Thread: Snorkel Options for D4. Pros & Cons

Hi Everyone,

I just collected my D4 after having a Safari snorkel (and a cargo barrier) fitted a couple of hours ago. Both look strong and durable. My wife and I are going on a LR Experience Day next Saturday and I will be in a better position to see how the new kit goes. The trip will involve highway driving as well as off-road work. I am interested to see (hear) if I get any wind noise on the highway.

Incidentally from my driving position I can't see the snorkel at all. It really fits very well.

To the person - I apologise I can't remember whom - who asked if the cargo barrier is removable the answer is yes (after removing 4 bolts from the floor and two from the roof) about a 10-15 minute job.

I can't praise OL Rockdale highly enough. They seem to have done a very professional job and they took all the time I needed to answer my questions about the kit (and my dealer-fitted dual battery system) that I wanted even well after their knock-off time. I never felt rushed nor hassled. Either they don't have a life or they are genuinely interested in LR vehicles. I suspect the latter.

Cheers

George

Keep us posted...

Dorko

Originally Posted by sniegy

George,
Unfortunately the wading depth has not changed, it is still 700mm when in off road height.

I have heard a rumor from another forum that the safari version is also not water tight.
I think a legal hearing is on the cards as a vehicle drowned as an understanding that the "Snorkel" didnt do its job!

Also, as Stornoway SA has said, Electric dont like water, so it also may be a limiting factor.

Cheers.

Thanks Sniergy and Stornoway SA,

As noted no intention of testing the wading depth. The idea of water in cabin, drowned electrical's are one thing but ingesting water into the engine is a whole other level.

I would make the assumption that the RAI or snorkel would simply minimise the possibility of water entering the engine if by some act of misfortune you did get a bit to deep.

Dreaming of a trip to Cape York one day and watching some of those river crossings looks like deep water crossings are part of the adventure.

Regards,

George

Originally Posted by sniegy

George,
Unfortunately the wading depth has not changed, it is still 700mm when in off road height.

I have heard a rumor from another forum that the safari version is also not water tight.
I think a legal hearing is on the cards as a vehicle drowned as an understanding that the "Snorkel" didnt do its job!

Also, as Stornoway SA has said, Electric dont like water, so it also may be a limiting factor.

Cheers.

The Safari assembly itself is watertight, up to where it joins the OE components. The LR RAI is not watertight around the join to the guard, and obviously the same once it joins the other OE components. ( Thanks Gordon ) My pick is still the Safari.

Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

The Safari assembly itself is watertight, up to where it joins the OE components. The LR RAI is not watertight around the join to the guard, and obviously the same once it joins the other OE components. ( Thanks Gordon ) My pick is still the Safari.

Admiral,
I do not doubt you, but all in all it depends on the fitter i suppose.
If that person didnt do the job at hand correctly then such circumstances can arise.

From memory the Safari version replaces all existing plumbing from the guard to the air box & then it is also sealed(if done correctly).
Therefore creating a watertight "intake".
But from memory the D3/4 airbox has a duck bill (similar to the D2 airbox) below it to let water escape & if drowned enough, intake water also.

Cheers

I have a sarfari snorkel fitted to my D3 and found there was a small increase in wind noise. However this can be reduced by rotating the intake scoop by a very small angle at a time until you find the right position to reduce the noise to a minimum. It would seem the edge of scoop influences the noise level.

Re the pricing - prices quoted here usually include fitting where it would be a little pointless to quote that from the UK. I could be wrong, it's happend once before...

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

Hi Everyone,

I just collected my D4 after having a Safari snorkel (and a cargo barrier) fitted a couple of hours ago. Both look strong and durable. My wife and I are going on a LR Experience Day next Saturday and I will be in a better position to see how the new kit goes. The trip will involve highway driving as well as off-road work. I am interested to see (hear) if I get any wind noise on the highway.

Incidentally from my driving position I can't see the snorkel at all. It really fits very well.

To the person - I apologise I can't remember whom - who asked if the cargo barrier is removable the answer is yes (after removing 4 bolts from the floor and two from the roof) about a 10-15 minute job.

I can't praise OL Rockdale highly enough. They seem to have done a very professional job and they took all the time I needed to answer my questions about the kit (and my dealer-fitted dual battery system) that I wanted even well after their knock-off time. I never felt rushed nor hassled. Either they don't have a life or they are genuinely interested in LR vehicles. I suspect the latter.

Cheers

George

Hi George, I had the same work done at the same place. I had a few small issues but Gordon is doing everthing to get it all sorted. He loves Land Rovers and is very knowledgeable and committed to getting the job done right.

Did you say you had a dealer fitted duel battery system? Which dealer and how/where did they fit a battery? I got OL to do mine. I'll post some photos soon as I had two extra batteries installed.

Enjoy the drive day.

Peter