SHNORKELS!!!
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 13:21
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Member - Crazy Dog (QLD)
Ok troops - looks like I am getting my first 4B but the 97 Landcruiser does not have a
snorkel fitted. The vehicle has a 2" lift kit already so was wondering if I should install a
snorkel or not.
Plan on the Cape next year and some westerly stuff outta
Cairns.
Your help would be appreciated although some reckon I am beyond help!
Grrr!!!
Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 13:31
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 13:31
Is it a petrol or diesel??
If it's a diesel I would just for insurance.
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 13:07
Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 13:07
Save your money If the
water is so deep you need a
snorkel its too deep. As for dust I would rather clean my filter regularly than spend $400 and drill a 100mm whole in the guard with future rust problems. No
snorkel on my car and there never will be.
Cheers Rob
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Reply By: Ingtar - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 13:32
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 13:32
I had my 60 series for over a year playing in mudholes with no
snorkel, and had no issues. However I was always conscious of it and went cautiously through some
places where it would have been better to have a
snorkel and carry momentum through.
If you have the money to do it, and you're concerned about it, then just do it. One less thing to worry about. If you don't, then don't drive anywhere your engine might suck in
water.
There's also people that do
water crossings with no
snorkel, but a front tarp and a bow wave, but that's not something I would like to try.
I don't have lockers or a winch fitted... so I *try* not to go
places where I will need them. Basically comes down to driving within the capabilities of you and your vehicle, until you make one or the other or both more capable.
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Reply By: brett patrol - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 14:14
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 14:14
Hi Crazy Dog,
If your going to get a
snorkel, go with a stainless steel custom one- 100mm diameter. They are cheaper, they seal alot more than a factory
snorkel and are cheaper.
Regards
Brett
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 16:35
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 16:35
More info please Brett,
Where to get cost ext..
Ta...
Grrr!!!
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Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 14:28
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 14:28
Cheapest insurance you will ever get and you only pay the premium ONCE
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 17:50
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 17:50
Short answer is.......YEP.
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Reply By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 17:56
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 17:56
Thanx guys - just to decide which one heh but!!!
Grrr!!!
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Follow Up By: brett patrol - Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 07:37
Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 07:37
Crazy Dog, the stainless steel snorkels can be done by any metal fabrication guy. Have a look at the site link below for some images of what i am talking about. you would expect to pay around $300.
Millweld snorkel
Regards Brett
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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 07:51
Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 07:51
I put on a Safari
snorkel, the original, fantastic plastic, and it is thick and wont look dent if hit by a stone.
They are easily fixed, if needed to be.
Never had a problem
A bit of Armour All and it looks as good an new.
Love it !
Dosen't matter I guess, as long as it works, and is sealed.
Cheers Mate
Bucky
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