Help, please ?

pieterm · 12th March 2018, 23:58

I am a new member in Melbourne Australia. I recently purchased a tidy 75 Connesseur. I am struggling with a couple of issues. Hopefully someone can help me. Firstly to the dreaded heater matrix ... onto that thank to tips on this forum but can someone tell me where the bleed screw is? Sounds silly, I know, but I haven’t been able to locate it. Maybe a picture might help? Secondly, after removing the top panel covering the engine, there are two pipes to the left of the oil filler. The left and thicker of the two pipes goes to a t-junction. This junction is completely broken and needs replacement but can anyone please tell me it’s function? Thanks for your help

macafee2 · 13th March 2018, 05:55

welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will get the help you need

macafee2

kaiser · 13th March 2018, 06:17

I don't fully understand the first part of your post, but there is a bleed screw on the big water pipe close to the battery. That bleed screw is made of plastic and often brittle, so proceed with care!
I would just bleed the thing by pressing the big top radiator pipe repeatedly and fill the expansion box as required. That said, it is entirely possible that you will have a bit of trapped air in the system, and that you will have to top up a couple of times. Always do so when the system is cold, and after the initial fill, observe the MAX mark, which is lower than most people think!

The pipes under the QUAD CAM V6 cover is for breathing purposes. They take oily excess air/oil into the inlet manifold under vacuum.

These pipes are made of plastic and are brittle (sounds familiar by now, eh?) and crack.

Generally, be extremely aware of the cooling system until you know the car! It is one of the weaker spots on the car. Including the fan for the radiator.

Being in Australia, there is an excellent support in the Rover clubs in the country.

I strongly suggest you join one of them. It is worth it!

chris75 · 13th March 2018, 16:04

The breather pipe is item 3 on here : https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID999773
Rimmers ship overseas

Or you can remake the junction with any appropriate plumbing fitting or whatever else comes to hand . I have used a copper t-piece in the past .

hrissim · 13th March 2018, 17:07

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Originally Posted by chris75

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Or you can remake the junction with any appropriate plumbing fitting or whatever else comes to hand . I have used a copper t-piece in the past .

Never ever do this - will be huge headache for shure! And due to the Murphy`s laws - at the most inappropriate moment.
Use genuine WHOLE parts only.

Mike Noc · 13th March 2018, 20:28

Nothing wrong with copper - the old cars used to have loads of it.

COLVERT · 14th March 2018, 14:31

Copper is just fine. It will also last the life of the car.---

PS. The central heating system in my house is all made of copper too and has a 50 year guarantee....

Avulon · 14th March 2018, 18:22

Not saying that copper is a bad idea, but do remember that the anti-freeze may react with metals it's not designed to work with. On which note: does anyone know if copper is safe with OAT?

kaiser · 14th March 2018, 18:41

He is not running a steam engine.

They are talking about the breather pipes.

Not knowing it, but copper should be safe.

chris75 · 14th March 2018, 18:52

The copper T-piece was used on my car's breather pipe for about 3 years until I replaced it with a new part . When it was removed it was still in perfectly good condition and showed no ill effects ; in fact , it went back in my plumbing spares box

12th March 2018, 23:58	#1
pieterm Regular poster Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Point Cook, Australia Posts: 83 Thanks: 69 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Help, please ? I am a new member in Melbourne Australia. I recently purchased a tidy 75 Connesseur. I am struggling with a couple of issues. Hopefully someone can help me. Firstly to the dreaded heater matrix ... onto that thank to tips on this forum but can someone tell me where the bleed screw is? Sounds silly, I know, but I haven’t been able to locate it. Maybe a picture might help? Secondly, after removing the top panel covering the engine, there are two pipes to the left of the oil filler. The left and thicker of the two pipes goes to a t-junction. This junction is completely broken and needs replacement but can anyone please tell me it’s function? Thanks for your help Last edited by pieterm; 13th March 2018 at 00:07.. Reason: Bad spelling

13th March 2018, 06:17	#3
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	I don't fully understand the first part of your post, but there is a bleed screw on the big water pipe close to the battery. That bleed screw is made of plastic and often brittle, so proceed with care! I would just bleed the thing by pressing the big top radiator pipe repeatedly and fill the expansion box as required. That said, it is entirely possible that you will have a bit of trapped air in the system, and that you will have to top up a couple of times. Always do so when the system is cold, and after the initial fill, observe the MAX mark, which is lower than most people think! The pipes under the QUAD CAM V6 cover is for breathing purposes. They take oily excess air/oil into the inlet manifold under vacuum. These pipes are made of plastic and are brittle (sounds familiar by now, eh?) and crack. Generally, be extremely aware of the cooling system until you know the car! It is one of the weaker spots on the car. Including the fan for the radiator. Being in Australia, there is an excellent support in the Rover clubs in the country. I strongly suggest you join one of them. It is worth it! __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

13th March 2018, 16:04	#4
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	The breather pipe is item 3 on here : https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID999773 Rimmers ship overseas Or you can remake the junction with any appropriate plumbing fitting or whatever else comes to hand . I have used a copper t-piece in the past . __________________ Who said it was simples ?

14th March 2018, 18:22	#8
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Not saying that copper is a bad idea, but do remember that the anti-freeze may react with metals it's not designed to work with. On which note: does anyone know if copper is safe with OAT? __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

14th March 2018, 18:41	#9
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	He is not running a steam engine. They are talking about the breather pipes. Not knowing it, but copper should be safe. __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

13th March 2018, 05:55	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will get the help you need macafee2

13th March 2018, 20:28	#6
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,572 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Nothing wrong with copper - the old cars used to have loads of it.

14th March 2018, 14:31	#7
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	Copper is just fine. It will also last the life of the car.--- PS. The central heating system in my house is all made of copper too and has a 50 year guarantee....

14th March 2018, 18:52	#10
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	The copper T-piece was used on my car's breather pipe for about 3 years until I replaced it with a new part . When it was removed it was still in perfectly good condition and showed no ill effects ; in fact , it went back in my plumbing spares box __________________ Who said it was simples ?