Automatic Engine Query

stephen1972 · Post by **stephen1972** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:52 pm

Hello, I have just purchased a 1995 cc petrol Bongo friendlee from a dealer. (registered 2002).It is in very good condition and has just had the cambelt changed and a full service. Overall, I am happy with the van but the automatic gearbox revs really harshly on the slightest hill - I would worry it would make it up any significant climb. Is this normal with this engine and can I do anything to improve the power. I assume, due to the age, the gearboxes on these models are not smooth? I would welcome any advice/comments. Thanks....

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:05 pm

The bongo gearbox is usually a very smooth autobox, but as the 2litre is relatively underpowered for a 2 tonne vehicle, are you being a bit heavy with the right foot?
Worth checking the gearbox oil levels & condition (warm engine running, brakes on, slowly range through the gears, leave in P to check level, dipstick under drivers seat to the rear, if it needs filling its DIII auto transmission fluid & you fill through the dipstick) Oil may need changing in the autobox (not normally a service item) - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=30096
Could be the TPS needs adjusting? could be a fuel delivery issue, has fuel filter been changed & if so is it sealing properly? binding brakes?

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:05 pm

I know this is a link to the ATF change for a 2.5 diesel...! However, it may have some bearing..?!!

Quote from the topic post; "what a difference

Smooth gear changes & felt much more eager".

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=30096

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:06 pm

Just pipped you there Jamie

jaylee · Post by **jaylee** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:10 pm

missfixit70 wrote: Just pipped you there Jamie

stephen1972 · Post by **stephen1972** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:18 pm

Thanks for your replies - I might be a bit heavy on the right foot!!!

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:27 pm

Stick your location in your profile by clicking on "user control panel" top right, someone local may be able to give you a second opinion/comparison?
What were you driving before & are you used to driving an auto?

stephen1972 · Post by **stephen1972** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:38 pm

I was driving a Freelander 2009 Auto - big difference lol

stephen1972 · Post by **stephen1972** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:01 pm

I was driving an freelander 2 09 auto. The garage is saying there are a lot of brown metal particles in the fuel filter. They think the inside of the fuel tank is rusted thus creating all these metal particles.

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