Fitting a safari snorkel to a D4

[landoman]

I have read in the FAQ that the only real option for a snorkel on a D4 is the safari

Question.......... if I have same fitted by reputable supplier will all the plumbing to make it water tight come as standard with the fitting or or there any thing I need to watch out for or check ..... Don't want to find out it not properly water hold out in the middle of a cape river

Many thanks

[Disco W.A]

Yes it's all included in the kit so as long as they follow the instructions it will be fine, ask them to seal the drain hole in the air cleaner box

[landoman]

Thanks ......is that to stop water getting in via that hole

Also ........anywhere in sydney that people could re comment do a good job in fitting snorkel to d4

[jonesy63]

I beg to differ on sealing up the drain hole. It is a one-way valve, so water can drain out of the airbox - not let water into the airbox from underneath. The idea is that when it is raining - hard - your airbox will partially fill with rain water and that one-way valve allows it to drain out.

landoman - as far as fitting in Sydney, I would recommend take it to a LR specialist - like OL Rockdale, Davis Performace Landys, Graeme Cooper, etc.

[landoman]

I beg to differ on sealing up the drain hole. It is a one-way valve, so water can drain out of the airbox - not let water into the airbox from underneath. The idea is that when it is raining - hard - your airbox will partially fill with rain water and that one-way valve allows it to drain out.

landoman - as far as fitting in Sydney, I would recommend take it to a LR specialist - like OL Rockdale, Davis Performace Landys, Graeme Cooper, etc.

Thanks good advice ......I'll give them a call

[Disco W.A]

[QUOTE=jonesy63;2341502]I beg to differ on sealing up the drain hole. It is a one-way valve, so water can drain out of the airbox - not let water into the airbox from underneath. The idea is that when it is raining - hard - your airbox will partially fill with rain water and that one-way valve allows it to drain out.



there is also a drain hole as well as the one way valve, I did not seal the one way valve just the drain hole.


as long as you keep a bow wave its unlikely any water would get in

[landoman]

A silly question
If there is a drain hole ( as well as oneway valve ) how would I check that it had been sealed up after the snorkel is fitted and before I test it in some deep water

I like to check on these things cos my experience is that sometimes even if you tell people to do something it it can get forgotten .......and don't want to find water in my air box as that kind of defeats the purpose of fitting a snorkel ......I think

I'm not mechanical .....so if there is a way for the mechanically challenged to check this please let me know
Many thanks

[Redback]

A silly question
If there is a drain hole ( as well as oneway valve ) how would I check that it had been sealed up after the snorkel is fitted and before I test it in some deep water

I like to check on these things cos my experience is that sometimes even if you tell people to do something it it can get forgotten .......and don't want to find water in my air box as that kind of defeats the purpose of fitting a snorkel ......I think

I'm not mechanical .....so if there is a way for the mechanically challenged to check this please let me know
Many thanks

There's only one way to check, take the top off the airbox and take the air filter out and look at the hole to see if it's filled in.

I had mine done at Opposite Lock in Kogarah, had no issues with water, I've done a few crossing at bonnet height, also the Safari snorkle is design so the rain water doesn't get into the airbox.

FROM SAFARI WEBSITE

Safari Snorkels are positively sealed in order to provide the engine with the ultimate in protection during river crossings and dusty desert driving conditions. All Safari Charge Air Rams feature a highly effective water separator system built right into the air ram in order to remove rain water from the incoming air stream - thus ensuring safe engine operation througheven the most torrential tropical storms.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/1259.jpg

An added benefit of the unique Safari Charge Air Ram is that it can be rotated to any position. This means great peace of mind for those who plan to travel in cold or high altitude conditions where heavy snow falls are anticipated. By rotating the air ram to face away from the prevailing wind/direction of motion, the air ram delivers additional protection from the choking effects of snow build-up inside the air intake.


Baz.

[landoman]

Ok thanks that sounds easy ...........was more worried if you got water under the bonnet that it could leak back up into the air box if the hole not sealed .......but I guess if this happens there is more to worry about than a little water in the air box .

[Redback]

Ok thanks that sounds easy ...........was more worried if you got water under the bonnet that it could leak back up into the air box if the hole not sealed .......but I guess if this happens there is more to worry about than a little water in the air box .

You would need to be in very deep water and for a while before water came in through that drain hole and if you were, there other things just as bad to worry about.

Rule of thumb when doing deep crossings, if you can't walk it, don't drive it, have a strap already connected, on the front if following, on the rear if leading, don't drive in at speed, don't do it if alone, always have another vehicle with you and use a bra when possible.

Baz.

[landoman]

Thanks Baz .......sound advice indeed .......get the snorkel fitted next week
So will be ready to go ........but as you say still need to take all sensible precautions .......it doesn't turn your landrover into a submarine .......

[Learner]

Hi Landoman,
I have heard from the UK that the D4 RAI is sealed from the mudguard to the air box. I can't confirm this, but a LR spares dept should be able to do so.

[landoman]

Thanks for that ......but have gone with the safari now
Have always heard that the OEM is not water tight
If they now have a water tight one that will be good but the price differential
Will still put a lot of people off

[l00kin4]

Hi landoman,

Sorry to pick up on this slightly old thread. Could you tell me roughly how much the snorkel and install cost?

Happy to communicate via PM if you prefer..

Thanks,
David

[winaje]

Snorkel are are $550, and a couple of hours for an experienced fitter. Not too hard to fit yourself if you're ok with tools.

Genuine Safari Snorkel Land Rover Discovery 3 06 09 SS385HF Brand NEW | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-SAFARI-SNORKEL-LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-3-06-09-SS385HF-BRAND-NEW-/301541494387) Even though this says D3 it fits D4 exactly the same.

https://app.box.com/d3safarisnorkelinstructions

[l00kin4]

Thanks Will,

I'm ok on the tools but must admit being slightly put off by the hardness of the A-pillar. I'll read up on it a bit more and decide whether to do it myself.

David

[LRD414]

.... I'll read up on it a bit more and decide whether to do it myself ....

David, this excellent write-up (link below) certainly put me off doing it myself :)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/219171-discovery-3-safari-snorkel-install.html

Cheers,
Scott