snorkel for 1997 2.8 diesel hilux

Hi there Luxyboy, I fitted one to my old 2.8D lux when I had it. Fairly easy job, the only thing is you need 2 sized hole saws, quite big ones around the 80ml for memory, I was lucky and got the two of them through work so cost me nothing other wise by the time I bought them $100+ it would have been easier to get it done at ARB, only costing me $150 for ARB to fit to prado, cant get the hole saws from work anymore new boss lol, and different fitment anyway. Just make sure you measure up 100% with the template before any drilling (make sure the correct template also) and make sure the snorkel itself doesnt touch the body/guard or it will resonate and drive you nuts, it will be louder when sitting in passengers seat but I reckon sounds good, they will supply a big type washer that sits on the top of the snorkel inlet before you put the ram on it, it stops the droning but if you have after market turbo you cant use it, It will tel you all that in the instructions which I must say were really well described as how to fit, make sure you use the foam insulation parts supplied, one runs along the guard behind the actual snorkel body to stop resonating on the guard. Regards Steve

thx 4theinformative reply there isaw that safari mob myselfhowevercouldnt see where they had 4 my old (but a goodie) hilux willhave anotherlook ....

thanks again to you both i will keep looking looks like safari is the mob to go with

Luxyboy,

Maybe you should re-access your reasons for a snorkel.

I had mine installed as an insurance policy for water ingestion if I come across the unexpected, but also to have cleaner air for the engine to breathe.
I have no "technical proof" to back my presumption but the average fuel consumption display appears to have improved even more since I have had the Safari snorkel fitted.
This is based purely on city driving in peak hour traffic but I am quite happy anyway.


Bill.