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by Northern Bongolow
Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: suspect cracked cylinder head *&%$£"**
Replies: 6
Views: 1180

Re: suspect cracked cylinder head *&%$£"**

wata bumer,may not be the bad outcome you think though,any other symptoms,have you pressure tested the system?? it may not show a cracked head,but it may show where a possible water loss is.i would check everything else before ripping the head off. bleeding up a leaking system is like *iss*ng in the...
by Northern Bongolow
Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:39 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2.5 TD 4WD first time overheating
Replies: 78
Views: 10227

Re: 2.5 TD 4WD first time overheating

if you read the first post it is said the coolant alarm did not go off,just high temps were noted!! no coolant lost,this does not point to a coolant issue to me.the head gasket could be failing at this point through a variety of reasons,and in different ways.it could be leaking engine gasses into th...
by Northern Bongolow
Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Black smoke after Service??
Replies: 3
Views: 877

Re: Black smoke after Service??

did you oil the k and n first,or did it come pre oiled,black smoke would suggest to much fuel to air mix.let the new filter settle in and dry a little,it should get better.
by Northern Bongolow
Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:53 am
Forum: Bongo Bash 2010
Topic: Is it just me ?
Replies: 50
Views: 21548

Re: Is it just me ?

allan i have a decent second hand one you can use if you want,dont want you to miss out matey.whos doing it,where is the bongo now?

give me a shout if you need.
by Northern Bongolow
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:41 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Still got a coolant problem :(
Replies: 9
Views: 3626

Re: Still got a coolant problem :(

if your struggling i will send you by post the pressure test kit shown in the link kirsty put up.
give me a pm,or we can have a chat on the phone.
or can you get it to the bash.doesnt sound like its advisable to drive it far though.
by Northern Bongolow
Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Bongo Bash 2010
Topic: Is it just me ?
Replies: 50
Views: 21548

Re: Is it just me ?

Bob wrote:Is it soon?

I'll have to look out me old pith helmet :D
is that what mike wears when hes using his tube :lol:
by Northern Bongolow
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: Bongo Bash 2010
Topic: Is it just me ?
Replies: 50
Views: 21548

Re: Is it just me ?

should be a good un =D>
im packing now!!!
by Northern Bongolow
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Bongo Bash 2010
Topic: Parts/Camping Gear Auction?
Replies: 33
Views: 17942

Re: Parts/Camping Gear Auction?

harry can you explain what a commision bid is please for the hard of thinking(ME) :oops:
cheers,got some good stuff coming including a rear ladder.
by Northern Bongolow
Thu Jun 10, 2010 3:29 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3938

Re: Thermostat problem???

glad its sorted, =D> there is ehough ground clearence for most,you must have a big chest eh :lol: and a stiff neck.
by Northern Bongolow
Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:40 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fog light switch
Replies: 8
Views: 1060

Re: Fog light switch

as far as im aware any rear fog light switch must either have a light in it to say its on or a light on the dash to show its on,just something else to think about.but i stand to be corrected.
by Northern Bongolow
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Exhaust Cold Start Unit
Replies: 9
Views: 922

Re: Exhaust Cold Start Unit

oh dear. are the turbo bits from the old one or the new one. the winter pack diverter valve can just be removed,as its a bit over the top for uk,and they tend to seize through lack of use,if you remove it you will need a new section of exhaust(longer) and blank off the air supply pipe with a bolt an...
by Northern Bongolow
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: all change rad,thermostat and sensors
Replies: 1
Views: 987

Re: all change rad,thermostat and sensors

cheers kev,just for the record the fan switch was actually broken at the plastic/metal joint when i checked it later #-o :D
by Northern Bongolow
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: BASH 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1990

Re: BASH 2010

millions of us =D> =D> :D
by Northern Bongolow
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Random temp readings
Replies: 10
Views: 987

Re: Random temp readings

hi , not familiar with the 2 litre petrol but the temp sender will be similar on all models me thinks. i would be very cautious of driving it to the garage until your happy that its just a temp sender fault or wiring fault. i would look for the temp sender,usually somewhere high up on the cylinder h...
by Northern Bongolow
Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Thermostat problem???
Replies: 15
Views: 3938

Re: Thermostat problem???

keep bashin on steve #-o :lol:

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