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Post by zippy » Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:04 am

Hi chaps,

just bought myself a 96 N reg bongo.

2.5 auto diesel w/

electric blinds
Kitchen
electric roof tent
Bull bars + lights
soft close door.
Coolant level mod.

It needs a little TLC to get it clean and usable.

Anyone fancy a cuppa? Could use a expert to give it a once over, and help me make up a list of chores :)

Thx <3

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Re: Newbie

Post by Gasy » Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:35 am

Hi and welcome
Some one will be along who is closer to you
Gas safe heating engineer / plumber if you need any advice just shout.
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Re: Newbie

Post by zippy » Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:03 pm

Raining heavy on and off today.

Cleaning time.

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Covers off, last owners were smokers. Seeing how one sponge comes out after a wash, but might end up replacing the sponge.

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Side fixed wind out awning.

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Believe this one isn't a conversion, but the camper, with full stand up electric roof.

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Some of the laminate is pealing, We gonna have a go at replacing the laminate.

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5th seat, rare?

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Will have a go at removing the front carpets, and using a carpet cleaner on them.#

Clips missing here and there, so why I need a once over and someone maybe can tell me any alternatives to get replacements for them.
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Re: Newbie

Post by winchman » Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:30 pm

Looks good, Jet wash is good for the carpets
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Re: Newbie

Post by zippy » Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:33 pm

can you get replacement carpet liners for the foot well and centre console?

Going to remove the front seats and get a upholstery vax cleaner on it otherwise.

Ain't got around to dry run tested the trailer and awnings, fire pit, that came with it :D
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Re: Newbie

Post by winchman » Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:36 pm

That extra seat looks to be from a Sprinter van, my mates Ex police riot van had a couple in, handy for carrying more people
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Re: Newbie

Post by winchman » Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:38 pm

zippy wrote:can you get replacement carpet liners for the foot well and centre console?

Going to remove the front seats and get a upholstery vax cleaner on it otherwise.

Ain't got around to dry run tested the trailer and awnings, fire pit, that came with it :D
To be honest I have a professional valeter, I found the best way was to remove the carpets and soak some Auto smart G101 or Brisk on them ( about £12 a gallon) then jet wash off, my over mats came up like new
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Re: Newbie

Post by the laird » Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:44 pm

Hi and welcome from Scotland,don't look like a bad set of wheels you've bought,standard type of side/rear conversion,you often see the tailored mats for sale now and again.bet you're never of flea bay watching things for sale and to bling it up!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D =D>
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Re: Newbie

Post by mikeonb4c » Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:11 pm

Looks like it should be a nice machine once valeted. Fit a low coolant alarm if it doesn't already have one. Essential for peace of mind. Welcome, and enjoy :-)
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Re: Newbie

Post by zippy » Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:00 pm

Only cost me £8 quid to rent a carpet cleaner, and wasn't really suitable for the Bongo.

Lightly sprayed and cleaned the foot wells with the cleaning solution to neutralise the odour.

Best stuff was this spray on foam.

Ripped the seats out and did around engine bay carpet too, and seats.

Pressure washed the mats was the best thing (as suggested) then cleaning solution to put a nice smell on them :) Pretty much come out grey again.

New rear curtain on order, and sponge. Rear seat covers come outta washing machine all nice. Check see if I can wash the roof sleeping mat covers tomorrow.

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Re: Newbie

Post by Northern Bongolow » Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:28 pm

now ive seen the pics i know that bongo very well (and its previous owner) having done a fair bit of work on it with him in the recent past, it was maintained regardless of cost so you should have many years of happy bongo-ing in it . =D> =D> =D>
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Re: Newbie

Post by zippy » Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:35 am

Fingers crossed.

Inside was filthy, just dealing with the lack of cleaning. Got most of the smokers smell out now.

Cushions are back and came out nice.

Steering rack replaced and tracked. Oil and filter replaced.

There wasn't any oil in the engine, and the reason why the dipstick wasn't working. from a guess about 5L came out, so I'll check tranny tomorrow.
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Re: Newbie

Post by Djembe Maz » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:20 pm

Looks like a lovely Bongo!
The conversion is almost the same as in mine.

The previous owners of my bongo were not smokers but did have a dog so it took me a while to get rid of the smell of wet dog, not to mention getting rid of the hair even after a valet.

At first I just lit incense sticks and closed all the windows and doors and left it.
When I came to get back in it it smelt divine! I guess with tobacco it's harder to clear as it sticks to everything. I'm sure in time it won't smell - especially if you are changing the foam upholstery.

Enjoy your bongo!
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Re: Newbie

Post by zippy » Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:17 pm

bit of a thread resurrection there Marine :P

Thankyou,

Hows Maccy? did a 10 year stint in Congleton.
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Re: Newbie

Post by Dr Fingers » Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:40 pm

Nice looking Bongo, really quite jealous!

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