Bongo Fury

Have my eye on a decent looking '98 Bongo but owner admits to not being mechanically minded so has it professionally serviced (have seen docs etc). Have a mechanic freind lined-up to check things over but we have time constraints so simple directions to access the engine (remove front seats & centre-console then engine cover) appreciated. Obvious things to look for apart from the dreaded wheel arch rust also welcome, it has been Waxoiled.

Mike n Kay

Mike n Kay wrote:Have my eye on a decent looking '98 Bongo but owner admits to not being mechanically minded so has it professionally serviced (have seen docs etc). Have a mechanic freind lined-up to check things over but we have time constraints so simple directions to access the engine (remove front seats & centre-console then engine cover) appreciated. Obvious things to look for apart from the dreaded wheel arch rust also welcome, it has been Waxoiled.

Mike n Kay

Welcome Mike & Kay don't take seats out~take centre console off (2 plastic wing nut type things)~lift carpet near handbrake & lift quite large black fastener up & also 2 fastener's (in footwell) under where floormat meets seat base~slide seat forward,drop seat backrest forward then lift seat (backwards) that apply's to both seats.

You obviously need to test drive it for a good few miles & get it up to temperature & make sure theres no smoke out of exhaust~make sure gears change smoothly~make sure everything works (electrically) check under bonnet to see if coolant header tank is discoloured & you can see level (but a lot are discoloured anyway) if it is pretty clear then that's a bonus.

Ask seller if he's had any coolant problem's (new cylinder head for example)~check the waxoiling he's had done cus a lot of people waxoil over the rust before selling.

The list goes on but if your taking a mechanic with you he should look for most of these things anyway.

Let us know how you get on

And remember, if your not sure another one is right round the corner

There are a few pointers in the 'FAQ' ON THIS LINK

Mike n Kay wrote:Have my eye on a decent looking '98 Bongo but owner admits to not being mechanically minded so has it professionally serviced (have seen docs etc). Have a mechanic freind lined-up to check things over but we have time constraints so simple directions to access the engine (remove front seats & centre-console then engine cover) appreciated. Obvious things to look for apart from the dreaded wheel arch rust also welcome, it has been Waxoiled.

Mike n Kay

Hi,this might help....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyeHJUCXNVs


Cheers..

Many thanks for replies rec'd so far youtube link especially, am I correct in assuming the procedure is mirrored to access the drivers-side. Not such an ardous task as I thought.

Apart from CV's are there any obvious gear-box snags readily identifiable, always been lucky with used motors apart from my first (Austin 110) & the box on that could drown out Concorde after 4months

Now where's my C/Card to join you guys officially

Mike n Kay