Plenum drain tube
Directly underneath the pollen filter in the bottom of the plenum chamber is a large drain hole about 3 or 4 cms in diameter. Shouldn't this have a rubber sleeve inserted into it? There's nothing there on the car I'm repairing. I can see a double skin in the bodywork so currently rainwater will be going where it's not supposed to.
This is for the pride-and-joy of an elderly gentleman which I'm repairing following various garage bodges! If anyone can help, he and I would be very grateful. Simon :} |
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This is what you need, to fit it make sure you have applied some red rubber grease around the fixing points, at the same time trim 20mm off the end, then insert it from the top within the plenum, using your middle finger, once it is inserted get under the car to make sure the first fixing point as lipped over the outer skin ;) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393511739...MAAOSw9plf-EMC You could also ask anyone on the forum if they are breaking a R40 up or have one as a donna car |
Thanks very much Steve. I hadn't got around to searching eBay so the link is much appreciated. :bowdown:
Simon |
I think I'm sorted. A club member, who had one surplus to requirements, has come to the rescue.
I just need to clear the compacted mouse bedding from the sleeve under the brake servo. :o Simon |
How difficult is fitting a plenum drain sleeve?
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So on to plan B; inserting the whole thing upwards from below. I was more successful pushing than pulling and the rubber is thick and unyielding but I did get it located nicely in the lower skin. It was then just a case of teasing the top flange over the upper hole in the plenum and to pour a beer. :beer2: I think that Steve's recommendation to cut 20mm off the bottom of the tube is a good one because without it the end is pushed closed by the fuel lines bearing upon it. This is probably why it's always the NS which floods and not the OS. :sunny: Simon |
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Just so members know what we are talking about most will but the new comers have all the fun in front of them. Near side. https://i.imgur.com/OHcGl6il.jpg1 Off side https://i.imgur.com/zhR3kJYl.jpg2 Reach up a cut 20mm off. https://i.imgur.com/MqwEpHXl.jpg3 |
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