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by mikeonb4c
Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Silly question - how do I do an oil and dispose of it
Replies: 26
Views: 8291

Good advice & thanks. I'll note your point about black oil Colin. Still like the idea of quality oil allowing me to be 'more flexible' on service intervals - waddya think on that Colin?
by mikeonb4c
Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Silly question - how do I do an oil and dispose of it
Replies: 26
Views: 8291

Thanks TimNZ - I find myself inclined to your view. As a busy working dad, I might slip a little on oil change intervals. If this happens, the expensive oil justifies its cost if it stays effective for longer and recovers (some of) its cost because I'm changing oil at wider intervals. I would have t...
by mikeonb4c
Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure Battery - whats the most powerful I can fit and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 4359

Thanks moonshine - a most reassuring answer (as ever). I've already ordered a battery tray off ebay made designed by a Bongo owner who wanted to fit the largest leisure battery possible. So Stage 1 has commenced. See http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220061546667&sspagenam...
by mikeonb4c
Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure Battery - whats the most powerful I can fit and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 4359

Sounds clever Yamaha. I've a lot to learn yet before tacking all that. I've ordered from ebay one of those battery carriers for extra large batteries. I can fit that OK! I might as well get the battery. I can fit that OK and charge it at home for now. Then I'll make a cup of tea and start reading up...
by mikeonb4c
Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure Battery - whats the most powerful I can fit and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 4359

Thaks for the info you guys. I have considered the 220061546667 one one ebay Yamaha and have had an email dialogue with him. Think I'll buy one. If you arent using your Zig unit etc Yamaha, how did you wire up your leisure battery so that it could be charged and so that power could be drawn from it....
by mikeonb4c
Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure Battery - whats the most powerful I can fit and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 4359

Thanks Pippin - it helps a lot. Reading between the lines, there is no reason why I shouldnt feel confident to have a go provided I research the trhreads, factsheets etc along the lines you suggest. I presume interior lights and cigarette lighter etc would come on the list of things to move over to ...
by mikeonb4c
Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure Battery - whats the most powerful I can fit and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 4359

Leisure Battery - whats the most powerful I can fit and why?

Hello chums I'm going to fit a leisure battery to Mango and could use some advice: - I've read the factsheet about leisure batteries and it says you cant fit one more powerful than the starter battery. My starter battery is 95AmpHr but I want to fit a leisure battery of at least 110AmpHr and more if...
by mikeonb4c
Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Hunting glowplugs
Replies: 21
Views: 5364

Anyone able to tell me if I can spot if my new Bongo has the modified rail so that I can make necessary preparations BEFORE my glow plugs demise? (maybe a picture ofa modified rail?).

Dont want a small thing like this to stop my Bongoing! Esp. if it happens on holiday etc.

thanks chums

Mike
by mikeonb4c
Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:00 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Inlet manifold sludge and EGR
Replies: 48
Views: 15836

Thanks Veg

I was being hypothetical - I havent looked over my Mango yet. All that is to come when I start fettling her. What a great sight this is. How else would a newcomer get genned up so well on looking after this unusual and wonderful vehicle.

Mike :wink:
by mikeonb4c
Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Inlet manifold sludge and EGR
Replies: 48
Views: 15836

Here's a question. I have a 1995 Bongo with 67k miles on the clock and and I assume it has EGR. So I disable it (but in such a way that I can connect it before its MOT so it can pass its emissions test). All fine so far. BUT I already have a load of sludge in the pipes. Will the existing sludge slow...
by mikeonb4c
Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:08 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Silly question - how do I do an oil and dispose of it
Replies: 26
Views: 8291

I expect 2 x black eyes when the missus catches me doing it and hits me over the head with a frying pan!

Seriously though, fantastic - thanks for that tip!!

Mike
by mikeonb4c
Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Silly question - how do I do an oil and dispose of it
Replies: 26
Views: 8291

You guys are the business - if I mess it up now I deserve no sympathy. By the way, since we are back on the 'put a new washer on' tack - where do you buy them from?
by mikeonb4c
Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Silly question - how do I do an oil and dispose of it
Replies: 26
Views: 8291

Thanks Colin - that is excellent advice. I'll look up the lubricants sheet. Anyone advise me on whether it is practical to try an oil change with no ramps and no pit (will I be able to get underneath and remove the sump plug). Also, where can a replacement copper washer be obtained as per Colins adv...
by mikeonb4c
Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:31 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Silly question - how do I do an oil and dispose of it
Replies: 26
Views: 8291

Thanks Alan - I know, this Forum is addictive. By the way, the Bongo I bought did come from Ipswich (remember I p.m.'d you in case I could cadge a lift over).

Very happy indeed with my purchase. Looking forward to a long and happy relationship with our Mango!

Mike
by mikeonb4c
Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:09 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Silly question - how do I do an oil and dispose of it
Replies: 26
Views: 8291

Thanks Alan - good advice to start with. Anyone else able to answer my other points? Also, what oil do people use (high quality and change maybe every every 5k miles, or low quality and change every 3k miles etc.?)

This Forum is - as ever - fantastic. Thanks guys.

Mike

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