Search found 12471 matches

by mikeonb4c
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: Rest of the West
Topic: Clean Air Zone in Bath
Replies: 5
Views: 3926

Re: Clean Air Zone in Bath

That's my approach to these taxes. I Don't go there. :evil: Indeed Ben.Even before Covid I only did about 5k miles a year and very little in cities. You'd think a 'rationing' tax might make for an interesting variation that would still reduce the pollution problem but without turning newcomers and ...
by mikeonb4c
Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Rest of the West
Topic: Clean Air Zone in Bath
Replies: 5
Views: 3926

Re: Clean Air Zone in Bath

Dont have v5 handy but mine is unconverted and gov site says its a Car. No charge in Bath but £8 a day in Birmingham, so I wont be going there then :lol:
by mikeonb4c
Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: A transmission fault code that's not on the list...
Replies: 9
Views: 2801

Re: A transmission fault code that's not on the list...

Out of interest, is the Bongo driving normally, gears changing ok. What does the HOLD light do if you press it while driving (and do engine revs change etc).
by mikeonb4c
Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:56 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bit of steam, top of radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 6309

Re: Bit of steam, top of radiator

My radiator went like that when the Bongo was about about 18 yrs old. They are known to give out with age, where the plastic meets the metal. A new radiator should sort it all and of course make sure the garage bleeds using proper Bongo method.
by mikeonb4c
Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: CENTRAL LOCKING FAULT
Replies: 16
Views: 7821

Re: CENTRAL LOCKING FAULT

When mine played up, I bought a new drivers side loom, and had it fitted, at great expense. The problem persisted. It turned out to be a faulty relay unit up behind the the glovebox. Got one 2nd hand from Bongospares, 5 mins to fit, and the problem vanished. #-o :lol: P.S. No regrets though, its *ni...
by mikeonb4c
Wed Mar 17, 2021 10:54 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Trolley jacks for the bongo
Replies: 13
Views: 3802

Re: Trolley jacks for the bongo

I’d go for the heavy duty three ton trolley jack. For the low profile ground hugging cars I have been stupid enough to buy, I used to drive the wheel onto a block of wood. That gave me sufficient clearance to get a proper trolley jack under it and then get serious with axle stands. I also put wheel...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: The Rust Directory
Replies: 102
Views: 84514

Re: The Rust Directory

No rear heater or troublesome extra pipe work just extra storage once I’ve lined it out Not a bad plan. Interesting thought occurs that the space vacated by the rear heater unit might even house a diesel heater, maybe even retaining the ducting and outlet controls? Or would they not be up to the he...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Off Message
Topic: Hedgehogs
Replies: 7
Views: 3141

Re: Hedgehogs

Done :-)
by mikeonb4c
Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Bristol Bob - fame at last
Replies: 5
Views: 2356

Re: Bristol Bob - fame at last

Bob wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:06 pm That'd learn 'em good. :lol:
I can see the headline now:

Bongo Ben Beats Bristol Bob in Booze and Boarding Bout
by mikeonb4c
Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Bristol Bob - fame at last
Replies: 5
Views: 2356

Re: Bristol Bob - fame at last

Interesting stuff, Bill. Can't remember when Bristol Bob first surfaced, but it was a good while ago. I know what I'd do to scum like that. :mrgreen: I did try and search last night and think i started to see references around 2012. I'm beginning to feeling its the ones who should be protecting us ...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Mar 14, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Bristol Bob - fame at last
Replies: 5
Views: 2356

Bristol Bob - fame at last

The other night my partner brought this to my attention. https://thebristolcable.org/2021/03/mazda-bongo-the-bristolians-ripped-off-by-second-hand-camper-van-seller/ Her ex husband had sent it to her. He has nothing whatsoever to do with Bongos but spotted it on his news streams. I'm trying to think...
by mikeonb4c
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: The Rust Directory
Replies: 102
Views: 84514

Re: The Rust Directory

Good looking job and all done when you couldn't have been out using it due to Covid19 but now looks like it'll be ready for when lockdown eases and the summer starts. Result! Can't remember what model it is and what you've done but make sure any metal pipes like the ones to rear heater and autobox<-...
by mikeonb4c
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Hello & Thanks
Replies: 7
Views: 1951

Re: Hello & Thanks

That looks like a good product, Mike. Not seen it before, thanks. 8) I love it Bob and mainly because its so easy and quick to put on and polish off, and it doesn't cause white residue issues like the Mer type products. Which means I'm likely to get around to doing the job. Plus it really seems to ...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Hello & Thanks
Replies: 7
Views: 1951

Re: Hello & Thanks

Welcome and glad you're having fun fettling the new Bongo. I always recommend taking special care of the white paintwork on white Bongos as i think it can get chalky and porous quiet easily (years of Japanese sun and I don't think it has a protective lacquer like the metallic paint has). Waxying can...
by mikeonb4c
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Few more words on edible oil as a fuel
Replies: 3
Views: 4770

Re: Few more words on edible oil as a fuel

Is it technically possible and sensible to use edible oil as a fuel for cars? The shortest answer is yes, but under the right conditions. To begin with, we need to distinguish between two ways of doing things. The first is to produce the methyl ester of this oil. In a nutshell, it consists of preci...

Go to advanced search