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s851
27th June 2009, 11:52 PM
Hi all

Is there any major problem with replacing the whole oilbath filter and hose assembly (2.25 P S2A), with one of those circular air filter units (with a reputable air filter installed) directly on top of the carby?

This setup will only be for city driving, when going into dustier environments
i would reconnect the oil bath.


cheers
isuzurover
28th June 2009, 12:04 AM
I have a hilux filter assembly on mine, fitted into the LH guard.

A (correctly sized) cellulose fibre (paper) air filter will be more efficient than the oilbath. There is a reason they aren't used any more.
JDNSW
28th June 2009, 06:19 AM
As isuzurover says, there is no reason not to use one, although you may find the clearance under the bonnet limits your choice of filters unless you use a remote one as he suggests, and provided the installation is airtight and the element of adequate size.

John
Blknight.aus
29th June 2009, 06:05 AM
and you'd want to do this because?
s851
29th June 2009, 10:23 PM
ok sounds good, thanks
Newbs-IIA
2nd July 2009, 01:37 PM
Has anyone put a snorkel on a Series? would like to know about it :D

seems there is plenty of room next to the firewall on the LH side to fit a remote air box but don't know about a sorkel as I like to fold my windscrene down on a regular basis...
isuzurover
2nd July 2009, 05:52 PM
Has anyone put a snorkel on a Series? would like to know about it :D

seems there is plenty of room next to the firewall on the LH side to fit a remote air box but don't know about a sorkel as I like to fold my windscrene down on a regular basis...

yes.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

If I ever wanted to fold the screen down it would take about 2 minutes to remove the snorkel (2 screws, 1 bolt and a hose clamp).

There is a hilux filter housing squeezed into the spot where the heater would be on a SIII.
Lotz-A-Landies
2nd July 2009, 08:40 PM
Ben

Has the RAEME RSM ever put you on report for damaging a military Land Rover? :D :D :D

Diana

P.S. Newbs IIa: Snorkels have been optional extras for Land Rovers since the 80" model.
isuzutoo-eh
2nd July 2009, 08:59 PM
Ben

Has the RAEME RSM ever put you on report for damaging a military Land Rover? :D :D :D

Diana


Still manages to pose for the BEST pics shown on this forum bar none :D

Ben, please think of me when writing your Will :p

Great looking Landy
Cheers
Mark
isuzurover
3rd July 2009, 12:55 AM
Ben

Has the RAEME RSM ever put you on report for damaging a military Land Rover? :D :D :D

Diana

P.S. Newbs IIa: Snorkels have been optional extras for Land Rovers since the 80" model.

I think you meant to say "improving" ;)

Given the modifications done to it in Vietnam, I don't think they have a leg to stand on:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/698.jpg

It was basically a rolling wreck when I bought it, as it had been neglected as a shooting hack then badly rolled by the previous owner. But the panels are all original, I painstakingly straightened them all - even though the sides of the rear tub were caved in about 12" in the middle on each side.

It is badly in need of a respray though, and I am contemplating returning it to olive drab.





Ben, please think of me when writing your Will :p

Great looking Landy
Cheers
Mark

Thanks for the kind words Mark. Should I ever decide to part with it you will be the first to know!