Just back from France and now there is deffo some problem with the Bongo, which I think may be connected with the earlier problem I was having with the front drop link (as it seems to be going again after just a month or so) and we realised whilst away that the passenger side front tyre is worn at one side.. the van also pulls slightly to the passenger side if you let go of the wheel. I've had the wheels balanced and the timing looked at.
So, the main problem is this juddering (as you start to pull away, particularly bad on hill starts!) which is accompanied by a loud rattling noise and we think it's coming from the prop (?) or drive (?) shaft.. basically somewhere under the side sliding door. My partner thinks there's a metal tube there which shouldn't move but does and that's what's making the noise.
My normal mechanic doesn't seem to be interested in investigating, and also says he isn't able to fit the timing belt kit I've bought, soooo am hoping to find a decent Bongo mechanic within an hour or so of Hull.
Basically I just need someone who knows what they're doing so I'm not charged an arm and a leg for hours of investigating..
Whilst I'm there, if they can explain why my top box doesn't go up properly and makes this clanking sound as it's going up, even better...
Would really appreciate any contacts you people have, this van's starting to cost me a small fortune now
Dee
