General Question-Snorkel

[growler2058]

Absolutely must be water tight including some silicone in the drain on the primary filter housing (td42) dunno if others are the same

[04OFF]

Any snorkel needs to be properly fitted, even a safari snorkel will leak if it's not properly installed.

Tony

Yes, and going from stories ive read, unfortunatly getting it fitted by a retailer that sells snorkels, does not always "guarantee" your snorkel is fitted correctly .

If you do choose to fit one yourself, i suggest you don't use any old silicone, but use a Automotive Adhesive-sealant product from the "Sikaflex" range, its a Polyurethane and much stronger, plus it wont encourage rust, is sensor safe, and comes in Black (other colours are available)

[chrissey]

Hi,

thanksd, very helpful information here. Any suggestions where to get a snorkel, preferably Safari for cheap? I anyone in the Forum selling snorkels or knows a place to save a $ or two?

thank you guys,


Chris

[04OFF]

I found these guys had pretty decent pricing on Safari brand snorkels

http://www.olbis.com.au/ap_template/...ri_snorkel.asp


Just to give you a rough idea...


If you plan to do it yourself, you may need a large hole saw, and air hacksaw or tin snips etc , plus Sikaflex , some paint (to cover bare metal after cutting) and a drill/drill bits.

Id never fitted a snorkel before and a Safari on my GU took me 5 hrs (not sure about GQ fitment) , i did spend almost a hour modifying a few things i didn't like with some of the pipework tho.



In general,i found prices for snorkel installation (GU, again not sure if that makes a big difference ?) seemed to start at around $250

[fixer982]

Oh and if you are checking water crossings, check that it's not a crocodile zone, as a snorkel won't help there. The rest is as everyone said, seal it up and fit a precleaner or filter if it's real dusty.

[Bigrig]

Why a safari? I got an ironman supplied and fitted for $580. Still not the cheapest item you'll put on your rig, but just like my panel chop today - if you value the vehicle and are not 100% confident in doing it, then get someone who knows how (and who has to warrant it for both product AND installation, which includes rust treatment - if you install the safari or any other brand yourself, kiss the warranty goodbye!).

Just my opinion - others on here have done theirs with great success.

[Johnny G]

Seems like cheap once off insurance to me

[Bigrig]

Seems like cheap once off insurance to me

Too right mate!!

[Warnie]

My Safari Snorkel for my GQ (GU was the same price) was $419 and me and a mate fitted it on Sunday. Safari for me represents proper R&D from a trusted brand and also is australian owned and made. For fitting yourself, you will need the:
- holesaw bit ~$40
- masking tape ~$2
- drill ($50-$700 depending on quality - I would recomend buying an impact drive drill so you can take wheel nuts and other random bolts off also with it EG: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280600450857?hlp=false)
- drill bits ~$20
- step drill bit up to ~20mm (16mm for the GQ) ~$20 for a set
- some rust proofing coating ~$10
- a caulking gun ~$10
- some non corrosive silicone ~$7

extra $115 + drill + self satisfaction

If you dont have these things it can be a costly job to go get them. But purchasing them will be an investement for future mods and also DIY's around the house.

I wasn't completely comfortable doing this to my troll so I asked a mate who was comfortable to give me a hand, no worry's.

The mob I bought my snorkel off was sunshine state 4x4 at Archerfield