Bongo Fury

My poorly Bongo is in need of a new alternator (it has been tested so I'm certain this is the problem!) and is currently parked on a friend's driveway in Cambridge. Does anyone know a mobile mechanic who could fit a new alternator onsite? Or would it need to go to a garage? It's a slightly long and complicated story and I'm trying to find the easiest solution! Thank you, in hopeful anticipation!

This is a fairly simple diy job, and someone very recently sourced one and posted details on here.

I've a good idea there's a Youtube vid, too.

Could the battery be charged so it could get to a nearby garage? I drove my diesel all the way from stourport to Manchester with a u/s alternator.

Thanks both. I don't live in Cambridge and the complicated circumstances mean that getting the Bongo to a garage, though possible as you suggest, is tricky. Hence the hope for a trustworthy mobile mechanic.

Not a recomendation, I know nothing about them, but this came up.

https://www.clickmechanic.com/locations ... Anif8P8HAQ

You could get the correct alternator delivered to the houuse then arrange to have it fitted.

Thanks, Bob, I found them too and might give them a ring. Ordering one is. great idea, too. In other circumstances I'd love to have a go at DIY with the friend whose drive it is on, but sadly illness means that can't happen this time.

These guys have been recommended on here:

http://www.startermotor-alternator-stor ... 2681-p.asp

Or, of course, Bongo Spares for second hand.

make sure its rated at 90 amps, theres several out there that are pretending to be that are actually lower, 80 amps usually last a year then fail.

theres seval good local bongo owners that may see this, come on lads.

Hi kmh
Just an idea but get the alternator and see if the AA / RAC will fit it
As a breakdown call out

Our alternator went in Scotland a few years ago when on hols. AA sourced one from a breakers fitted it and it's still fine now.