How water tight is the Defender air box?

[CaptainDan]

Can anyone tell me how water tight is the air box on 2.2l diesel? sealing the snorkel at the body is one thing but can water get in if the air box is under water??:confused:

[carlschmid2002]

Yes. The joins under the bonnet just slide together. Contact Nugget on here. He makes an airtight kit. That replaces the standard plumbing.

[jackdef90]

Or you could just put some sealant on the join like I did, Havn't had it submerged enough to tell if it works but I'm pretty confident it would

[CaptainDan]

I am looking to fit a Sherpa snorkel and it occurred to me that its pointless if water gets in from the air box or other joints. Thanks for both replies, 2 other questions: How do I get my photo on the threads (new member finding my way) and how do I contact Nugget?

Cheers
CaptainDan

[Bushie]

try
nugget stuff home (http://www.nuggetstuff.com)

or PM nugge t (space between e and t)


Martyn

[CaptainDan]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/817.jpg

[loanrangie]

Defender , water tight ..... not in the same sentence.:D

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[Drover]

It's not !

Sealing the snorkel/ducting to the air box is one thing and the Nugget Stuff kit is pretty good.

But be aware the air box lid is not water proof at all. Deep water crossing, with water upto or over the bonnet will cause water to leak under the lid into the box wetting the element.

I've tried silicon grease, adhesive backed foam around the lid, nothing works......we need Nugget to start manufacturing a replacement air box assemble.

[lump_a_charcoal]

How is the Nugget kit fitted if a snorkel is already installed?

[Drover]

Take the snorkelled off.....fit the Nugget kit, put the snorkel back on :D

[Blknight.aus]

Can anyone tell me how water tight is the air box


This links to the word for it (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colander)

[bradleyfamily88]

Be mindful that if the 2.2 puma is the same as the 2.4 puma refitting the air cleaner lid is critical. A lot of people have difficulty with it and will put it back on without fitting it properly allowing water to get in.

[tact]

Be mindful that if the 2.2 puma is the same as the 2.4 puma refitting the air cleaner lid is critical. A lot of people have difficulty with it and will put it back on without fitting it properly allowing water to get in.

Absolutely! First hand experience: Thought my barge (2.2 TDCi) had developed a nice new induction note on the drive home after recent oil service at the dealer. Lifted the bonnet at home for a peek - sure enough they didn't engage both the lugs on the lid properly into their sockets. Left a significant gap half way round the lid. It's fiddly to engage both these lugs properly when reseating the air box lid.