Plenum Check - The Reason Why **ALL OWNERS PLEASE NOTE** - Page 16

Jules · 7th July 2014, 08:17

Did you check the pics to see how it goes?
It only really fits one way

Also there's an instruction sheet with link with every kit supplied.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=68328

Dams · 13th July 2014, 19:02

Washed my car yesterday and it rained hard last night.

So this morning I thought it the right time to do my first check on the Plenum drains. (Only got the car 3 weeks ago)

Bone dry! Phew.

Only a few tiny twigs.

By the state of the plugs used to remove the cover, it is clear the previous owner checked them.

Next task will be to buy some Plenum protectors and add the spyhole mod.

Thanks for the tips.

Jules · 14th July 2014, 06:41

Mmm yes no need to use a screwdriver to remove the clips.
(makes a mess of the plastic work)
Just give the panel a tug upwards and out will pop the clips.

To avoid losing the flying clips either:

Cover the engine bay with a sheet to catch them
Put a line of tape over the clips before pulling the panel

Dams · 14th July 2014, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Mmm yes no need to use a screwdriver to remove the clips.
(makes a mess of the plastic work)
Just give the panel a tug upwards and out will pop the clips.

To avoid losing the flying clips either:

Cover the engine bay with a sheet to catch them
Put a line of tape over the clips before pulling the panel

Yup, good tip.

I shall replace the clips in due course.

Gary.Dean · 15th July 2014, 19:29

Guess what ill be doing once I have a smoking issue sorted

First_damned · 20th July 2014, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary.Dean

Guess what ill be doing once I have a smoking issue sorted

You tried nicotine patches? Lol

john493 · 22nd July 2014, 15:28

Guys - first thing I did when I got my car was the spyhole mod for the plenum drain at the bottom of the pollen filter - it's all clear - so is the drain by the passenger side bonnet hinge.

However, having removed the plastic clip-in cover above the servo on the drivers side, I can see lots of leaves and muck underneath the servo - it looks quite inaccessible - is there another plenum drain under the servo I should be cleaning ?

Sorry if this has been covered before !

Arctic · 22nd July 2014, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by john493

Guys - first thing I did when I got my car was the spyhole mod for the plenum drain at the bottom of the pollen filter - it's all clear - so is the drain by the passenger side bonnet hinge.

However, having removed the plastic clip-in cover above the servo on the drivers side, I can see lots of leaves and muck underneath the servo - it looks quite inaccessible - is there another plenum drain under the servo I should be cleaning ?

Sorry if this has been covered before !

Hi John
There is one under the servo, which can be cleaned from under the car, but if you have the one clean and free also cut at 45 degree angle and fit Jules plenum guard, all should be ok give it a swill out with an hose or as I say clean from under the car link below cheers Arctic

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=84865

john493 · 23rd July 2014, 10:38

Perfect thanks Arctic

Fast Eddie · 12th October 2014, 09:22

Thank you for this advise, you've saved me a fortune! Not only was the lower drain full of leaves, once i'd removed those, the hole had filled full of silt and then gone rock hard all the way down the pipe. It was complety blocked. Whilst doing the job I realised where the smell through the heater/aircon was coming from......you can only imagine the state of the pollen filter. Im sure if the car was left outside in the rain id be sourcing a new ECU right now.
I've now got a reasuringly clean drain and new pollen filter.
Guys this is such good advise! Check your Plenum drains, it really only does take 10 minutes., and do watch out for flying scuttle clips, they've got a mind of there own!

7th July 2014, 08:17	#151
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	Did you check the pics to see how it goes? It only really fits one way Also there's an instruction sheet with link with every kit supplied. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=68328 __________________ [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

14th July 2014, 06:41	#153
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	Mmm yes no need to use a screwdriver to remove the clips. (makes a mess of the plastic work) Just give the panel a tug upwards and out will pop the clips. To avoid losing the flying clips either: Cover the engine bay with a sheet to catch them Put a line of tape over the clips before pulling the panel __________________ [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

22nd July 2014, 15:28	#157
john493 Avid contributor 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bloxham, N. Oxon Posts: 139 Thanks: 60 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Plenum drains Guys - first thing I did when I got my car was the spyhole mod for the plenum drain at the bottom of the pollen filter - it's all clear - so is the drain by the passenger side bonnet hinge. However, having removed the plastic clip-in cover above the servo on the drivers side, I can see lots of leaves and muck underneath the servo - it looks quite inaccessible - is there another plenum drain under the servo I should be cleaning ? Sorry if this has been covered before ! __________________ 2003/53 CDTi Conn Tourer

23rd July 2014, 10:38	#159
john493 Avid contributor 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bloxham, N. Oxon Posts: 139 Thanks: 60 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Perfect thanks Arctic __________________ 2003/53 CDTi Conn Tourer

12th October 2014, 09:22	#160
Fast Eddie Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Connoisseur SE / High Line Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Plenum drains Thank you for this advise, you've saved me a fortune! Not only was the lower drain full of leaves, once i'd removed those, the hole had filled full of silt and then gone rock hard all the way down the pipe. It was complety blocked. Whilst doing the job I realised where the smell through the heater/aircon was coming from......you can only imagine the state of the pollen filter. Im sure if the car was left outside in the rain id be sourcing a new ECU right now. I've now got a reasuringly clean drain and new pollen filter. Guys this is such good advise! Check your Plenum drains, it really only does take 10 minutes., and do watch out for flying scuttle clips, they've got a mind of there own!

13th July 2014, 19:02	#152
Dams Avid contributor MG ZT 190 - Solar Red Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northampton Posts: 107 Thanks: 88 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts	Washed my car yesterday and it rained hard last night. So this morning I thought it the right time to do my first check on the Plenum drains. (Only got the car 3 weeks ago) Bone dry! Phew. Only a few tiny twigs. By the state of the plugs used to remove the cover, it is clear the previous owner checked them. Next task will be to buy some Plenum protectors and add the spyhole mod. Thanks for the tips.

15th July 2014, 19:29	#155
Gary.Dean Avid contributor MGZT-T CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Turnford Posts: 127 Thanks: 49 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Guess what ill be doing once I have a smoking issue sorted