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- Mon May 02, 2016 11:24 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: selling sites for mazda bongo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6254
Re: selling sites for mazda bongo
The low cost/no cost option is on Bongo Fury: http://igmaynard.co.uk/for-sale/ but there's also eBay, GumTree and Autotrader but they can seem to attract some of the time wasting/tyre-kicking type of person.
- Mon May 02, 2016 3:24 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Won't start
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7380
Re: Won't start
It could the the diesel stop valve on the injector pump although they more commonly seem to fail in the open position so the engine won't switch off. Plenty of fuel in the tank, not got a dodgy fuel gauge earth?
- Mon May 02, 2016 3:21 pm
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Quick release steering wheel?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2600
Re: Quick release steering wheel?
I think Helen is your best bet on this on as I seem to recall she has done this. Not sure where you might stand regards MOT and insurance as the general rule seems to be that if a safety feature like an airbag is fitted at manufacture, then it should remain in place.
- Mon May 02, 2016 3:18 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Safe max EHTemperature?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3222
Re: Safe max EHTemperature?
Welcome to the forum :). The location of the sensor will have a big effect on what readings you get as will how much stuff you're carrying around and the general condition of the cooling system. No two Bongos seem to read exactly the same so what you're really interested in is what is normal for you...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:22 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: My Shocking Bongo
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3695
Re: My Shocking Bongo
You need rubber pants :). I've never had any static problems in nearly 10 years of Bongo ownership. In the olden days, you'd often seen cars with conductive rubber strips fitted to metal rear bumpers to prevent build up of static but either the composition of tyres has improved or people have stoppe...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:16 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Parts No Longer Available
- Replies: 69
- Views: 113814
Re: Parts No Longer Available
I've previously got some O rings for the rear evaporator from a really good A/C chap who I think was in Nottingham. If you do source alternatives, make sure they are correctly rated for the refrigerant rather than the type you can buy from DIY shops which just aren't up to the job.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:04 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Maintenance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9234
Re: Maintenance
The comment in the article about looking for oil in the header tank as being a sign of head gasket failure might be true for many vehicles but I've never heard of any Bongos exhibiting that symptom.
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:58 am
- Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
- Topic: Drive Away Awning
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4767
Re: Drive Away Awning
A couple of shorter strips may be easier to sneck into place as well as store inside the van. I had to cut mine into 3 sections to fit round the pullout awning brackets fitted to the gutter and that worked fine with a Kyham Motordome awning.
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:55 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: headlights fade when switched on.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2142
Re: headlights fade when switched on.
There is system fitted in Japan that dims the dipped beams when in slow traffic. I think it's something to do with all the smog they get over there. Typically there would be an extra switch somewhere to control it. Perhaps this has just been knocked or pressed when they tried to find the switch for ...
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:15 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Sliding door contact pins seal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5659
Re: Sliding door contact pins seal
I think the switch that determines if it's closed is in the latch mechanism at the rear of the door which is tricky to get to. You could try cleaning the metal contacts as it can't hurt.
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Another Coolant Alarm Issue
- Replies: 51
- Views: 16347
Re: Another Coolant Alarm Issue
If you go for that one, don't forget to press the test button everytime you turn the ignition on....
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:04 pm
- Forum: Pimp My Bongo
- Topic: Spray paint
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2735
Re: Spray paint
Club shop has a good selection: http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/merchandise4.htm#paint
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:33 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 2.0L misfire
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8529
Re: 2.0L misfire
I believe it's a carbon canister which is part of the fuel vapour control system. Unless there is a leak in one of the hoses then it probably won't cause you any issues.
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:29 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: 2.0L misfire
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8529
Re: 2.0L misfire
Could be a problem with injectors, ignition timing, crank position sensor, MAF sensor or in-tank fuel pump. Does it do it at any particular engine speed? How clean is the air filter? Anything happen round about the time that the problem first occurred?
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:22 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: headlight issue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2913
Re: headlight issue
I helps to know what year your Bongo is. For example, if it's 2001/ 2002 onwards it could be HID headlamps where you have a separate ballast unit to generate the high voltage required: http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j221/simonjones99/Forum%202012/IMAG0513.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j22...