Pollen Filter

daveo138 · 5th May 2022, 21:45

I had a problem the other week, when returning from POL, whereby I was beginning to feel drowsy. I thought that I was getting exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment.

Although it seems a bit fumey under the bonnet, I haven't been able to detect any obvious leaks.

Anyway, I decided to check the plenum drains, as the car is new to me, and also have a look at the pollen filter while I was in there.

I eventually managed to wrestle the pollen filter out and I have a horrible feeling that it has NEVER been changed. The car has been serviced by the same indy garage since new.

This is what I found...

Is this why I was feeling drowsy, I wonder? Lack of oxygen?

xsport · 6th May 2022, 00:34

to think you inhale some of that filth ..

try to get one of the carbon charcoal types if you see one. got mine on the bay. good job you checked in there.

Mike Trident · 6th May 2022, 05:54

For some reason garages seem to forget the cabin filter when doing a service. The way I look at it, it's probably the most important filter!

Arctic · 6th May 2022, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

I had a problem the other week, when returning from POL, whereby I was beginning to feel drowsy. I thought that I was getting exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment.

Although it seems a bit fumey under the bonnet, I haven't been able to detect any obvious leaks.

Anyway, I decided to check the plenum drains, as the car is new to me, and also have a look at the pollen filter while I was in there.

I eventually managed to wrestle the pollen filter out and I have a horrible feeling that it has NEVER been changed.

Quote:

The car has been serviced by the same indy garage since new.

This is what I found...

Is this why I was feeling drowsy, I wonder? Lack of oxygen?

personally i would check the air filter, also the PCV filter well all filters if that is how they serviced the car.

daveo138 · 6th May 2022, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

personally i would check the air filter, also the PCV filter well all filters if that is how they serviced the car.

I will be doing everything, including auto ‘box and brake fluid.

FrattonEnder · 6th May 2022, 11:50

Mine was exactly the same when I got my ZT. Apparently serviced regularly by a 'specialist'. I then checked the air filter and the PCV. Air filter was equally as choked up and the PCV was just a solid black mass. So much for regular specialist servicing. Who knows what else they 'serviced' in the same way. I've a feeling I'll keep on finding out!

grivas · 6th May 2022, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

I had a problem the other week, when returning from POL, whereby I was beginning to feel drowsy. I thought that I was getting exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment.

Although it seems a bit fumey under the bonnet, I haven't been able to detect any obvious leaks.

Anyway, I decided to check the plenum drains, as the car is new to me, and also have a look at the pollen filter while I was in there.

I eventually managed to wrestle the pollen filter out and I have a horrible feeling that it has NEVER been changed. The car has been serviced by the same indy garage since new.

This is what I found...

Is this why I was feeling drowsy, I wonder? Lack of oxygen?

That is horrendous to say the least, can't trust anyone to do a job well today, always ask to see the parts removed from your vehicle when getting a garage to 'service' your car.

grivas · 6th May 2022, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

I had a problem the other week, when returning from POL, whereby I was beginning to feel drowsy. I thought that I was getting exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment.

Although it seems a bit fumey under the bonnet, I haven't been able to detect any obvious leaks.

Anyway, I decided to check the plenum drains, as the car is new to me, and also have a look at the pollen filter while I was in there.

I eventually managed to wrestle the pollen filter out and I have a horrible feeling that it has NEVER been changed. The car has been serviced by the same indy garage since new.

This is what I found...

Is this why I was feeling drowsy, I wonder? Lack of oxygen?

Drowsiness is to do with the inhalation of something noxious, not lack of oxygen, that is dizziness.

6th May 2022, 18:52

My Rover one was the same, plenum drain was blocked too.

6th May 2022, 05:54	#3
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	For some reason garages seem to forget the cabin filter when doing a service. The way I look at it, it's probably the most important filter! __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

6th May 2022, 11:50	#6
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 233 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	Mine was exactly the same when I got my ZT. Apparently serviced regularly by a 'specialist'. I then checked the air filter and the PCV. Air filter was equally as choked up and the PCV was just a solid black mass. So much for regular specialist servicing. Who knows what else they 'serviced' in the same way. I've a feeling I'll keep on finding out! __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6

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6th May 2022, 00:34	#2
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	to think you inhale some of that filth .. try to get one of the carbon charcoal types if you see one. got mine on the bay. good job you checked in there.

6th May 2022, 18:52	#9
Bazzateer Guest Posts: n/a	My Rover one was the same, plenum drain was blocked too.