Bongo Fury

Ours has just failed. It began shortly after having the alternator, aircon and other (water pump?) belts changed and manifests as a whistle noise under load. It's not too bad, but we're going to be doing some big miles before it can be fixed. Is there an estimated time/mileage before it starts to become a noisy, unbearable sound?

I've been told it's about £150 to sort out if it's not too difficult to removed the sheered bolt. Realistic?

Cheers.

Dom

Sounds about right but I would fix it ASAP......you may find you are
' burning ' away metal or the gasket and that will make the job a bigger one.......I did mine in about 90 mins without removing anything. Just removed the broken stud, screwed in a bit of new stud and tightened it all up.......all was still o.k. A year later when I sold that one.

I agree get it done now, with the correct tools it should be removable easily

Get it done as soon as you can. We've had 2 go - first one pretty simple job to drill old one out and replace.
Second time, a whole lot more needed to be done, with replacement manifolds, gaskets, etc. needed.

Cheers

Andrew

Sadly, I've run out of time to get it fixed since I'm in work all day, then off in the eve. Is there anything I could do to prevent the problem worsening whilst we're away (dare I say, botch fix)?

I read some excellent instructions on how to dissemble, check and re-fit the manifold, but alas, time doesn't permit and the local Bongo garage can't fit it in today.

edit - I may try to duck out a bit early and take a look to see if it's possible to remove the broken stud without taking half the turbo etc. off, then get it to a garage for a replacement stud.

Cheers

I would shop about, my local garage did mine for 50 quid. They said it was easy,lol.

I certainly will be then!

Removing the stud is easy if you have the right tools.....you will need a carbide pilot drill and a bit of tube to centre it......then a drill of the correct size or try a stud extractor.....when stud removed.....helicoil or tap.....easy if you have everything to hand.....not a job to be rushed.....swing the alternator out of the way

the escaping exhaust gasses can overheat the alternator as the cooling fins/vents are opposite. .

it can also can make the passy seat a little warm to sit in for long distances, ask marianne at bongo fury HQ. she had a rump that was cooked to perfection, mmmmmmmm.

Argh. All this is a bit worring now. I phoned around garages this afternoon, to no avail. The ferry is tomorrow am and there's no chance to sort it. Fan-bloomin' tastic timing on it happening! I can't find any reasonable price breakdown cover as well!

No option but to hope now! We've already driven to Reading from Cardiff for an overnight stop at relatives and it's a bit noisier than when we started.

its a long shot but you could try a big hand full of exhaust assembly paste over the entire area, and keep checking regularly.

There is a Halfrauds on-route; could be worth a punt. If not before, I'll have time to do it on the ferry.

Our gasket went as we headed off on holiday a couple of years ago
We still carried on to John O Groats and around the north of Scotland a
good few hundred miles with only the embarrassment of a loud screech
echoing up the glens when going uphill to put a damper on our holiday.
Still had great time though
When we got home and eventually stripped it down I found previous
owners had covered the already broken stud with exhaust putty which
had lasted a good few months.

Hope all goes well with your holiday!

Thank you all for the replies. One last question....I presume that the manifold is covered by a heat shield. Is this typically easy to remove to gain access and apply paste? I stupidly didn't pack spanners, but could buy a set.

no1 (broken ) stud isnt under the heat shield, its next to the alternator.

check out this link it will help a little.

http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... ifold+stud