rad was delivered in 2 days from ebay seller, perfect condition.
garage said it was a straight fit, no issues, so it matched the old one perfectly. they sucked up all the air from the coolant system using a vaccum.
been running a few days now, checking coolant, see how it goes.

the fuel smelling ...

thanks everyone, i spoke to the garage, they use some kind of vacuum way of doing it to ensure no air....

THANKYOU haydn - they have worked on Bongo's before, so they were a great find.
but to be SAFE i'll print!!!
the fact sheet seems to be GONE!

http://www.bongoforum.co.uk/enter/index ... &Itemid=79

???

thanks for the suggestions, i'll pass it on to the garage.
delivery is already scheduled for tomorrow as the rad is t&t'd so will let you know about quality / fitting soon

I've gone for the ebay one, it was an extra 10quid postage and will be at the garage in 2 days. i'll post back how i get on and if any issued.

thanks for the advice!!!!!

cheers

can you remember the user?
These seem to be ebay powersellers with good ratings.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-2 ... 4ac6a79943

Hi All,

as per title really, finally found a decent garage to take a look at the coolant leak and they say it needs a new Rad, the suppliers they use quotes 280quid,
i am assuming that as long as its for a diesel its ok? or does it need to be for an auto too??? mines 2.5TD 2WD 1996 AUTO....

ive ...

Hello fellow Bongo Owners,

we got a serious issue with Coolant leak with our Bongo and the local garage cannot find it leaking so assumes its going into the engine. I'd like a second opionion, anyone know of any good "bongo friendly" garage + 50 miles/60miles of inverness?
much appreciated for any ...

thanks for the info, they were a bit of a swine to get off but didnt break anything in the end, apart from a screwdriver getting bent.

inner roof came out nice and clean, heavey thing!
have put my own "single bed" version up made from bed boards, am considering getting a scrappy hydraulic arm to ...

hi there... hope someone can help from this topic...

trying to remove entirely the inner roof but cannot fathom the 2 big black hinges at the back of the roof that hold the inner roof to the roof top (where you disconnect the interior light electrics). there are no bolts to simply undo, do i have ...

any update on this issue???

bridge end garage in dumfries did all my bongo work. excellent place.

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the info - i did call them but no response and no call back after leaving a message - might retry next week. Its just for a basic coolants/oil/filter/sediment/fuel filter service, do the air myself ;) not car minded - and every job ive done on cars never works out! :)

i've ...

Hi dave - sent you a pm. i'm based near cawdor!

any places to try / any recommendations most welcome!
Thanks