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- Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:28 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Thinking of first car
- Replies: 3
- Views: 691
Re: Thinking of first car
Welcome aboard. 8) All depends… Your age, location, normal mileage - is this for a long commute, or just family holidays? By today’s standards they are thirsty. Bear in mind they are all getting on a bit, good ones are out there, but there’s a lot of rust to be found if you’re not careful. Don’t wan...
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: LOST ONLY KEY:(
- Replies: 17
- Views: 175248
Re: LOST ONLY KEY:(
Nice one.
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:28 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Burning rubber
- Replies: 5
- Views: 38855
Re: Burning rubber
Sound job, thanks for update.
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:52 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Starter battery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 94343
Re: Starter battery
I’ve had good service from the company Geoff recommends.
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:15 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Bongo sale advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 95687
Re: Bongo sale advice
Maybe the 'For Sale' section on here, or see what Bongo Spares can offer.
Good luck.
Good luck.
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 167299
Re: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
Couple of recommendations here: https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?p=724535&hilit=Mechanic+plymouth#p724535 Fitting a battery is pretty simple, and Tayna have proved to be a good supplier: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnfmsBhDfARIsAM7MKi37qe...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Overheating but okay on pressure and sniff test?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 247251
Re: Overheating but okay on pressure and sniff test?
Rotten luck.
Impossible to know what’s best.
Impossible to know what’s best.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 167299
Re: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
Afterthought: if the battery is completely flat you’re booster pack won’t work. This isn’t a fault, just if they don’t sense about 2v they don’t apply power to prevent reverse connection. Best if you can put a charger on the Bongo battery first, but see my comment about the battery possibly having f...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 167299
Re: Should I ATTEMPT to start my Bongo?
Hi Sarah Completely agree with Geoff. If you try and sell Bongy as a non-starter, with no MoT you’re looking at scrap value, which may be zero if someone has to collect it. The petrol may well have 'gone off', so I would drain the tank and add some fresh, and the battery may well have deteriorated s...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:37 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Thermostat Housing flange 2.0 Torque setting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31720
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:18 pm
- Forum: Off Message
- Topic: Happy Christmas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 20026
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas to Bongonaughts everywhere.
Season's greetings, and best wishes to all.
Bob and Sue
Season's greetings, and best wishes to all.
Bob and Sue
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:42 pm
- Forum: Admin & Club Matters
- Topic: Edition 81 of the Quarterly Newsletter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 34606
Re: Edition 81 of the Quarterly Newsletter
Second that.
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:58 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Front fog lights retrofit
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16937
Re: Front fog lights retrofit
Welcome aboard.
Geoff's advice (top electrical chap) is spot on.
Geoff's advice (top electrical chap) is spot on.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:16 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Problems going into Drive
- Replies: 3
- Views: 23188
Re: Problems going into Drive
The auto box is pretty standard, so a decent mechanic should be fine with it.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:59 pm
- Forum: Off Message
- Topic: Oldest Nick
- Replies: 1
- Views: 30466
Oldest Nick
Sadly it seems Shepton Mallet Jail is to close as a visitor attraction early January.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-67554695
Well worth a visit if you can.
I promise I've only done the tour, not been a 'guest'.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-67554695
Well worth a visit if you can.
I promise I've only done the tour, not been a 'guest'.