Thread: Air intakes, snorkels and brands

^^^^^^ this!

PS nice shot/rig!

Edit: the standard air box tubing is the most restrictive part of the system anyway - Nuggets kit solves this (and the sealing issues) so don't worry about which snorkel for airflow reasons.

Thanks for the replies.

Mike, appreciate that link. getting my understanding up. Yeah, will order a Mantec and will be calling Nugget to get the new air box kit etc. Anywhere in Australia to buy them?

beauty.

Is that the mantec PM102?

Also this nugget that everyone speaks of.... how do we contact him?

I'm going to jump in right here with some additional naivety.

I've just had a Safari snorkle fitted by ARB. . . . .certainly nothing ever mention about this Nugget stuff . . . .

Q) am I safe to wade ?

The piping inside looks to be sealed etc . . . .confused .com

Model: 2013 110 Deefer

Ian

Originally Posted by debruiser

Is that the mantec PM102?

Also this nugget that everyone speaks of.... how do we contact him?

Go to the verandah - his kits are in there.

Ian, if they've sealed the factory ducting you're good (not as good as a Nugget kit, but probably good enough), if not, try and think of your snorkel as more of a presentation piece than something functional.

Originally Posted by n plus one

Ian, if they've sealed the factory ducting you're good (not as good as a Nugget kit, but probably good enough), if not, try and think of your snorkel as more of a presentation piece than something functional.

That just fills me with fear

Not being the most mechanically minded . . . . . I'll take recommendations on:

1) how to check

2) getting help to check

3) where to go to get it checked

😱

Ian

I am new into this research, but have read blocking the air intake, i.e.: safari, either remove the head and place piece of timber or pastil bag over top and the engine should stall.. But this is what i have read, I have no idea if this is reliable or damaging to engine- so wait for the expert to rip the *** out of my above comment before trying.

I also get the general feeling after reading these threads for a few years and talking to people on the road, that they seem to think a safari is a snorkel. I suppose because it is called a safari snorkel, but that in fact it would be more accurate to call them all raised air intakes, and that quite a lot of RIA are not sealed even remotely close to being a snorkel- which sorta stopped me from getting one, because I saw the main reason (although changed my mind a little on this), being for water crossing and believing I would not have some catostrophic issue because of water int he engine... and I'd rather not have one on, than one on that doesn't really work.

debruiser

I found a profile/contact number that seems to fit 'nugget'
My Profile - Nugget Stuff @ ExplorOz Members
I am not sure of this is him as yet, but will look again on the /Verandah for his details - I didn't find them last night anywhere- although I must admit to getting lost sometimes in the folders of AULRO.

The basics are that a diesel engine won't run without air and to "suffocate" it is the easiest not mechanical or electrical way to stop it running.

A sealed snorkel (one that is safe to wade beyond 900mm) should behave as follows:

1. Remove the intake head (very simple with no mechanical skill needed)
2. Start your engine and let it idle.
3. Using a piece of rubber as a seal, place a piece of timber over the intake pipe at the top of the snorkel and press down as hard as you can.
4. If your system is sealed properly you should have at the very least have a rev flutter and if your grip on the piece of timber is strong enough, cut the engine out.

If it doesn't do this your system is NOT sealed and you WILL take water on during a deep wade which WILL destroy your engine. (This counts for all diesels).

I personally don't feel it possible to seal the original ducting on a Td5 or Tdci Puma to achieve this and the only option is alternative ducting as per Nugget's system...

I've owned 300 Tdi's with sealed systems as described, but as I don't have an after market setup like Nugget's, I know for a fact my Puma is not safe to wade beyond the 900mm with a steady bow wave or 500mm if there is any risk of stopping during the crossing.

Cheers,

Lou