Bongo Fury

Just a couple of questions, have done a search but not really found my answer.

Where do I buy one, what price should I be looking at,how big does it need to be and just exactly how does it work

And finally do I really need one

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range ... 07D5B9C54D

I got the 6.5l version - wouldn't be without it

Got mine from
http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/tools-re ... 4535.bhtml

Great bit of kit

dandemann8 wrote:....and just exactly how does it work

It's a vacuum pump, you stick the pipe down the dipstick hole to the bottom of the sump and then operate the stirrup handle a few times, the vacuum and then a syphon keeps the oil flowing up out of the engine. You need to pump several times during the course of the operation as the vacuum gradually falls, but it's a super-clean way of doing it. Then tip the contents into one of your empty 5-litre oil containers and sling it in the bin. Or take it to the council tip to dispose of properly if you're green

dandemann8 wrote:And finally do I really need one

38 oil changes later I'd say you do

I just found these and look a good price inc p&p . Will either do what I need to do

http://www.seamarknunn.com/cgi-bin/sh00 ... A6#aSGSEA6

Should be ok, personally I'd go for the slightly bigger one because 6 litres is only just big enough in theory, you'll end up having to do it in two stages which detracts from the ease of using the thing in the first place.

Muzorewa wrote:Should be ok, personally I'd go for the slightly bigger one because 6 litres is only just big enough in theory, you'll end up having to do it in two stages which detracts from the ease of using the thing in the first place.

Wish I'd known about the 6.5l when I bought mine (although I got mine cheap 2nd hand so musn't grumble). For what it's worth, the inconvenience with the 6l is minor (just tip some into the waste container half way through the job) so if there is a substantial price premium then I wouldn't fuss over it. The real advantage is just having a Pela, compared to the normal oil change process.

Nearly twice the price for an extra half litre? wouldn't bother myself, never found it an issue myself using the 6 litre, but then I've always got a waste oil container on the go to tip it into.

missfixit70 wrote:Nearly twice the price for an extra half litre? wouldn't bother myself, never found it an issue myself using the 6 litre, but then I've always got a waste oil container on the go to tip it into.

ditto

These Muzorewas - they've got too much cash, probably garnered through being at the centre of corruption in deepest darkest oily Africa

Plus with 38 oil changes & still counting, that averages out a bit better than the average bongo user I think I'm only up to about 8 changes on mine & I got it before the Muzes (sp?, what is the plural of Muz? )

missfixit70 wrote:(sp?, what is the plural of Muz? )

Plural of Muz is Muz. Like deer, sheep, bison, salmon etc

Thanks for all replys but have decided to go for the Pela 6.5ltr at a reasonable price of £50 inc p&p from good old Amazon:)

Came across this post just as I was planning on doing an oil and filter change for the first time on the Bongo myself. Have now ordered myself a Pela but being a scotsman I went for the 6L version . Besides I have a drainer can kicking around the garage from doing oil changes on a motorbike.

The_Gordons wrote:Came across this post just as I was planning on doing an oil and filter change for the first time on the Bongo myself. Have now ordered myself a Pela but being a scotsman I went for the 6L version . Besides I have a drainer can kicking around the garage from doing oil changes on a motorbike.

As Kirsty has implied, you ought to have a waste container to pour the oil into from the Pela anyway, whether you have the 6l or the 6.5l, so the only irritation is having to pour a little off before all the oil has been pulled into the Pela. For a £20 saving, I can live with that (must have some Scots blood in me ).

In theory, a Bongo could give you more than 6.5l of oil anyway I think, as I believe total capacity including the oil filter is 6.9l (mind you and being honest, I suspect I've never pulled out more than 6.5l - but be aware peeps!)

I think it's 6.7 litres total, maybe more if your oil level is high on the dipstick - but some of the oil goes all over your front prop as soon as you start undoing the filter