Safari Snokel

Just finished fitting one last week. Went pretty smoothly and was an enjoyable project.
Only needed one cobalt drill for the A pillar but it was indeed hard and cutting paste was useful - the inboard 2 holes were much harder than the outside? Double check the template and the bracket - mine didn't quite match!

Also double check the template for the cut out on the inside fender - mine suggested far more material removal than necessary for the plastic insert supplied - almost chopped off too much with the Dremel. Like my old man always said - measure twice, cut once.

Good Luck and enjoy

Chris

I have ordered a safari from ARB. It's there waiting but my 130 is in Romsey. ;-(
I've fitted 2 hilux snorkels. Scary cutting int the guard. Both no issues.
I wasn't expecting cutting any part of the defender.
It looked as if they just bolt on. So am I in for a surprise? Surprises usually means challenge which I love.
Don't suppose you took a pic? What ever I do on me defender ill be taking pics. Maybe it will help someone.

I would be interested to know what people do with the drain hole at the bottom of the air filter box.


Do you seal it so no water can possibly get back up into the air filter box or do you leave it as standard so that if water does get in through the snorkel while driving in heavy rain it can drain out?


Peter

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Originally Posted by RoverLander

I would be interested to know what people do with the drain hole at the bottom of the air filter box. Do you seal it so no water can possibly get back up into the air filter box or do you leave it as standard so that if water does get in through the snorkel while driving in heavy rain it can drain out? Peter

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I would have thought that you would leave it.
I have not had a close look at my D4 airbox, but if like my previous car it is essentially one way (or hard for water to go back up) so leaving as is would be the go.

Brett....

My hilux. I left it. Sucked in water and shut me down. Pulled it apart in the river bank. Got the water out.
Away we go. I will be plugging it up for sure.

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Originally Posted by Canaussie

Just got a great deal on a snorkel for D4 delivered to my door from the UK for $377. Not bad considering Arb sells them for 550!




Cheers

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Just what I need! Are you able to share or PM the retailer with this deal? Did they have any other interesting items for a D4?

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Originally Posted by Goenin

My hilux. I left it. Sucked in water and shut me down.

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Oh what a feeling! :wasntme:

Plugged my hole......better safe then sorry, after doing the cape not a drop of water in the air box

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Originally Posted by Canaussie

Plugged my hole......better safe then sorry, after doing the cape not a drop of water in the air box

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Have you had any buildup of water in the filter box from driving in the rain?

I have seen what appears to be a spot where water may have sat, but I'd say its insignifgant(I'm sure the flaming will start). With the design of the snorkel rain and debris exit out the head of the snorkel. After doing the cape trip through dust rain and bugs the only thing in my air filter was dust and a few bug bits. If any water does get in there it would surely evaporate very quickly with the heat that builds up in the engine. I'd take the little bit of water through the snorkel anyday over getting water in through a hole in air box, this happen to my mate up the cape. This rubber is prone to a lot of heat and therefore can deteriorate over time.