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Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:46 am
by Oldboybob
.........how do I access the engine??? I have found the clips at the front of the drivers seat do both seats lift at once? how do I lift centre console??? Its a 2.5d 1996 with full side conversion. Thanks!! :roll:

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:49 am
by Muzorewa
You need to remove the centre console first then either seat can be lifted.

To remove the centre console, there are two plastic nuts to undo, one under the ashtray and one under the cubbybox/junk store. :wink:

You need the passenger side for the oil level, oil filter etc. Driver's side for the air filter, power steering fluid etc.

With a full side conversion you won't be able to lift the driver's seat far, but you should be able to plonk the seat on the steering wheel, giving you enough access for most things.

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:53 am
by Oldboybob
Thanks! what side to access the fuel filter, and does this have a primer pump?

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:56 am
by Doone
HERE'S A LINK to a video on youtube, showing you how to remove the covers (to find the dipstick.)

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:00 pm
by Doone
On the 2.5d the fuel filter is under the drivers seat, see THIS LINK.
(Keep asking about anything you need to know. :) )

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:46 pm
by Oldboybob
Thanks a lot for the advice and links, feel a bit of a prat now!! :oops:

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:48 pm
by francophile1947
Oldboybob wrote: feel a bit of a prat now!! :oops:
Did they like you feeling them? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:49 pm
by g8dhe
Don't feel that! Until they have been shown to you its not obvious!
There are lots of other little things, that once mentioned or found become obvious, so there are always plenty of questions being asked :)

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:35 pm
by wormey
g8dhe wrote:Don't feel that! Until they have been shown to you its not obvious!
There are lots of other little things, that once mentioned or found become obvious, so there are always plenty of questions being asked :)
I didn't know until recently that by pushing forward the washer switch it gives a wipe, :D

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:23 am
by Triple/R
Oldboybob wrote:.........how do I access the engine??? I have found the clips at the front of the drivers seat do both seats lift at once? how do I lift centre console??? Its a 2.5d 1996 with full side conversion. Thanks!! :roll:
Eyup Oldboybob~never feel bothered about what seems silly questions~read my signature at the bottom mate.

Re: Please don't laugh!!!......

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:33 pm
by Alison01326
wormey wrote:I didn't know until recently that by pushing forward the washer switch it gives a wipe, :D
Neither did I. Maybe we both read it on here at the same time :oops:

Oldboybob - I'll tell you what would make you feel even sillier .... coming on here in a few months time asking for solutions to problems caused by neglecting your levels and so forth because you had never lifted the seats and had never bothered to ask how to do it.

I wouldn't be surprised if at least half a dozen Bongos have just benefitted from their owners reading this post.

However basic the question, you will never be the only one who benefits from the answer.