Snorkels

[kemsafe@bigpond.com]

I have been advised to fit a snorkel to my 4.2 deisel when crossing the simpson
Any one can tell me what type I should get or are they really nescerary?
Reg

[Bigrig]

What type wouldn't be so much the concern mate - that comes down to budget and looks - they all (reputable brands) do essentially the same thing so a no brainer on that one. Where you'll get conjecture is the topic of "are they really necessary". Probably a better question (because no, they aren't "necessary") is "what is the benefits of fitting one". That's probably going to be more unanimous across the answers. The benefits of fitting one are better air flow, the air intake sits higher and there is better ability for the snorkel to allow the engine to breath fresher cooler air that is being forcibly rammed down the air intake (so it's said - but having been out there, the dust is just as thick at 6 feet above the road as it is at 3 feet above the road, so that argument is a bit subjective!!). I found I got better fuel economy also (only slight) with the snorkel, and the obvious winner is being able to traverse deeper water without the fear of hydro locking your engine (will need diffs, transfer case and gearbox breathers all round for this also).

I don't know that it is absolutely necessary to have one for the simpson trip and that should raise a few examples from people also, but it is not a bad addition to the vehicle in general mate for a range of reasons, and even just to give you peace of mind for the trip also!

Good luck with the decision and no doubt others will throw up their two cents worth shortly ....

[growler2058]

As big rig stated the benefits are there, if your travelling in a "convoy" even two up stay back from the vehicle infront to clear the air of thick heavy bulldust give your snorkel a chance to do its job

[rkinsey]

I think you have covered all arguments. For me, I would install one just as a matter of course. You never know what you are going to come accross with a trip like this so following the boy scout code of "Be Prepared" is probably a good idea.

I believe in travelling light but I also balance that with equipment you may need out in the wild. Also, what hapens if you come accross someone out there that needs your help and you dont have simple tools......

Cheers,

Rob

[HippoNZ]

Snorkels are great in general to have regardless of where your journey takes you. They a better for your engine in the long run. If your crossing dusty roads then some snorkels have filters in them also, helps catch bits and pieces before it reaches your main filter. I've heard also you can get better fuel economy from a snorkel. I don't know what the simpson is like so couldn't advise on that one but some one will be able to tell.

Cheers

[timbar]

What type wouldn't be so much the concern mate - that comes down to budget and looks - they all (reputable brands) do essentially the same thing so a no brainer on that one. Where you'll get conjecture is the topic of "are they really necessary". Probably a better question (because no, they aren't "necessary") is "what is the benefits of fitting one". That's probably going to be more unanimous across the answers. The benefits of fitting one are better air flow, the air intake sits higher and there is better ability for the snorkel to allow the engine to breath fresher cooler air that is being forcibly rammed down the air intake (so it's said - but having been out there, the dust is just as thick at 6 feet above the road as it is at 3 feet above the road, so that argument is a bit subjective!!). I found I got better fuel economy also (only slight) with the snorkel, and the obvious winner is being able to traverse deeper water without the fear of hydro locking your engine (will need diffs, transfer case and gearbox breathers all round for this also).

I don't know that it is absolutely necessary to have one for the simpson trip and that should raise a few examples from people also, but it is not a bad addition to the vehicle in general mate for a range of reasons, and even just to give you peace of mind for the trip also!

Good luck with the decision and no doubt others will throw up their two cents worth shortly ....

Well Said Big Rig maybe AB could Help out with this one check out this thread

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ll=1#post60275

[Maxhead]

G'Day and welcome mate

[Finly Owner]

One thing no one has offerewd is, you can turn head of snorkel to face rear, to stop dust being driven into snorkel, and air intake will pull in what air it needs.

Tim

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[chrissey]

Hi all,

just reading this thread as I am about to get a snorkel fitted to my Safari. Now I read you would need "diffs, transfer case and gearbox breathers" fitted as well, what does that mean? Is a snorkel nonsense without having those things fitted as well and doing e.g a water crossing? Obviously you wont drown your engine if your diffs, or gearbox fails but still it will prevent you from carrying on travelling and cause cost intensive repairs, right?