Thread: Snorkel

I like them if only to get cooler clean air

A snorkel will extend your air filters life if you do a lot of dirt. and guard against an unexpected water pothole, but don't use it as an excuse to try deep water crossings!
Cheers Scott

I have been driving Landrovers without snorkels all over Australia for over fifty years, much of it when roads were far worse than today. The only occasion when a snorkel would have been useful was one occasion when I drove my Series 1 into water above bonnet level (and I think the engine would have died anyway with wet ignition). And in this case I freely admit I was an idiot - but I was only twenty!

My current 110 spends a lot of the time on dusty roads, and has driven through water above the top of the tyres with no issues. Currently coming up to 600,000km.

In my view, the only reason for fitting a snorkel is to reduce the dust intake and hence the amount of aircleaner servicing. This is only necessary if planning to drive extensively in convoy on unsealed roads.

John

My experience in a D2 on unsealed roads- it is essential.
The position of the intake ensures the air filter gets every opportunity to fill with dust.
I had to change the filter after700kms of dirt road and I was traveling solo in clear air.
Other vehicles I've not had an issue with.

My reason for a snorkel is as already mentioned. An unforeseen washout putting the bonnet underwater becomes an inconvenience rather than a vehicle and trip end.
It's cheap insurance in the Top parts of oz as you can't/shouldn't always walk your crossing first. D

Just check that Safari don't also make the LandRover snorkel also. My genuine snorkel is branded with Safari and Landrover on the side of it. If so, get the cheapest.

I think snorkels reduce dust intake and reduce water risk of bending that motor that's so essential for your holiday.

Originally Posted by Gary S11

I like them if only to get cooler clean air

This term is used a lot in 4WD magazines but I really doubt the "cooler" bit.

Originally Posted by Gary S11

I like them if only to get cooler clean air

The cleaner bit is likely, but by the time the air has journeyed down all the pipework ,been compressed by the turbo , been heated by all the engine bay the "cooler"bit becomes quite a moot point!
Cheers Scott

On my obviously non turbo v8 I doubt at highway speed the air traveling into the motor would pick up much engine bay heat,
My other thought is a number of HP car manufacturers wouldn't have spent the time and effort of cold air induction including our GTHO if it didn't have some benefits