Plenum Check - The Reason Why **ALL OWNERS PLEASE NOTE** - Page 21

Wayne2015 · 18th July 2015, 16:45

Today found the other plenum drain..

That's TWO checked and cleared (passenger side next to pollen filter / ECU + passenger side bonnet hinge)...

Is there one on driver side??

Any more?

Jules · 18th July 2015, 17:15

Yes under the servo.
(only accessible form underneath

Chop an inch off the tube closed end of the tube.

Do not chop the bottom of the the 2 AC evaporator tubes off
(as I've seen the past!!!! )

bigredrover · 21st July 2015, 12:27

I have just made the peep hole and put a rod down it. Water ran out, at least 1/2 a pint.
Don't think it has been done for a long time.
Thank goodness for this club I would never have known about this problem until it was too late.
I'm a new member and have already saved my £10 subs.
Thanks all concerned.
Would recommend you do this.

Arctic · 21st July 2015, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Yes under the servo.
(only accessible form underneath

Chop an inch off the tube closed end of the tube.

Do not chop the bottom of the the 2 AC evaporator tubes off
(as I've seen the past!!!! )

Wayne
Click the link below

and then you can see which tubes need to be cut

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...33&postcount=9

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...77&postcount=1

Wayne2015 · 22nd July 2015, 05:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Wayne
Click the link below

and then you can see which tubes need to be cut

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...33&postcount=9

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...77&postcount=1

Thanks Steve

Saw that driver side plenum drain pic before - but couldn't work out where it was.

Now I know after u explained on Sunday, its taken from under the engine (remove under tray)

Woof25 · 22nd July 2015, 07:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

The best advice, as always, is to stop the bigger bits getting into the plenum in the first place.

Either buy Jules plastic plenum guards, or fit some 'gutter guard' plastic mesh material. All that is needed is the gaps at each side of the plenum (by the bonnet hinges), suitably filled in such that water can go down, but not leaves, twigs, paper and other debris.

Add the plenum spyhole mod, then you can easily check the drains are clear.

I agree with you harry preventation is better than cure, I used the foam block in fish tanks around the heating element, the holes allow water to dissipate freely but block any leaves or fragments its easier to cut to shape with scissors and after winter it gets quick wash to remove any sediments and bingo another worry free year

7T5 · 23rd July 2015, 13:07

Thamks for this info, next on the list to look at.

Stainless5 · 1st August 2015, 20:41

Thanks for this Artic completed mine today.

Framps · 22nd August 2015, 11:45

Just to say Thank you as this was a great way to show a novice like me how to do this as mine where nearly blocked.
Just wish there was a experienced mechanic, member to show me more how to look after my rover more.

Arctic · 22nd August 2015, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Framps

Just to say Thank you as this was a great way to show a novice like me how to do this as mine where nearly blocked.
Just wish there was a experienced mechanic, member to show me more how to look after my rover more.

Hi Lawrence.
great that the thread helped you, there are more threads that can help in maintaining your car, ie oil, air, pollen, pCV, changes etc.

Another alternative is try and get to a few meets where members help each other out on their cars and you will get great advise and hands on help to show you how to do certain jobs etc, we have five weekend meets each year you are more than welcome to attend meeting venue etc can be found below my signature

18th July 2015, 17:15	#202
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Yes under the servo. (only accessible form underneath Chop an inch off the tube closed end of the tube. Do not chop the bottom of the the 2 AC evaporator tubes off (as I've seen the past!!!! ) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

21st July 2015, 12:27	#203
bigredrover Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: llanelli Posts: 48 Thanks: 38 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just made a peep hole. I have just made the peep hole and put a rod down it. Water ran out, at least 1/2 a pint. Don't think it has been done for a long time. Thank goodness for this club I would never have known about this problem until it was too late. I'm a new member and have already saved my £10 subs. Thanks all concerned. Would recommend you do this.

22nd August 2015, 11:45	#209
Framps Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Peterborough Posts: 157 Thanks: 115 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	Great help Just to say Thank you as this was a great way to show a novice like me how to do this as mine where nearly blocked. Just wish there was a experienced mechanic, member to show me more how to look after my rover more.

18th July 2015, 16:45	#201
Wayne2015 Loves to post Mk1 MG ZT V6 (auto) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Windy Yorkshire! Posts: 401 Thanks: 109 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Today found the other plenum drain.. That's TWO checked and cleared (passenger side next to pollen filter / ECU + passenger side bonnet hinge)... Is there one on driver side?? Any more?

23rd July 2015, 13:07	#207
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	Thamks for this info, next on the list to look at.

1st August 2015, 20:41	#208
Stainless5 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gillingham Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for this Artic completed mine today.