Do this now!!!!

SapperGB · 30th April 2012, 17:26

I have a facelift ZT - that 'apparently' has improved plenum drains. i saw a small trickle of water under the car earlier. thought thermostat housing but the Vee is bone dry.

I checked my plenums about 6 weeks ago and other thna the odd dead leaf they were dry. I checked them today to find 2 inches of water sitting in them.

after the downpours we have had lately...

GET THOSE PLENUMS CHECKED AND RODDED ASAP GUYS!!!!!

Steve916 · 30th April 2012, 18:35

Good Advice

Did mine again a couple of days ago. Much easier this time round after doing the mod last time. Removed the grommet and could see daylight straight down the hole

Dorset Bob · 30th April 2012, 18:43

I agree.
I am glad that I recently fitted a Jules kit, with this weather we are having.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=68151

suffolk boy · 30th April 2012, 18:54

despite all the fairy stories i fitted the xtra drain tube deleted under project drive it drains water despite opinions from so called experts

cabbers · 30th April 2012, 19:06

checked mine this morning and they was bone dry

dattrike · 30th April 2012, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by suffolk boy

despite all the fairy stories i fitted the xtra drain tube deleted under project drive it drains water despite opinions from so called experts

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So did I, tested them all today, all working perfectly, everythng dry!!!

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Unclefista · 30th April 2012, 20:13

I helped a member out with his car on Saturday, the plenum was cleared at the same time.
They hold a fair amount of water don't they ?

siby · 30th April 2012, 20:23

i had this same problem today the water was about 4 inches deep and the wipers wouldnt turn off im asuming that was because of the water

crofts · 1st May 2012, 04:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by suffolk boy

despite all the fairy stories i fitted the xtra drain tube deleted under project drive it drains water despite opinions from so called experts

Not the one that is high up on the drivers side. Water would have to flow uphill to go down that one. (any signifigant amount anyway)
Not a fairy story and I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination just logical. This is the one frequently mentioned as obsolete.
Are you not talking about the one under the servo. Have never seen anyone suggest water does not go down that one though the majority of the water goes down the one under the ECU and is the only one required, IF CLEAR !

Paulifa1 · 1st May 2012, 14:37

I had a look at the plenum drains on the 75 i've just aquired as an engine donor for my poorly connie. Gave them a good rodding from below whilst it was on my lift and about 4 gallons of water came out!!!

I noticed the rear footwells are also soaking on this car, will that be due to the overflowing plenums dumping water under the carpets and running to the rear? really glad it's only a parts donor car, i'd be gutted if my connie was in that state!!

30th April 2012, 17:26	#1
SapperGB Posted a thing or two 2005 190 ZT-T SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dagenham Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Do this now!!!! I have a facelift ZT - that 'apparently' has improved plenum drains. i saw a small trickle of water under the car earlier. thought thermostat housing but the Vee is bone dry. I checked my plenums about 6 weeks ago and other thna the odd dead leaf they were dry. I checked them today to find 2 inches of water sitting in them. after the downpours we have had lately... GET THOSE PLENUMS CHECKED AND RODDED ASAP GUYS!!!!!

30th April 2012, 18:35	#2
Steve916 This is my second home Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE and a Ford S-Max Titanium Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	Good Advice Did mine again a couple of days ago. Much easier this time round after doing the mod last time. Removed the grommet and could see daylight straight down the hole __________________ Mods so far: Plenums, bonnet release mod, handbrake compensator (arctic), rear parking sensors, coolant level sensor (Vindaloo), DRL's, Fan resistor upgrade ( Jules), Marmite lighting, Auto dimming rear view mirror, twin horns, fog lights, real walnut dash, walnut gear knob, Sean DD unit with DVB-T, message centre ipk, electric sun blind, auto opening boot lid, walnut steering wheel, electric seats Link to my Auto Boot Lift Mod http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=114273

30th April 2012, 18:43	#3
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	I agree. I am glad that I recently fitted a Jules kit, with this weather we are having. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=68151 __________________ Let the good times roll............ Last edited by Dorset Bob; 30th April 2012 at 18:48.. Reason: add link

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30th April 2012, 20:13	#7
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	I helped a member out with his car on Saturday, the plenum was cleared at the same time. They hold a fair amount of water don't they ? __________________ Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6...77671f80_n.jpg

30th April 2012, 19:06	#5
cabbers Retired 62-reg Suzuki SX4 SZ5 1.6i AWD / 07-reg Audi S3 2.0 T FSI Quattro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,706 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	checked mine this morning and they was bone dry

30th April 2012, 20:23	#8
siby Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: preston Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i had this same problem today the water was about 4 inches deep and the wipers wouldnt turn off im asuming that was because of the water

1st May 2012, 14:37	#10
Paulifa1 Loves to post 75 launch car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North East Lincs. Posts: 367 Thanks: 42 Thanked 56 Times in 41 Posts	I had a look at the plenum drains on the 75 i've just aquired as an engine donor for my poorly connie. Gave them a good rodding from below whilst it was on my lift and about 4 gallons of water came out!!! I noticed the rear footwells are also soaking on this car, will that be due to the overflowing plenums dumping water under the carpets and running to the rear? really glad it's only a parts donor car, i'd be gutted if my connie was in that state!!