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by Bob
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Odd electrical behaviour
Replies: 9
Views: 6203

Re: Odd electrical behaviour

Well done. =D>
by Bob
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Images from the Bongo Bash
Replies: 3
Views: 13376

Re: Images from the Bongo Bash

Thanks Geoff. =D>
by Bob
Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: New Owner - Unsure whats on the dashboard
Replies: 3
Views: 5071

Re: New Owner - Unsure whats on the dashboard

Can’t say I’ve seen those before, but welcome aboard.

No worries posting here. 8)
by Bob
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Off Message
Topic: Bongo demise
Replies: 2
Views: 4269

Re: Bongo demise

by Bob
Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Replacement Engine
Replies: 4
Views: 2024

Re: Replacement Engine

Good advice above, maybe look at a quote form somewhere like Bongo Spares, who will be able to supply and fit a second hand motor, the look at cost of transporting it?
by Bob
Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Head Gasket? Gutted
Replies: 10
Views: 2919

Re: Head Gasket? Gutted

So sorry to hear this, but good sense to look at rust.
by Bob
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Head Gasket? Gutted
Replies: 10
Views: 2919

Re: Head Gasket? Gutted

Let’s hope it’s not too bad. [-o<
by Bob
Fri Aug 25, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: After your thoughts
Replies: 5
Views: 2950

Re: After your thoughts

Honestly none of us can quote for this work.

In central London overheads will be very different to rural Derbyshire.
by Bob
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Devon & Cornwall/Kernow
Topic: NEW MEMBERS! Please say hello here!
Replies: 74
Views: 394547

Re: NEW MEMBERS! Please say hello here!

Yep, welcome aboard. 8)
by Bob
Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mileage too high for purchase?
Replies: 3
Views: 1819

Re: Mileage too high for purchase?

Thanks

Useful info. 🙂
by Bob
Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mileage too high for purchase?
Replies: 3
Views: 1819

Re: Mileage too high for purchase?

Hi, and welcome aboard. This is not advice, just a personal opinion. 40 Ltr petrol tank. If we are looking at the Bongo Friendee we look at here the tanks are 65 Ltrs. Passed MoT equivalent ,it won’t pass the next one with the broken light. 'Self contained to 2026' - What on earth does that mean? 3 ...
by Bob
Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: What is a decent large leisure battery to buy?
Replies: 4
Views: 3577

Re: What is a decent large leisure battery to buy?

Leisure batteries are indeed very different to starter batteries. That said, even leisure batteries should not be fully discharged. I've always had good service from Tayna: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_uGmBhBREiwAeOfsdy4hz-G_PXbKHa8nLimdvmF81Tno1vtV6DwLHBNgD5RHouzI-4U4bRoCcR...
by Bob
Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Should I scrap my Bongo?
Replies: 2
Views: 1347

Re: Should I scrap my Bongo?

Rotten luck. :( It’s rare for the head gasket to just 'fail', it normally fails due to overheating, as you suggest, and it is likely the head will be cracked, too. If the local chap just replaces the gasket my guess is you won’t get very far. Have you considered getting the Bongo recovered to a Bong...

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