Thread: makeshift snorkle

has anyone thought or made a part time snorkle. I figure i will only need one on rare occassions and was thinking of rigging up some fixable rubber pipe to either run as high as possible in engine bay or from the air intake drop a pipe straight down and up around the bullbar, then attach whatever length pipe i need. What do you think? Any better ideas? I know a proper snorkle would be better but at $700 fitted im trying to find a very cheep way off protecting my engine on rare occassions.

Each person has different ideas on aftermarket products.
For my 5c worth. Is a snorkel really worth it, I have read lots of posts in varying offroad sites over the years, there are numerous ideas on the value of snorkels, from getting cleaner air, to the ram air principle for non turbo vehicles to being able to ford rivers you can't walk through.
It all came to a head for me about 14 years ago when I did an offroad drivers course, we were taught all the basic stuff, sand recovery winching, snatch straps, reverse and forward keystarts, river crossings, and so on. The bloke that instructed us is still in the business and is very good.
For water crossings some people put a snorkel on their vehicle so they don't have to get out and walk the route. I don't know if I am preaching to the converted or not. If not remember before you drive into water, you should, get out and check the current, walk your intended route, in case there is a big hole underwater. boulders to hang you up, very soft sand and other hazards.( this means summer and winter)
Once you get into the water, don't change gear, for me it was low range 2rd, move slowly, creating that bow wave that pushes forward, otherwise tarp up the front of your vehicle,(just as good as a snorkel,if you do it right)
I have some footage in my pajero going through a river crossing and the water is lapping the bottom of the windscreen, no snorkel just a good bow wave.

Having said all that I wouldn't rush back into driving through rivers or creeks, the key point I remember was if you don't feel comfortable don't do in.

I have been talking about snorkels for diesels I think your talking about a Range Rover , petrol. You won't damage the motor if it ingests water, but the electrics, how do you know everything is sealed enough to not be affected.
Even though mine is diesel after the first water crossing every warning light the car had came on, the sensors were wet. but the motor kept going.
Thats enough rambling, I hope I haven;t bored you too much.


john