Coolant / head problem

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Shaun1980s
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Coolant / head problem

Post by Shaun1980s » Mon May 18, 2020 12:58 am

Hi I've got a 2.5 diesel turbo bongo it's got exhaust gases coming out of the coolant bottle is this the head its self I think it is can anyone help thanks
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Re: Coolant / head problem

Post by Ian » Mon May 18, 2020 8:15 am

Yes, that sounds like a cracked cylinder head.
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Re: Coolant / head problem

Post by Shaun1980s » Mon May 18, 2020 8:47 am

Ok thanks lan I thought it might be just wanted to check any ideas best place to get one
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Re: Coolant / head problem

Post by Doone » Mon May 18, 2020 9:29 am

Ian sells them in his Bongoland shop https://bongoland.co.uk/product-categor ... nt-system/
Allan's closed. in Plymouth we recommend PGS (Plymouth Garage Services) or Mayflower Auto Services
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Re: Coolant / head problem

Post by Bob » Mon May 18, 2020 9:58 am

Worth joining the Club for Members' discount.

Plus other benefits, and welcome aboard.
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Re: Coolant / head problem

Post by Bongolia » Mon May 18, 2020 11:25 pm

Be careful where you source the head plenty of rubbish on Ebay. Good luck.
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Re: Coolant / head problem

Post by Bob » Tue May 19, 2020 12:36 am

Do, please, be certain to find out, and fix, why it failed.

Don't want to teach egg sucking, but don't know how Bongo savvy you are. Appologies if you already know this. :wink:
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