Bongo Fury

I am werry well! - not a scratch////// but bongos "frame" - "small curved"

"and we don't actually have a gasket ring around each pot" - it is normal!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-uHQX9s4Wo

Can't help with the gasket mod. But maybe the old head would look good on legs and a bit of perspex on top - a coffee table! Bit Top Gearish.

These also have the holes blocked, https://mazdabongo.com/catalog/mazda-bo ... ll-models/ and https://autojapspares.com/index.php?id_ ... &id_lang=1 Maybe that's the way it is. Bit of a puzzle - hope you can resolve it. Knowing what weak point the head gasket is I'd be worried about modifying it myself.

For thirty quid I would probably just get a new gasket.

If you can get a refund on the other one well and good, but the risk of damage is too high if you ask me.

That problem has been around for a while I think see here https://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum ... ng#p247994

On the WLTD engine the Multilayer gasket does Block these waterway passages, its the way it was designed. Its nothing to worry about if the cooling system is in good condition .

Take care

some times manufactures change their mind over time what is best for a design that generally does not change. A good example i am aware of is the Hillman imp head and the tightning sequence of the Norton twin head

for my bongo i used that gasket http://www.victorreinz.ru/RU/Продукция/ ... и-ГБЦ.aspx

Oh dear, this is proving a right pain for you.

I take my hat off to you, well done.

Great work being done there

Didn't know you wore a hat Ben?

Great welding and quality repair. If you need inspiration check out this thread http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/thre ... aro.74791/ on an imported Nissan Figaro. The guy is doing a great job despite finding rust everywhere.

PS it will take a while to read the whole thread.....

Goodness.

the sills are open inside along the full length from wheel arch to wheel arch, when i did mine mine i put in closure plates just inside the arches and one half way along, if they can stop a ship or submarine sinking itll help a bongo last a bit longer.