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@kobikai3157 2 сағат бұрын
Its been a long time Steve. I wondered what has happened to you. Nice to see you back.
@StevesMachines 2 сағат бұрын
Cheers 😀
@venn53 5 сағат бұрын
Great to see another video here's to many more thanks for your help with my bongo Diesel pump glad to say still running like a dream and just passed MOT without me having to do anything for the first time 🤣
@StevesMachines 5 сағат бұрын
Glad to hear it's all running well and roadworthy. Time to enjoy it now 😀
@RichardJones-rp1sm 9 сағат бұрын
Great to see you back Steve, life does tend to get in the way of fun car quests as you put it 😊 look forward to the next one
@StevesMachines 8 сағат бұрын
Being a grown up is more work than it appears 😆
@colrhodes377 9 сағат бұрын
I used to have an Allegro 1300 Super, and it was way better than people say. Some little darling nicked it from Shipley train station, and i never saw it again.
@StevesMachines 9 сағат бұрын
B*stards! I'd love an early estate.
@colrhodes377 10 сағат бұрын
Those Parkside tools from LIdl are surprisingly good 👍
@StevesMachines 10 сағат бұрын
Yeah I've used it on a few jobs now and they feel nice. Time will tell for durability.
@colrhodes377 10 сағат бұрын
Do my eyes deceive me, or have i gone back in time? Steve's back, hurray! 🎉🎉🎉 Will we have news on the Regal and the Lotus Elite?
@StevesMachines 10 сағат бұрын
The Elite was moved on to pastures new, it was simply way too much for me to take on. Regal update in the vid 😉
@colrhodes377 9 сағат бұрын
@@StevesMachines Sorry, I was asking questions/making comments as I was watching. I would love a Lotus Elite or an Eclat/Excel
@StevesMachines 9 сағат бұрын
@@colrhodes377 I do the same 😆
@Mitch-Hendren 11 сағат бұрын
Firstly welcome back , nice you have got a bit of spare time for videoing again . Bongo is looking fantastic. Certainly doesn't look anything like its age. Had a quick look on Wikipedia, didn't realise the history of them went right back to the 1960's first ones are 58 years old . You Live and learn . Cheers for the update . Mitch.
@StevesMachines 10 сағат бұрын
Cheers, I heard Bongo essentially means Van or Utility vehicle so it's just a Mazda Van. In the form of my van they started in 1995, mine is a 97 so she's not doing bad for 27 years old 😀
@mec-tec 11 сағат бұрын
Nice to see you back mate ! Keep the vids coming ;-)
@StevesMachines 10 сағат бұрын
Cheers dude
@kevingarfoot1831 12 сағат бұрын
Welcome back 😊
@StevesMachines 12 сағат бұрын
Cheers
@JohnWomack-od4xe 13 сағат бұрын
Hi Steve thanks for the update. I have to be honest I'm glad the Regal is going to be more stock!
@StevesMachines 13 сағат бұрын
Yeah, it would ruin a rare car putting the bike motor in there.
@barryjackson8512 14 сағат бұрын
Good to See you back, have you resprayed the bongo?
@StevesMachines 13 сағат бұрын
Yeah about 18mths ago, it's a custom black and green pearl.
@barryjackson8512 13 сағат бұрын
@@StevesMachines looks smart. 😎
@terryatkinson899 19 сағат бұрын
If you get that can too excited, it goes everywhere 😂 Over that primer I discovered brush on black enamel from Halfords is good stuff, even for someone like me who doesn't have the patience for paint to dry, i heat the part with a heat gun after painting and it's dry in minutes 🤗👍🇮🇪
@StevesMachines 13 сағат бұрын
It went all over my bumper 😆
@llionellis 23 сағат бұрын
It's been too long. Welcome back
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
Cheers, hopefully more to come soon
@alzeNL 23 сағат бұрын
i really admire the work you do to keep your bongo running, its a lovely one and every video you make is always interesting ! Thanks again, alze.
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
Thank you, I've had my Bongo 10 years now and still love it. 😀
@thtmotoring 23 сағат бұрын
Great to see you back! Looking forward to more videos, especially the three wheelers!
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
There's definitely some 3 wheeler stuff coming. The Ant is going to the NEC and LE93 needs a head gasket.
@thtmotoring 15 сағат бұрын
@@StevesMachines should see you at the NEC 🙂
@dougseivwright Күн бұрын
Good to see you back! Missed the videos! Are you going to the NEC this year?
@StevesMachines Күн бұрын
Cheers 😀 Yes I will be there with the Ant.
@dougseivwright 23 сағат бұрын
@@StevesMachinesexcellent! Will pop past and say hello.
@Lorondos Күн бұрын
The comeback! With a bodge resolution no less 😂
@StevesMachines Күн бұрын
Makes more space for future bodges 😀
@ianbrown7206 Күн бұрын
Nice to see you back Steve.
@StevesMachines Күн бұрын
Cheers 😀
@martinhacche1329 Күн бұрын
A flush would be good too😂
@StevesMachines Күн бұрын
I did think about running a hose through it 😀
@martinhacche1329 Күн бұрын
You can borrow my ramps Steve😊😊
@StevesMachines Күн бұрын
I need to be less tight and buy some.
@ETA555 13 күн бұрын
8:15 the answer how the leaves get there is through the air intake infront of the windshield. If you take a gardenhose and spray water into the air intake you can see it is evacuate through the sills to the ground
@Sufyanlima 14 күн бұрын
Great job mate 👏
@jadeowen6636 21 күн бұрын
Is the reliant ant for sale at all ?
@StevesMachines 21 күн бұрын
Not at the moment, I've been quietly collecting parts to make it a viable oroject
@jadeowen6636 21 күн бұрын
@@StevesMachines would love an ant to add to my reliant collection , dont see them often
@StevesMachines 20 күн бұрын
Parts can be a pain, took me years to find a rear axle and gearbox
@Starburst_Candy 13 күн бұрын
When are you back?
@StevesMachines 13 күн бұрын
Soon 😀
@barryjackson8512 29 күн бұрын
Hope to see you back on the KZbin dude 😎
@martinhacche1329 29 күн бұрын
Love to see more utube content Steve, unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be at rusty Al but please bring some content back 👍👍 also looking for a gearbox as I can’t seem to find reverse😢
@martinhacche1329 29 күн бұрын
Love to see more utube content Steve, unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be at rusty Al but please bring some content back 👍👍
@kevkfz5226 Ай бұрын
Miss you on on KZbin. Always enjoyed your content. Real deal, with skills
@StevesMachines Ай бұрын
Cheers Kev, I have started filming again so more content coming soon.
@JohnWomack-od4xe Ай бұрын
Fantastic Steve, good to see you, will you be recording your visit there?
@StevesMachines Ай бұрын
Cheers John, yeah I'll probably do a little walk around vid.
@JamieLang-f5u Ай бұрын
You not doing any more videos ?
@StevesMachines Ай бұрын
I will be soon
@JamieLang-f5u Ай бұрын
Do more on the reliant mate helps me a lot
@morini500dave Ай бұрын
I recently took the head off of my Kitten to change the valve stem seals and a bit of porting,the access is much better on the Kitten but I still had a big problem with getting the head off,I had to jack the head off from underneath using the weight of the car to force the head up,that broke one of the engine rubber mounts which I then held down with a rachet strap,all in all took two hours for the head to come off,the head gasket didn't fit the same as yours so did the same as you with the holes,the head gasket came away in two parts half on the head half on the block lots of cleaning to get them off,then cleaned the stud holes in the head and cleaned the head studs greased the head gasket both sides and also the full length of the studs to hopefully stop the bi-metallic corrosion,really hoping not to do that again soon,top marks for devising solutions to the problems you had.
@StevesMachines Ай бұрын
It's crazy how stuck on they can be, I've done a few since then and they were all the same.
@TootingBec Ай бұрын
Hi I just imported my 1999 Bongo 2.5 V6 petrol in to the USA. Any idea on Part number for front shocks and rear dampers? Cant seem to find them here without importing the parts.
@StevesMachines Ай бұрын
Sorry I'm not sure on the part numbers, I just searched for them on Ebay. Mazda have a classic parts database so it might be worth calling them.
@bd7046 2 ай бұрын
Funnily enough I watched this video my main seals leaking so wanted to replace it, and the clutch went the next day so every step of this video is now absolutely priceless to me and is making the job look completely manageable. Cheers Steve!
@bd7046 2 ай бұрын
Old video I know bu I had the same prob with my top hose - replaced the rad, noticed an offset, replaced the hose with an original and it split. I bought the angled hose for plastic rads from CHG and has been fine since, mine had a sideways offset like yours so theres a little twist on the pipe but its sound hasn't bothered me since (Iv said this now it will split lol)
@Starburst_Candy 2 ай бұрын
I'm really looking for to a new video, unless you have called it a day.
@StevesMachines 2 ай бұрын
More videos will come soon, been busy on non-car things.
@Starburst_Candy 2 ай бұрын
@@StevesMachines I really enjoy your videos. I used to have a regal Supervan Estate in the early 80's.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 2 ай бұрын
I feel your pain with breakdown companies, i managed to break down last week in my Smart and the breakdown company were as much use as a chocolate Teapot. Currently trying to get my money back for a call out charge to my house when breakdown company farmed it out to a external recovery company who came out and told me they could not help as the job had been taken down wrong.
@StevesMachines 2 ай бұрын
Yeah dude, I saw your vids, it was a right nightmare! I had to nurse the car home, when I phoned to complain it turned out I had full cover and the operator was simply wrong. I've used AutoAid and AutoNational since
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 2 ай бұрын
Great little tinkering video so the Robin could get its re-test.
@wilsondriver654 2 ай бұрын
You need a motor with an inline pump, they use engine oil as lube, whereas these ve or rotary pumps use fuel. That’s what everyone seems to say anyway.
@VW-VAGen 2 ай бұрын
Это Швейцарский Заурер
@Tambolero32 3 ай бұрын
Hello thanks for the detailed video. I have a question, could I ask what is the size of the rubber spacer/Spring Riser? Cheers!
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
In height, I think it's 3 inches
@unpotat7672 3 ай бұрын
I don’t know if it’s the mic but your robin sounds so much quieter than mine engine wise! It’s always been a ‘raise voices high’ at 50-60mph and ‘don’t bother talking’ at 70 with how loud it gets! I’ve heard swapping to electronic ignition helps along with a different valve cover but always just assumed they were super loud with it being so close!
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
It is quite loud in there but not too bad, on a long journey I put ear buds in.
@chrisreeves8402 4 ай бұрын
How do u flush the rad mate
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
I just generally run a hose through them but you can get a chemical flush. There is a drain plug you can unscrew on the lower passenger side of the block but it seizes and can snap.
@D.O.T.U.K 4 ай бұрын
Hiyaate. Is it 4mm or 5 mm piping
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
The red tubing? I think it was 3mm ID
@taxi0512 4 ай бұрын
Perfect, schöner FBW.
@GordonLear-dm5un 4 ай бұрын
Hi need to replace my two vacuum switching valves my engines the same has yours 2.5 diesel done all filters etc just need to know where I can source these valves cheers Gordon
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
I think I got mine from ebay
@chrisreeves8402 4 ай бұрын
Is a rear wheel bearing easy to change buddy
@Starburst_Candy 4 ай бұрын
You're quiet lately. I'm still fascinated to see what is going to become of the Regal.
@StevesMachines 4 ай бұрын
Rain and building work on my house has stopped play for a little bit, I'll be back soon 😀
@Starburst_Candy 4 ай бұрын
@@StevesMachines Building a huge workshop hopefully
@MrAdymk3 4 ай бұрын
The non used pipe off the header tank on the left couldnt the bleed kit just go to that if you opened up the hole
@StevesMachines 22 сағат бұрын
I think the idea is to not give it the chance to suck more air in.
@chrisreeves8402 4 ай бұрын
Hi Steve great video I’m picking mine up the weekend are they reliable for long distance and do they tip easy never drove one before but plan on using it daily 😊
@StevesMachines 4 ай бұрын
Once they are sorted they are very reliable, noisy and tiring to drive long distances, I've done the 3hr trek from my place to Birmingham a few times for the NEC no bothers. You can get them on 2 wheels with spirited driving.
@StevenStratford 4 ай бұрын
Hi.just got myself a 1977 reliant kitten x4 wheels....just brought all new reat brakes..been looking for a video like this...need all the help I can get.lol
@melaniejones9238 4 ай бұрын
Can you tell me if you are having a field for bongos this year ?
@StevesMachines 4 ай бұрын
Yes there is, look on the Midlands Bongo Club Facebook group.