If there s oil inside it the head gasket will have failed.
Mazda bongo elevating roof problems.
Roof raising problem hi all thx for access to the new forum this my first post.
One of the most common problems that can arise is with the head gasket.
Also look inside the oil filler and if you find a milky substance the gasket has failed.
You can remove the complete roof tent see downloadable instructions at the bottom of my page.
Mazda bongo auto free top elevating roof.
I use my 1996 bongo 2 5d a lot but have not raised the roof for a while and yesterday when trying to do so it didn t work.
You will need to remove the grey plastic centre consul to see this.
As the bongo ages the mosquito net screen deteriorates in the roof tent.
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One is the two main motors at the back and the other is the two main gas struts.
Fitting an elevating roof to your bongo will not only give you more head room they are also used to increase the sleeping capacity in your camper.
Lift the bonnet and look inside the header tank and if there s little oil the head gasket will fail.
Both can be changed.
It s a problem common to many older campers.
Mazda bongo ford freda adding an elevating roof to your vehicle is a great way to increase headroom sleeping space and value.
Mazda bongo problems how to spot them the bongo is best known for its head gasket failure.
If you roof doesn t go up or down don t worry help is at hand.
Why fit an elevating roof to your mazda bongo.
Mazda bongo elevating roof if your elevating roof won t go up or won t come back down then it could be a small wire that is meant to be attached to the back of the handbrake lever.
Elevating roofs are a fantastic addition to any campervan instantly giving you more versatility whilst creating more space.
There are two main points on a aft auto free top elevating roof.
This can often be identified by lifting the bonnet and looking inside the header tank located on the nearside.