Plenum covers for D2 , what options for new ones?

[vbrab]

Has anybody found a good price for replacement plenum covers , or are these pieces of plastic just very expensive??
The cover on every D2 I have had have been in many pieces, and I just see it as a very expensive piece of not very good plastic, not to mention freight extras for such a long item.
This bit171520

Parts
(https://www.lrparts.net/jak000010pma-plenum-chamber-cover-for-land-rover-discovery-2-fits-td5-and-v8-from-1998-2004.html)

[101RRS]

It might help if we know if a TD5 or V8 - if a V8 that is not a Plenum gasket - looks like one of two valley cover end gaskets. They normally come in a valley cover kit.

[rick130]

It might help if we know if a TD5 or V8 - if a V8 that is not a Plenum gasket - looks like one of two valley cover end gaskets. They normally come in a valley cover kit.We're talking the windscreen plenum on a D2, as the crappy BMW era GR plastic lacks UV inhibitors and cracks prematurely [emoji6]

[RobMichelle]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210613/153ca55fbccdafd6a9c36d2922080d1c.jpg

Says fits both td5 & v8

[101RRS]

We're talking the windscreen plenum on a D2, as the crappy BMW era GR plastic lacks UV inhibitors and cracks prematurely [emoji6]

Oh OK thanks - the OP needs to be more specific [thumbsupbig] - the pic looks like a V8 valley cover gasket at first glance with those 4 holes.

Cheers

[Rok_Dr]

There used to be a chap on eBay from Malaysia (rexypow?) who did the fibreglass reproductions along with the instrument binnacles and A pillars, however last time I looked he was no longer on there.

FWIW get the part number and then I ring up your local Land Rover dealer, you may be pleasantly surprised at the price they quote you. When I bought the gutter trims for my D2 couple of years ago the local dealer was significantly cheaper than buying overseas and paying freight.

And finally don’t be tempted to buy secondhand they will only break sooner

cheers

Steve

[PhilipA]

They usually break from the actions of windscreen replacers.
The bonnet has to be removed to remove the plenum when a new windscreen is being fitted.
The fitters all try to remove the plenum with the bonnet still on and they break in the middle and elsewhere as the fitter tries to wrangle it out.
Mine is one I swapped about 10 years ago as part of a deal to buy LR tank .

Regards PhilipA

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[Nanna Truck]

After much searching to replace a multiple times cracked Plenum I purchased a Fiberglass one from Landy Nut.
Expensive, well made and and with some patience fitted well. Very happy with the product.
Did add a line of Permatex Windscreen Sealer to the top edge and side water drains.
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA4MFgxMDgw/z/olwAAOSwh0ldcHdc/$_7.JPG

User ID landynut_ptyltd

Regards
Harry.

(https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/landynut_ptyltd)

[thai_tiger]

This is what the chap in Malaysia replied in Feb

Thank you for your enquiry.

Please find the quotation below:
1. Discovery 2 windscreen panel : USD$ 110
2. A Pillar Trim (1 set- L/H & R/H): USD$ 80
3. Shipment door-to-door to Perth (estimation): ±USD$ 96
TOTAL: ±USD$ 286

Please let me know if you would like to proceed with the order.

Thanks

[admiralranga]

Being a glutton for punishment, I gave barbagallo LR a ring they wanted ~$500 for one.



1. Discovery 2 windscreen panel : USD$ 110
2. A Pillar Trim (1 set- L/H & R/H): USD$ 80
3. Shipment door-to-door to Perth (estimation): ±USD$ 96
TOTAL: ±USD$ 286


thai_tiger if you do order some from him I'd be interested in seeing it's worth combining orders to help on shipping.

[trout1105]

Next time when you get your windscreen replaced on insurance get the plenium and the side plastics replaced, This is exactly what I did and it cost me $0 [biggrin][thumbsupbig][bigrolf]

[FisherX]

#Metoo. When I had a windscreen done under Shannon's at O'brian up in Cairns probably 5 or so years ago they replace the plenum and A pillar plastics as a "matter of course" the manager told me.

[Rok_Dr]

Next time when you get your windscreen replaced on insurance get the plenium and the side plastics replaced, This is exactly what I did and it cost me $0 [biggrin][thumbsupbig][bigrolf]

Ditto I got my A pillars and top moulding included when my windscreen was replaced 4 years ago. Unfortunately I had replaced my plenium a couple of years before that as it had cracked :(



Being a glutton for punishment, I gave barbagallo LR a ring they wanted ~$500 for one.


In comparison LRdirect in the UK quote $582 inc shipping for the genuine part so Barbagallos are competitive on this occasion....

Cheers

Steve

[Grahame Roberts]

After much searching to replace a multiple times cracked Plenum I purchased a Fiberglass one from Landy Nut.
Expensive, well made and and with some patience fitted well. Very happy with the product.
Did add a line of Permatex Windscreen Sealer to the top edge and side water drains.
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA4MFgxMDgw/z/olwAAOSwh0ldcHdc/$_7.JPG

User ID landynut_ptyltd

Regards
Harry.

(https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/landynut_ptyltd)

Yes $300 plus delivery. New fibreglass.

[thai_tiger]

Being a glutton for punishment, I gave barbagallo LR a ring they wanted ~$500 for one.



thai_tiger if you do order some from him I'd be interested in seeing it's worth combining orders to help on shipping.


Ive messaged him will let you know the outcome

[au.shammus]

my 2c worth, i purchased the fiberglass A Pillar covers and Windscreen plenum from Landynut last year off his Gumtree Ads, they have been pretty good so far

Owen

[Djk91]

This is what the chap in Malaysia replied in Feb

Thank you for your enquiry.

Please find the quotation below:
1. Discovery 2 windscreen panel : USD$ 110
2. A Pillar Trim (1 set- L/H & R/H): USD$ 80
3. Shipment door-to-door to Perth (estimation): ±USD$ 96
TOTAL: ±USD$ 286

Please let me know if you would like to proceed with the order.

Thanks




Hi mate,

I was wondering how you got on with this?

I would love to get my hands on some of these myself.

If possible could you share the details of the seller please.

Cheers,

Djk91

[thai_tiger]

Hi mate,

I was wondering how you got on with this?

I would love to get my hands on some of these myself.

If possible could you share the details of the seller please.

Cheers,

Djk91


Hi ya

Im trying to find his details but the last time i chatted with him the quote for shipping to perth was US$220 which is crazy but sign of the times
will keep you posted

Thx

[Jambot]

Been on the hunt for a new one of these for a while. Reached out to Landy Nut but no reply.
Are the fibreglass ones from SE Asia now ghosts of the past?

[Dervish.]

Just yesterday I sent a question to Land Rover classic parts, if it will be avail anymore.
It's out of stock at their website.

.. and I need two of these.

I was kinda hoping to buy them on blak friday as classic parts have had some discounts then.

For future reference the part number is JAK000010PMA
JAK000010PMA - Land Rover Moulding-plenum air intake extension | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts (https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/jak000010pma-moulding-plenum-air-intake-extension.html)

Any tips on the fiberglass ones are VERY welcome!

[V8Ian]

I wonder how many we'd need to make a group buy feasible.

[RobMichelle]

Il take one

[Noisy]

I could do with a new one as well

[admiralranga]

same here

[V8Ian]

I need one and a RHS A pillar trim.

[76monty]

I'll take one as well

[onebob]

and me too

[ozscott]

Keen

[Dervish.]

I need one and a RHS A pillar trim.

I'd like to have a couple of sets of the a pilar trims also.

Just got some cheapo chinesium ones from aliexpress and well, they are too tight of a fit to be put on with the rubber seal and metal clips.
Genuine ones are whopping 160 GBP each...

[discorevy]

I think I must be missing something as I can see plenty of people expressing interest for some sort of group buy, but not 1 link to any supplier who might have them in stock, what's the go with this?

[Noisy]

I think I must be missing something as I can see plenty of people expressing interest for some sort of group buy, but not 1 link to any supplier who might have them in stock, what's the go with this?

The problem is i dont think anyone makes the aftermarket ones anymore its genuine or nothing, at least that's what i have found on my own search for one.

[d2dave]

I all so need one so if any sort of group buy comes around, I'm in.

[Bohica]

How hard would it be to make a fibre glass mould for this? Says the man that has no experience in fibre glass.

[V8Ian]

How hard would it be to make a fibre glass mould for this? Says the man that has no experience in fibre glass.
The first major hurdle would be to find an unbroken one, from which to make the mould. [bigsad]

[Bohica]

The first major hurdle would be to find an unbroken one, from which to make the mould. [bigsad]

It would be possible to use one that is broken in two and repaired. Has to be a good repair! 12mm hardwood across the defect to align the parts correctly. The join or seam line in the mould could be wet and dry sanded out.

Any one got a broken set near western suburbs, melbourne?

[V8Ian]

It would be possible to use one that is broken in two and repaired. Has to be a good repair! 12mm hardwood across the defect to align the parts correctly. The join or seam line in the mould could be wet and dry sanded out.
If I pulled mine off, it would be like putting a twenty piece jigsaw together with only fifteen pieces. [bigrolf]

[Bohica]

Mine is in two pieces, I wonder how many I would get if I took it out.

[AK83]

Mine is in two pieces, I wonder how many I would get if I took it out.

exponentially more! ... but at least 20 as per the previous reply [bigrolf]

[Bohica]

Easy to remove
Atlantic British Presents: Installing Center Air Intake Moulding - Discovery Series II - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaN3R36EDV0)
I think I'd get 2 bits.

[AK83]

....
I think I'd get 2 bits.

I removed my single piece unit one day, and at the 7 min mark of the video you linked, I ended up with two pieces. I think every time you get to this "7 min mark" of wiggling the piece, you end up with more pieces than you originally did! [biggrin]

[Bohica]

You could use woven glass mat with a thin black resin to make it look like carbon fibre!

[V8Ian]

You could use woven glass mat with a thin black resin to make it look like carbon fibre!
What's this "you", white fella? [tonguewink]
You seem to have the best example from which to make a mould, I'll organise a group buy from you. [biggrin]

[Bohica]

What's this "you", white fella? [tonguewink]
You seem to have the best example from which to make a mould, I'll organise a group buy from you. [biggrin]

Yeah ok, what are the down sides to not having the plenum?

[AK83]

Yeah ok, what are the down sides to not having the plenum?

Water down into the HVAC blower and beyond! That openign at the least needs to be covered.

On a side note, I found on the TD5 I had to make a small 'shield' to stop water ingress through the opening(under the plenum). .. just some (self adhesive) rubber strip surrounding the raised part of the opening and butted up against the underside of the plenum.

I think what was happening, was water sitting in the bulkhead valley, then when moving off, it'd splash into the opening, down to the blower ... buggered blower.

[ozscott]

I sikad fine mesh over the HVAC opening snd then put thick rubber pinch grip over the edge that buts up close to the plenum cover. Works well to keep rats, water and leaves etc out. Cheers

[RRT]

Looking for a transmission guard and this one came up!

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