Hey Haydyn; I like the coolant sensor mod you produce. We use an exhaust gas measurment as well, a 'pyrometer' I believe. I think one of your exampled products has the same metering option. But I am watching my budget now because of the recent expenditures totalling over half what I paid for the vehicle.
Do you or anyone else have any easily sharable specs on engine oil pressure limits, normal operating temperature, boost or vacumm mods, injector tweaks?
Nearly thirty years ago I used to specialize in Roots Group or Austin cars here in BC. I performed many different mods to their powertrains. Remember the ones that shared the same gearbox oil as the engine?
Well, one of the mods involved removing the core of the stat which deflected more coolant flow to the back of the head damping the effect of 'head cavitation'. The increased flow helped with cooling at the sacrifice of cabin heat and later with ani-polution devices that require higher operating temps to function properly.
Would a similar crude method work better in the Bongo diesel considering that our 'Aircare' doesn't monitor or test beyond 'opacity'?
The access to the stat housing is quite good [well... after removing the exhaust manifold!
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I have access to thousands of breaker vehicles within 5 minutes from where my shop is. I can get parts from a myriad of places here in BC. Whereas total dependancy on the UK might make owning one of these Bongos near impossible. I am afraid that if I expense too much more money on new parts from abroad, I will exceed the initial purchase price. Even more, I am concerned about breaking down and being at the mercy of our Auto Association to tow me back. Add the potential down time awaiting parts and you see where this is going.
I have faith in my workmanship and general knowledge of auto mechanics; but am I up against rebuilding the BongoBunny with 185k on the ticker?
Anyone else supporting a Bongo with higher mileage??
