Coiled wire 'mares nest' under bonnet. ZT V6.

mileshawk56 · 25th November 2016, 14:19

MGZ 180 auto 2004, a recent purchase. I can see ( I'm laying on my stomach at the front of the car and looking through the mesh on extreme nearside front) a bundle of spiral wire still with some plastic covering- its about 4" (100mm) diameter. Anyone know or have any ideas what this might be? Is there a schematic/ "see through" of the car anywhere that might help. I'm thinking part of the ventilation or trunking into the bottom of the air filter. Thanks for your time. Chris Sankey.

shadysadie · 25th November 2016, 14:33

It will be the remains of the shannon tube (air intake to air filter box). New improved ones available from Jules on here or you can purchase silicon ducting on the bay of fleas.

T-Cut · 25th November 2016, 14:50

Here's a photo from Capese21 showng a typical Shannon tube after a few years (not many actually):

And HowTo fix it (the V6/180 needs the 70mm duting):

Clicky:http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=36976

Ducting (500mm should do, 1metre is ample): http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...+70mm&_sacat=0

TC

p2roverman · 25th November 2016, 22:20

Took a risk driving through 2 foot of flood water a couple of days back. Only risked it because I'd fitted one of Jules' shannon tubes 18 months previously very soon after buying the car. Only noticeable downside afterwards was the lower air intake in front of the power steering cooling pipes was blocked by leaves that were obviously in the flood water. Brakes didn't work at first, though.

Advice to mileshawk - do it soon. Not difficult, especially if you take the front off and check the fan at the same time.

shasbat3 · 26th November 2016, 18:21

If you need a hand to do it, I'm in Reading too and I've just done mine today, just pm me and we can sort it out.
Alan.

mileshawk56 · 1st December 2016, 16:24

Thanks to all of you for your helpful replies, I have ordered my silicone tubing and will hopefully fit it soon as. Nit parky at the moment, think I will see if my son in law will give me a bit a garage space to do the job- thanks for the offer "shasbat3". Chris S.

25th November 2016, 14:19	#1
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Coiled wire 'mares nest' under bonnet. ZT V6. MGZ 180 auto 2004, a recent purchase. I can see ( I'm laying on my stomach at the front of the car and looking through the mesh on extreme nearside front) a bundle of spiral wire still with some plastic covering- its about 4" (100mm) diameter. Anyone know or have any ideas what this might be? Is there a schematic/ "see through" of the car anywhere that might help. I'm thinking part of the ventilation or trunking into the bottom of the air filter. Thanks for your time. Chris Sankey.

25th November 2016, 14:50	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Here's a photo from Capese21 showng a typical Shannon tube after a few years (not many actually): And HowTo fix it (the V6/180 needs the 70mm duting): Clicky:http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=36976 Ducting (500mm should do, 1metre is ample): http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...+70mm&_sacat=0 TC Last edited by T-Cut; 25th November 2016 at 14:52..

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shadysadie Loves to post BRG Connie Auto KV6, Dorchester red Jap. spec. Auto KV6 and 1967 Volvo 122S "Amazon" Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 310 Thanks: 234 Thanked 90 Times in 60 Posts	It will be the remains of the shannon tube (air intake to air filter box). New improved ones available from Jules on here or you can purchase silicon ducting on the bay of fleas.

25th November 2016, 22:20	#4
p2roverman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie Tourer & Connie SE Saloon & Club SE Tourer Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 979 Thanks: 199 Thanked 71 Times in 59 Posts	Took a risk driving through 2 foot of flood water a couple of days back. Only risked it because I'd fitted one of Jules' shannon tubes 18 months previously very soon after buying the car. Only noticeable downside afterwards was the lower air intake in front of the power steering cooling pipes was blocked by leaves that were obviously in the flood water. Brakes didn't work at first, though. Advice to mileshawk - do it soon. Not difficult, especially if you take the front off and check the fan at the same time.

26th November 2016, 18:21	#5
shasbat3 Gets stuck in Jaguar S type. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 706 Thanks: 730 Thanked 197 Times in 155 Posts	If you need a hand to do it, I'm in Reading too and I've just done mine today, just pm me and we can sort it out. Alan.

1st December 2016, 16:24	#6
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Thanks to all of you for your helpful replies, I have ordered my silicone tubing and will hopefully fit it soon as. Nit parky at the moment, think I will see if my son in law will give me a bit a garage space to do the job- thanks for the offer "shasbat3". Chris S.