Hole in Heater? ducting

JeffD · 7th July 2011, 15:18

Whilst doing another job I noticed that this piece of ducting has a hole in it. What is it for and how much do they cost? Am I best buying 2nd hand, repairing with gaffer tape or buying brand new?

HarryM1BYT · 7th July 2011, 17:29

Isn't that what is called the shannon tube or pipe?

Poppy · 7th July 2011, 17:36

Hiya. As Harry said, looks the shannon tube.... They all go....Try this link of a how to by Tcut.. Done mine this way... Perfect...

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=36976

JeffD · 7th July 2011, 19:06

Cheers folks - where did people buy their replacement ducting from?

Poppy · 7th July 2011, 19:13

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Originally Posted by JeffD

Cheers folks - where did people buy their replacement ducting from?

Hiya. I got mine from eBay...1meter in length.... about 12 quid if i remember right...

Poppy · 7th July 2011, 19:16

Hi again. Just had a quick look for you, try this link....http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=...All-Categories

JeffD · 12th July 2011, 10:20

Cheers folks - I've ordered a replacement from Jules - just wish I'd known in advance before refitting my bumper etc - wot a pain! :-(

7th July 2011, 15:18	#1
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	Hole in Heater? ducting Whilst doing another job I noticed that this piece of ducting has a hole in it. What is it for and how much do they cost? Am I best buying 2nd hand, repairing with gaffer tape or buying brand new?

7th July 2011, 17:29	#2
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	Isn't that what is called the shannon tube or pipe? __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

7th July 2011, 17:36	#3
Poppy Banned 75 club 1.8 petrol. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redditch Posts: 9,431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Hiya. As Harry said, looks the shannon tube.... They all go....Try this link of a how to by Tcut.. Done mine this way... Perfect... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=36976

7th July 2011, 19:06	#4
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	Cheers folks - where did people buy their replacement ducting from?

7th July 2011, 19:16	#6
Poppy Banned 75 club 1.8 petrol. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redditch Posts: 9,431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Hi again. Just had a quick look for you, try this link....http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=...All-Categories

12th July 2011, 10:20	#7
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	Cheers folks - I've ordered a replacement from Jules - just wish I'd known in advance before refitting my bumper etc - wot a pain! :-(