Discovery2 Safari Snorkel Install

I have a question about a snorkel install on my D2

Just ordered and picked up a genuine Safari.
I note someone mentioned they changed the design to a one piece?
My snorkel (P/n: SS395HF) is still 2 piece with the cast inner inlet.

My two questions though, did the cast inner adapter come pre drilled? (As mine isn't)

And, with the air box, did you all fill the drain point with silicon/sealant?
(I note there is another small hole which I'll fill, but I'm referring to the larger drain plug with the rubber cap)
I'm using SikaFlex Auto+ for sealant

So from what I can tell from the table the Safari does reduce air flow???...

Cheers

So is there any benefit of fitting one?

Water crossings and cleaner air when on fast dirt roads...not so much cooler air for D2 at least because it fees from outside the engine bay.

Cheers

Ps. I dont want one if my 4.6 starves a little.

Must do, when fitting a VNT turbo they mention that the snorkel robs a bit of air.
To be honest I think they're worth the very minor performance loss, I certainly didn't notice any change when line was fitted, and the water I've driven has sure made me grateful for it.
However, the question 'is there any benefit to fitting one' seems a little silly to me.
Every modification or accessory is going to be a compromise of sorts.
I'd rather a minor performance drop than a motor full of water.

Sent from my HTC One using AULRO mobile app

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ozscott

So from what I can tell from the table the Safari does reduce air flow???...

Cheers

---

You'd make a good government statistician :cool:

The AF readings will depend on terrain, throttle and load...

(in several points there the AF post snorkel exceeds pre-snorkel levels at similar RPM..)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Tombie

You'd make a good government statistician :cool:

The AF readings will depend on terrain, throttle and load...

(in several points there the AF post snorkel exceeds pre-snorkel levels at similar RPM..)

---

Yes I saw that mate - and there is not a completely consistent RPM between each table. What was your take on your vehicles that have had them Tombie?

Cheers

A few months ago I bought a snorkel for my D2.

Started the install and when I was taking out the air intake box I couldn't see how I could seal it to be waterproof. I was also worried about the joins. I figured I could test it though by covering up the snorkel and if the engine dies all good.

All this thinking stimulated the brain and it occurred to me I've got electric seats, heated seats, a CD changer under the driver's seat and SLS. Which I believe are much lower than the engine air intake. Also the BCU hangs down a fair bit. So before I went any further with the install I looked up the wading depth of a standard D2 and found this:

The maximum advisable wading depth is 20 inches (0,5 m).
Severe electrical damage may occur if the vehicle remains stationary for any length of time when the water level is above the door sills.

I could go a bit deeper as mine is lifted and on 32's. But the snorkel is still in the garage.

So to me, asking if there is any benefit to fitting a snorkel is not a silly question.

I'm no expert and everything I've said above could be completely wrong.

You can relocate the auto ECU which is under the passenger seat up higher without any issues. I've removed my cd player, but it is on legs, and if water is at the level of the BCU, your car is going to have more water in it than out.
That said, I know plenty of people who have taken water into the cabin to the point that it's splashing the pedals when they're pressed and they've never had issues.
However if you're going that deep, I'd be more worried about the several thousand dollar engine than the $50 CD player...

Sent from my HTC One using AULRO mobile app

Let me put it another way.
From a wading perspective, if you don't intend to go deeper than the official wading depth, a snorkel will probably be more peace of mind. However, I found with mine it meant the air filters were far cleaner at the end of their service interval.
If you like to play outside what land rover says is appropriate, you're going to get benefit from a snorkel :cool:

Sent from my HTC One using AULRO mobile app