RAI install

**shamirj** · 15th March 2019, 11:17 AM

hi all,

Having bought a cheap RAI off ebay, i went about installing the item on my D3. Have a look at this, the holes don't line up at all. So out came my drill bit for grinding till the holes lined up somewhat better then this (pic 1 & 2). Make sure before fitting that the holes actually line up. Poor manufacturing processes and lack of quality control netted me this item.

Next was the two holes you need to drill onto the guard and then place a special nut secured into place so no need for spanners behind the hole. My holes ended up slightly bigger and so the special securing nut rotated. So thought to make a bracket and weld on some nuts and hold into position. then a miracle happened. I remembered saving some brackets of series Land Rovers from many years ago which had nuts secured to plates of steel perhaps off radiator support panel? so went on the hunt and found this item (pic 3). And yes the spacing and thread were spot on, so no change required. Much better then original securing rings provided.

My next thought was to liquid nail into position from the rear and screw down to dry (pic 4). This shows it drying in position and the original provided with the RAI kit. Also leaves a very smooth flat surface for the RAI to sit onto the guard without any nut (face) protruding out of the guard like the original did. Happy days.

**twr7cx** · 15th March 2019, 12:08 PM

What is an RAI? Some sort of air intake from the front side fender grill?

**shamirj** · 15th March 2019, 12:13 PM

yes its a Raised Air Intake similar to a snorkel for the D3/4

**101RRS** · 15th March 2019, 12:16 PM

If it is a genuine RAI then fitting instructions and templates are available from TOPIX.

If it is not genuine surely it came with template and instructions but then with cheap Ebay knockoffs you pay your money and take your chances as I think you have found.

Remember as is, the RAI is not a snorkel so cannot be used in deep water. If you want it to use it as a Snorkel - sealing will be required and a new inner guard pipe required.

**Ryanonfire** · 19th October 2020, 09:26 AM

Where on TOPiX? I don't have a paid subscription so can't access the workshop manual but when I search 'Raised Air Intake' only results are the owners manual and workshop manual. Owners manual has nothing in it so can only assume workshop manual has something but can't view. 1 hr view of the document is $35AU.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

**101RRS** · 19th October 2020, 11:49 AM

Things have changed with Topix and you now have to pay for everything. When I did it many years ago the, instructions were in the Accessory Installations Instructions section - not in the workshop manual.

**kelvo** · 19th October 2020, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Ryanonfire

Where on TOPiX? I don't have a paid subscription so can't access the workshop manual but when I search 'Raised Air Intake' only results are the owners manual and workshop manual. Owners manual has nothing in it so can only assume workshop manual has something but can't view. 1 hr view of the document is $35AU.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

If you have the genuine LR RAI it is on topic, and free. You must be a registered user on Topix (Which is also free) ADL780010 - Raised Air Intake | TOPIx

**101RRS** · 19th October 2020, 12:04 PM

Here are the RRS instructions - slight difference in design but instructions will still apply.

RAI Instructions

RAI Instructions_0001

**Ryanonfire** · 1st November 2020, 10:24 AM

Thanks mate,
I ended up finding the fitting instructions for the D4 online, look like their slightly different to the RRS but mostly the same.
Thanks again

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