IS this a bad sign

N00b · 5th April 2021, 16:23

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?

suzublu · 5th April 2021, 16:51

Hi and welcome. Debris behind the wing, n/side is it? Probably what's called the shannon tube, a cold air feed from under the wing to the airbox, always in bits.I would suggest also cleaning the plenum chamber https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=125864
There is a "How To" section which answers probably all your questions

Have fun

COLVERT · 5th April 2021, 16:58

The Shannon tube needs replacing.

Yorkshire GOC · 5th April 2021, 17:01

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...AAAOSwNSxVcX24

I replaced mine on a 1.8t from this German supplier - not sure if they are universal or not across the engine types .

suzublu · 5th April 2021, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...AAAOSwNSxVcX24

I replaced mine on a 1.8t from this German supplier - not sure if they are universal or not across the engine types .

70mm on 1.8's, 80mm on 190's

N00b · 5th April 2021, 17:15

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Originally Posted by suzublu

70mm on 1.8's, 80mm on 190's

Mine is a diesel.....sorry I should've mentioned that.

N00b · 5th April 2021, 17:14

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Hi and welcome. Debris behind the wing, n/side is it? Probably what's called the shannon tube, a cold air feed from under the wing to the airbox, always in bits.I would suggest also cleaning the plenum chamber https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=125864
There is a "How To" section which answers probably all your questions

Have fun

It is indeed the n/s. Does this tube need replacing or can it be cleaned out?
Also, as I've owned the vehicle for the grand total of 29 hours are there any jobs I should have done as preventative medicine?

Thanks all for super prompt replies btw

suzublu · 5th April 2021, 17:17

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Originally Posted by N00b

It is indeed the n/s. Does this tube need replacing or can it be cleaned out?
Also, as I've owned the vehicle for the grand total of 29 hours are there any jobs I should have done as preventative medicine?

Thanks all for super prompt replies btw

It's probably disintegrated, can be replaced with ducting from ebay, or left for now

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=36976

TourerSteve · 5th April 2021, 18:31

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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

rab60bit · 5th April 2021, 18:47

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Originally Posted by TourerSteve

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

'Readily available' is probable closer to the mark

5th April 2021, 16:23	#1
N00b Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Shields Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	IS this a bad sign 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?

5th April 2021, 17:01	#4
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5th April 2021, 16:51	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Hi and welcome. Debris behind the wing, n/side is it? Probably what's called the shannon tube, a cold air feed from under the wing to the airbox, always in bits.I would suggest also cleaning the plenum chamber https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=125864 There is a "How To" section which answers probably all your questions Have fun

5th April 2021, 16:58	#3
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	The Shannon tube needs replacing.