IS this a bad sign

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by N00b

Diesels don't have this shanon tube?
I'm guessing that walkthrough to rodding still applies?
I couldn't believe how much tree gubbins were packed in there.

Very important you clean the plenum and drain holes, the ECU lives in there and if it gets wet

[N00b]

Originally Posted by suzublu

Very important you clean the plenum and drain holes, the ECU lives in there and if it gets wet

I've seen this mod mentioned on some eBay listings. It's great that one of the members has done a walkthrough. I'll get on that.

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by N00b

I've seen this mod mentioned on some eBay listings. It's great that one of the members has done a walkthrough. I'll get on that.

If you get stuck there's plenty of us in the NE

[N00b]

Originally Posted by suzublu

If you get stuck there's plenty of us in the NE

Hey I just noticed your location. Pretty darn close. I'm guessing you could probably recommend a good independent who knows these cars?
My car is far from perfect but I'd like to improve it.

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by N00b

Hey I just noticed your location. Pretty darn close. I'm guessing you could probably recommend a good independent who knows these cars?
My car is far from perfect but I'd like to improve it.

Dave Johnson at Fencehouses, top lad, won't take your eyes out either

[Arctic]

HI David.
Welcome to the club, yes still check the plenums, and no diesels do not have a Shanon tube it as an air duct instead under the engine cover.

1
This is only removed when you change the air filter below.
2

When was the car last serviced ie all filters the most important being the PCV filter.
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...56&postcount=7

Also it would be wise to check that your cooling fan works as it should be doing the demist test.

Another item to check is the intercooler O-rings.

[N00b]

Fencehouses huh? Looks like I'll be paying him a visit.
As for servicing I haven't even had time to look through the history paperwork I got with the car. The guy I bought it from said he used an MG specialist and he also had a TF so that's possibly true, although it can't hurt to put it into someone local to me just to be sure.

[BoroRover]

Originally Posted by suzublu

Dave Johnson at Fencehouses, top lad, won't take your eyes out either

Agreed, Dave is top notch with our cars.

[N00b]

Originally Posted by BoroRover

Agreed, Dave is top notch with our cars.

I'll drop in either tomorrow or wednesday and have a chat with him. I'd rather someone who knows the cars took care of the model specific jobs as they'll do them far quicker than I can.
Thanks @all for the recommendation.

[TourerSteve]

Originally Posted by N00b

Only just got my ZT-T so I'm still nosing around it and trying to take in the quirks that every car has. The metal spring clip that keeps the wing mounted indicator has corroded to failure so the unit doesn't stay put (see my post in the wanted section). However as I removed it to see why it wouldn't stay in place I found a huge amount of leaves and other organic material inside. Is this cause for concern and how did it get in there in the first place?

I take it by your description you mean the repeater side indicator behind the front wheels . while i agree its important to clear the plenum drains but you have debris is behind your plastic wheel arch protector .Undo the bottom of this and clean out debris as in long term will cause the bottom of your wing to rot.

As for the indicators they are freely available

Just Search ebay