Snorkel woes

Good point to bring up ,

When i bought my Cruiser i removed the air intake piping and checked for cracks ect, replaced the original hose clamps with beter ones and sealed all the connections to make sure its all water proof.

Also watch out for the Landcruiser utes with the two-piece snorkels that are ony rated for dust and not for water crossings !

BM

I also have the 3.0TD Patrol with a Safari snorkel.

I had been feeling a vibration through the vehicle a certain revs (usually @ 2500rpm). When I explored under the bonnet I could hear a sqeaking noise, like a fan belt or similar. It took a while but I discovered it was the air intake from the guard to the air cleaner squeaking away at the join. When I looked closer I noticed it was sucking air from the join. NOT HAPPY.

I contacted ARB who had a look. The guy stuck his hand into the intake and pulled out a lump of silicone that use to seal the join. It had come loose, split, and was causing the squeak.

He said that it was just the way it was and it had to be resealed. I only had it fitted 6 months ago.

I'm blown away. Can't believe after all I have read about Safari snorkels (the best) well, maybe not!!!! that this is how they are made.

Anyway, the best advise I can give you is what I was told, and that is....After resealing the join, don't start the car for about 3 hours of you can help it. Because the sucking action of a diesel is so strong, this can ruin the join if it is not properly set before use.

That's what I was told anyway.!!

Hope this helps.

regards
Andy

I have a 3.0 TD with safarie been on 2 years & had no problems but will check joint as were going to the Gulf in July . If it's only been 2 months take back to fitter to fix.Wish i was still here / Gulf in July

Seems this might be something for Nissan owners to check. I bought my 2001 GU 3.0TD new and had a genuine Nissan snorkel fitted from the dealer, while checking under bonnet for a trip on the Canning 4 months later, I discovered the same pipe had separated from the guard. Back it went to the dealer and yes black silicon was the answer! Bit of a shame if your not vigilant because it is a very unlikely spot to have to check and I pointed this out to the dealer.
No problems since then but I always check thoroughly, also the flexy hose from air box to engine, as the folds can split and you would never know until the engine is working hard and the gap opens up.

Isnt there something beter to seal these hoses than silicon ?

I was told to use stickerflex as it will seal very well (also use clamps)

Not sure what this is as iv never used it !

Thanks for all of the replies, still going to check with Safari next week, bit for now I have got hold of some stickerflex and I will give this a go.

cheers,

brendan

The stuff you're after is called "Sikaflex", not "stickaflex"! And yes, it's meant to be bloody strong(and more expensive).

Stuart