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by DanO
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Heater, all or nothing!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2012

Re: Heater, all or nothing!!

is this just on the mode setting when straight at you??

Mine is exactly like that, only get heat on the straight out mode setting when i ramp it up to the top setting, but when combined say with the foot setting, front screen etc. I get whatever temp I've set it at. I asked on here about it an didn ...
by DanO
Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Need New Engine Supplied and Fitted in 2.0 Petrol S Reg/1998
Replies: 8
Views: 2786

Re: Need New Engine Supplied and Fitted in 2.0 Petrol S Reg/

http://www.apiengines.com/

Speak to Simon, couldn't be more helpful. Not cheap but very good job I'd avoid the e-bay people.......no reputation, no come back.....
by DanO
Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Head gasket price, recommendation for garage in South East
Replies: 3
Views: 1648

Re: Head gasket price, recommendation for garage in South Ea

That's a far price from Dave just for the head, he seems a very honest decent guy.

I took mine to him when it went but it's not there core business so put me in touch with API who are specialists and got the whole engine replaced....... I took the view that that was a better option in the long run ...
by DanO
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New batteries said the AA man
Replies: 17
Views: 6659

Re: New batteries said the AA man

I also had that little removable tray, obviously didn't fit the bigger battery so I took it out. Just make sure you securely fit the battery so it doesn't move around.

Just checked that battery against the one I bought, mine is slightly longer but other than that it's the same size. I really wouldn ...
by DanO
Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New batteries said the AA man
Replies: 17
Views: 6659

Re: New batteries said the AA man

See the referenced post. It's easy once you get the right battery terminal orientation ;-)

If you can get to a euro parts depo, the price is even cheaper......15-20 off internet price.....that's your "free delivery". Just check stock before you go.
by DanO
Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?
Replies: 6
Views: 3485

Re: New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?

New battery was purchased, same as in the referenced post. Easy install. Was worried the battery clamps would touch the bonnet but not a prob. The leads that were on the second battery are all taped up. It's not worth even trying to remove as the wiring goes everywhere. Actually, I can't say I've ...
by DanO
Sat Sep 03, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?
Replies: 6
Views: 3485

Re: New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?

I thought batteries just came one way round, just found this post from a few days ago, showing a different battery from the same supplier.......shame it didn't come up on my search earlier :lol: guess I'll be taking this one back.

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=51290 ...
by DanO
Sat Sep 03, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?
Replies: 6
Views: 3485

Re: New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?

old batteries out, redundant cables insulated, new battery purchased (euro parts - via their battery selector and it had the Bongo!) and ready to go in but................the +tive & -tive are the other way round to the Jap batteries and there isn't enough slack in the positive cabling to reach ...
by DanO
Sat Sep 03, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?
Replies: 6
Views: 3485

New Battery Advice - Winter pack removal?

Hi

Bongo battery is "dead", starts non problems when the battery is jumped from another battery. My Bongo has the 2 batteries winter pack - they are Jap batteries, I'm assuming they are in parallel so they are both "dead". I know they are both present so that in the cold winters the Bongo will ...
by DanO
Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Campsites
Topic: Wanted - suggestions for a beach site in South Wales
Replies: 8
Views: 4463

Re: Wanted - suggestions for a beach site in South Wales

+1 for Hillend. Excellent site!!!! right on beach.

There is also 3 Cliffs Bay (possibly one of the most beautiful beaches in world)but usually fully booked at this time of year - still visit the beach though as it is ace for big kids!!!!!
by DanO
Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo Ariel
Replies: 16
Views: 4878

Re: Bongo Ariel

Ta!
by DanO
Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo Ariel
Replies: 16
Views: 4878

Re: Bongo Ariel

Excellent, will give this a go at some point as I discovered my ariel had been broken by the garage but I'd not really noticed before driving off and changing from CD to fm and wondering why it didn't work......... :evil: .......for the tools etc. it'll be cheaper than a new one at £32+ or something
by DanO
Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Home vist mechanic. Head Change
Replies: 4
Views: 2336

Re: Home vist mechanic. Head Change

Not used Simon myself but he has a very good reputation!
by DanO
Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: Going Abroad
Topic: Anyone driven abroad for f1- bike racing?
Replies: 14
Views: 3885

Re: Anyone driven abroad for f1- bike racing?

not driving but going to Valencia next year.
by DanO
Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Head gasket confusion
Replies: 10
Views: 2644

Re: Head gasket confusion

API - picking it up sometime this week.......it aint cheap!! £2K+ :cry: Finally have the Bongo back and a reliable van [-o< .....It's an investment, although I seem to have a habit of buying vehicles and having major costs, my VW T25 Westy needed a new engine, turbo.....etc etc when I bought it ...

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