test run

[steve s]

hi all i didn't fit the snorkel so that i could wade through water up to the roof on the rtts last year richard sucked up water and his truck is a hell of a lot higher than mine i only intend to drive in water lets say up to the top of my tyres but if i miss judge it and the water comes over my bonnet (just) then i wont my truck to survive but thanks for all the advice

[Apache]

There wont be a power boost - if anything there'll be a loss due to the extra pipework. There is a turbo in the way and that will negate any tiny ram effect you'll get. It 'sounds' more powerful though, with the passenger window down

Also, a snorkel isn't designed so you can wade up to the top of your screen. Various ECUs and sensors will take exception before you get to that point. Look on it as an insurance policy incase you cock up and end up with a wave hitting the front of the truck. Keep going bonnet depth regularly and you're asking for trouble, snorkel or not!

[JUDWAK]

not a bad job mate in my opinion
just make sure you do it right if your planning on going in deep water
it needs to be sealed realy tight it sucks like a hoover dip that in water its all ends badly
just check its tight and sealed
bung the hole up in the bottom of the air box
K&N do a filter that dont let water though use that on the top
take out the standard air fliter
makes a loverly sound and its a bit of a power boost too
acts like an air injection kit
but thats just my opinion

[Albannach]

Fair do's....I was also trying to think of a one-way valve type thing....some floaty ball valve (pingpong ball that seals a hole).....or even an old ball-cock type thing

I've seen some that have a longish tube that's closed at one end. The weight of whatever is in the tube is supposed to open the end and let whatever is in out. In reality, they just choke up!

[Ava_Banana]

You need some kind of drain somewhere, or something to keep moisture out.

I've not looked, but the drains inside filter housings tend to be on the dirty side of the filter and are generally one way valve affairs.

As I said, not looked, so am up for correction.

Fair do's....I was also trying to think of a one-way valve type thing....some floaty ball valve (pingpong ball that seals a hole).....or even an old ball-cock type thing

[GRASSMAN]

Looks good.

Only thing I'd ask is the bit circled in the attached picture, did you straighten it out?

My thought's were, how is the flexi pipe sealed into to the PVC
pipe? I'm not nit picking just don't want to see a surf engine
full of water. Take the tools required to remove the glow plugs
should it fill with water.

[Albannach]

Errr...I was thinking of doing the "snorkel" thing......but I read somewhere else on here that you should also block up the drain in the bottom of the airbox, otherwise the water would just come in through that....

I'm still undecided on a snorkel......it may have to be homemade as I can't afford a Safari or similar.....and I don't know whether I can take a saw to the wing.

.......although I think I have found a 3rd gen "breaker"

You need some kind of drain somewhere, or something to keep moisture out.

I've not looked, but the drains inside filter housings tend to be on the dirty side of the filter and are generally one way valve affairs.

As I said, not looked, so am up for correction.

[Ava_Banana]

That may eventually fill with water/crud and as it's a low point, it'll block the air flow.

Everything should run down towards the air filter box, there's usually a drain in there.

Errr...I was thinking of doing the "snorkel" thing......but I read somewhere else on here that you should also block up the drain in the bottom of the airbox, otherwise the water would just come in through that....

I'm still undecided on a snorkel......it may have to be homemade as I can't afford a Safari or similar.....and I don't know whether I can take a saw to the wing.

.......although I think I have found a 3rd gen "breaker"

[steve s]

will look in to that thanks

[Albannach]

mmmm see what you mean i was going to drill a hole in the bend and fit a length of pipe (drain pipe ) and when off roading i would fit a bung in the end

If you can, I'd take the wing off and re-position it all to do away with the low point.

[steve s]

mmmm see what you mean i was going to drill a hole in the bend and fit a length of pipe (drain pipe ) and when off roading i would fit a bung in the end

[Albannach]

er no

That may eventually fill with water/crud and as it's a low point, it'll block the air flow.

Everything should run down towards the air filter box, there's usually a drain in there.

[steve s]

Looks good.

Only thing I'd ask is the bit circled in the attached picture, did you straighten it out?

er no

[Albannach]

Looks good.

Only thing I'd ask is the bit circled in the attached picture, did you straighten it out?

[Growler]

whats your radio reception like NOW

Can I ask what makes you ask that question ? Before I rip my stereo out