road was a little exciting on the way home .. axle deep flooding near the Suie Hotel and the start of what I suspect would turn into a landslide on the steep bit between Crainlarich and Lochearnhead. Callander really badly flo...
by MikeBongo
Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe - 22nd/23rd February
Replies: 42
Views: 19236

Re: Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe - 22nd/23rd February

Think I'll attempt to get up Friday pm .. Weather permitting. What sort of time are folk intending to arrive and is there an area reserved or is it a case of turning up and spotting the Bongo ...
Mike
by MikeBongo
Mon Jan 27, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe - 22nd/23rd February
Replies: 42
Views: 19236

Re: Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe - 22nd/23rd February

Think I might be up for this one. Will speak to higher authority ......

Mike
by MikeBongo
Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Worth a major rebuild???
Replies: 5
Views: 2981

Worth a major rebuild???

Well, as many on here will know I had to replace the head on my Bongo and had a slight issue tracking down a new squeal that turned out to be a bolt that had worked loose on the turbo intake. Excellent work carried out by both Linton Service Station and Campers Scotland. Have just completed a flawle...
by MikeBongo
Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: awnings
Replies: 11
Views: 5331

Re: awnings

I have a Khyam motordome too ... it is excellent. :D

Mike
by MikeBongo
Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton
Replies: 17
Views: 6778

Re: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton

Well, everything has been double tested and checked. No signs of problems around the studs. All looks good. Garage took it for a long run and the noises were noted. Considered advice is that the intermittent whine must be coming from the turbo and not to be concerned about it until it gets much wors...
by MikeBongo
Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton
Replies: 17
Views: 6778

Re: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton

Bongo going fantastically well ... just been up at the Rothimurchus site near Aviemore for a few days .. which is tremendous. Superb weather too. However, latest little glitch in Bongoland is a screeching noise under power (not belts) and a whiff of exhaust gas ... so it looks like an exhaust manifo...
by MikeBongo
Tue May 07, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton
Replies: 17
Views: 6778

Re: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton

Yes. Its the same garage. It is run by Jimmys' son Chris now. The mechanic who worked on the Bongo is Roddy Hutchison who also has a really good reputation.


Mike
by MikeBongo
Thu May 02, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton
Replies: 17
Views: 6778

Re: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton

Matt .. the garage are of the opinion the fault was a leak in the waterpump. They checked all the hoses etc and flushed it twice and ran in around for a couple of days before they let me have it back. I'll call you with the full gory details! Not sure about the Gairloch trip ... need to be in Aberde...
by MikeBongo
Thu May 02, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton
Replies: 17
Views: 6778

Re: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton

:D Bongo is back from the doctors and is running beautifully. Hadyn alarm fitted, new head, timing belt, aircon belt, oil/filter change and a general health check completed. Yes, my pocket is lighter but I am assured she will run for years now .. here's hoping. So, yes, I would recommend Allens' Gar...
by MikeBongo
Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton
Replies: 17
Views: 6778

Re: Testing Bongo friendly garage - East Linton

Been speaking to a lot of people so I think rather than muck about I gettingto get a new head, fit a Hadyn temperature alarm to complement the coolant one I already have and hopefully that will be me sorted. I concluded that by the time I've paid the garage to strip down the head, sent it off for te...
by MikeBongo
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Scottish Bongo Bash 2013
Replies: 47
Views: 15352

Re: Scottish Bongo Bash 2013

Hopefully my Bongo will be repaired in time for this ... brilliant site, been there several times in the past!
Mike

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