Thread: Snorkel Options for D4. Pros & Cons

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

Hi Guys,

I am lead to believe that the LR 'snorkel' is not a conventional snorkel as we know it rather it is a 'Raised Air Intake' I am told that the pipe under the bonnet is actually perforated much like Ag pipe. The LR version is not waterproof which really begs the questions as to why have a LR one fitted at all.

I am having a Safari snorkel fitted next week for $800 all up. I am a bit skeptical as ARB say that Safari have not produced a D4 snorkel yet. ARB are not fitting my snorkel. I am guessing that the snorkel I am getting is the D3 version slightly modified for fitting purposes. The body shape is the same etc so there should not be much difference. I am also have a cargo barrier fitted at the same time so as to keep the fitting costs down.

I would be interested to know the detail of RoverLander's snorkel type and where he had it fitted.

Cheers

George

I would not be too concerned. I am going down this path myself. The advice to me from my contacts in 4WD stores, is that the D3 Safari snorkel fits without modification.

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

I am also have a cargo barrier fitted at the same time so as to keep the fitting costs down.

George K,

Is the cargo barrier able to be removed, i.e. so can be put in for trips and then taken off for normal use. ?

Regards,

George

Milford cargo barrier is simplt to put in and out - less than 2 minutes!

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

Hi Guys,

I am lead to believe that the LR 'snorkel' is not a conventional snorkel as we know it rather it is a 'Raised Air Intake' I am told that the pipe under the bonnet is actually perforated much like Ag pipe. The LR version is not waterproof which really begs the questions as to why have a LR one fitted at all.

I am having a Safari snorkel fitted next week for $800 all up. I am a bit skeptical as ARB say that Safari have not produced a D4 snorkel yet. ARB are not fitting my snorkel. I am guessing that the snorkel I am getting is the D3 version slightly modified for fitting purposes. The body shape is the same etc so there should not be much difference. I am also have a cargo barrier fitted at the same time so as to keep the fitting costs down.

I would be interested to know the detail of RoverLander's snorkel type and where he had it fitted.

Cheers

George

Hi George, It was a safari snorkel and I believe its the same as a D3 snorkel. I had it done at Opposite Lock Rockdale who also fitted my Autosafe (Discovery 3) Cargo Barrier. All this on a D4.

Peter

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Hi Peter, can you post some photos?
Also, forgive me for sounding dumb, but with the 3.0Lt, dont you have to have 2 snorkels?
Cheers, Craig

Some photos later... I have a few things to show off Re the two snorkels... only the driver side is an air intake. I believe that the passenger side is mostly for show and possibly to let some heat out of the engine bay.

Peter

Hi Peter,

I suspected you got the snorkel fitted at Opposite Lock (OL) at Rockdale given your location. I too am getting my snorkel and cargo barrier fitted by Gordon at OL Rockdale. I live about 10km to the east of him. Gordon seems very knowledgable and a LR fanatic too.

George (DiscoWeb) asks if the Autosafe cargo barrier is removable, is it?

Cheers

George

Originally Posted by RoverLander

Some photos later... I have a few things to show off Re the two snorkels... only the driver side is an air intake. I believe that the passenger side is mostly for show and possibly to let some heat out of the engine bay.

Peter

So Peter, am I right in saying that you only need one snorkel and it doesnt matter if water gets into the passenger side vent in the guard????
cheers Craig

Yup, left hand vent is a dummy and has a plastc grommet in the guard. The air comes in from the right hand vent.