To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
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To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
I see quite a few guys have the snorkel on their bakkies... I personally never had the need for it.. most of my offroad driving is sand.
I see some petrol vehicles with snorkels as well. I just don't get it though. Diesel I can understand. From what I heard, as long as snorkel is above water, a diesel engine will run. Don't know how much truth is in this?
But the petrol engine will surely cutout if the dizzy / electricals get wet?
I see some petrol vehicles with snorkels as well. I just don't get it though. Diesel I can understand. From what I heard, as long as snorkel is above water, a diesel engine will run. Don't know how much truth is in this?
But the petrol engine will surely cutout if the dizzy / electricals get wet?
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
Not with Oom Bennie's Set Updalkill wrote:............But the petrol engine will surely cutout if the dizzy / electricals get wet?
I'm thinking about a Homemade Stumpy Snorkel; primarily to get Cooool, clean air forced into my Air Inlet, someone in the Cape has a homemade Stumpy...... now who is it...
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Cooler air as above statement. No performance gain, looks trick though. Rather spend money on lockers or crawler gears.
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The reason behind the snorkel is that reduces dust intake on the airfilter to the vehicle!!! I drive a Petrol engine and has a snorkel fitted....
Yes i Will admit that there is also an image factor related to it, but I fitted mine for cleaner, cooler air into the engine. Also should I cross water like in Botswana or the Caprivi I know that the intake will not be submerged, thus like an insurance for knowing that I can drive through water and not run the risk of the engine sucking water in.......
I do not like going into deep water but sometimes it is the only way and then I cross it confidently with the added preventions taken to keep the engine running...(Q20 on the HT leads, ect)...
Yes i Will admit that there is also an image factor related to it, but I fitted mine for cleaner, cooler air into the engine. Also should I cross water like in Botswana or the Caprivi I know that the intake will not be submerged, thus like an insurance for knowing that I can drive through water and not run the risk of the engine sucking water in.......
I do not like going into deep water but sometimes it is the only way and then I cross it confidently with the added preventions taken to keep the engine running...(Q20 on the HT leads, ect)...
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Rich, Bosvarkie created his own version of one it is somewhere on this forumDadz Toy BFI wrote:I'm thinking about a Homemade Stumpy Snorkel; primarily to get Cooool, clean air forced into my Air Inlet, someone in the Cape has a homemade Stumpy...... now who is it...
Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
So who's got a picture of Varkie's Stumpie :roll:
I wonder................
I wonder................
Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
How long is your Pipe Varkie
And the diameter?
Stiff or soft pipe
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And the diameter?
Stiff or soft pipe
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
quoted R3500 for a fitted snorkel, must be cheaper somewhere else in Gautneg, any help?
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
IIRC i paid R 3000-00 for the safari snorkel to be fitted to my Hilux in November 2006!!! It was at 4x4 Megaworld in Edenvale....2.8 d/cab SFA wrote:quoted R3500 for a fitted snorkel, must be cheaper somewhere else in Gautneg, any help?
Speak to Louis from 4x4 Megaworld pretoria, maybe he can arrange something for you...............
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
Snorkel your ride. :D
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Most propavly the only stiff pipe he hasDadz Toy BFI wrote: Stiff or soft pipe
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The reason for my snorkel on a petrol engine... much easier to dry the electrics and get going again as to try and get the water out of an engine that sucked it in at the air intake....
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Cassie I agree with what you say with regards to the electrics..........But I also like the look of My truck with it on!!!
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
so is it tru a diesel engine and run underwater if the snorkel is above it ?
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
In theory...dalkill wrote:so is it tru a diesel engine and run underwater if the snorkel is above it ?
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
In theory yes like Johan said.... but not advisable and only if all fittings is 100% airtight (except for the snorkel opening of course) just remember to wear you cozzie or wetsuitdalkill wrote:so is it tru a diesel engine and run underwater if the snorkel is above it ?
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And your scuba gear...CasKru wrote:In theory yes like Johan said.... but not advisable and only if all fittings is 100% airtight (except for the snorkel opening of course) just remember to wear you cozzie or wetsuitdalkill wrote:so is it tru a diesel engine and run underwater if the snorkel is above it ?
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you gots to love a diesel... they just so die hard
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To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
..... if you take real care to pamper them and make sure they do not get worked too hard or ......dalkill wrote:you gots to love a diesel... they just so die hard
Nahh diesels in big trucks and tractors is tough not in cars and bakkies....
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Amen to that brother.... daai engine moet sing.... nie brom nieBenHur wrote:..... if you take real care to pamper them and make sure they do not get worked too hard or ......dalkill wrote:you gots to love a diesel... they just so die hard
Nahh diesels in big trucks and tractors is tough not in cars and bakkies....
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And then the fight started. One diesel that does sound ok is the Cruiser bakkie 4.5?
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Wie fight?
Waar?
Eks daar....
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If I were a CSI I would say it was Thys, cause those tyre tracks look like Wrangler tracks
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Not wide enough... Looks more like Bosvark's 30" Maxxi's..CasKru wrote:If I were a CSI I would say it was Thys, cause those tyre tracks look like Wrangler tracks
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Daai moet 'n BB supporter wees... lyk presies dieselfde as so 3 naweke terug daar op Loftus :)Kaspaas wrote:Not wide enough... Looks more like Bosvark's 30" Maxxi's..CasKru wrote:If I were a CSI I would say it was Thys, cause those tyre tracks look like Wrangler tracks
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
Snorkle it, It is the best thing you can do for a motor it picks up the air alot higher then all the dusty muck lower near the road....
I disagree, Diesels in Hilux's (mainly the 2.8D) are bullet proof. What else can you drive under water, through the snow, along the beach and not have one little issue? I have put mine through hell even ran 20psi of boost through it and still has not hurt it, hasent even lost any compression. Just regular servicing and they are more faithfull then a puppy dog.
I disagree, Diesels in Hilux's (mainly the 2.8D) are bullet proof. What else can you drive under water, through the snow, along the beach and not have one little issue? I have put mine through hell even ran 20psi of boost through it and still has not hurt it, hasent even lost any compression. Just regular servicing and they are more faithfull then a puppy dog.
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Seems to work for this guy.. 1.9TD motor in a zookdalkill wrote:so is it tru a diesel engine and run underwater if the snorkel is above it ?
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If I drive it for one month like I drive my petrol engines it will be totality shot.putsy wrote:
I disagree, Diesels in Hilux's (mainly the 2.8D) are bullet proof.
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Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
Our modern vehicles have excellent air filters, if the manufacturer thought it necessary they would have fitted a snorkel. I don’t for one minute believe that a snorkel will reduce the amount of ‘clean air’, but if dusty conditions are that bad
replace your air filter more often, much cheaper then fitting a snorkel.
As for wading through ‘deep water’; if it is that deep that you need a snorkel you should not even consider doing it.
The 4x4 vehicle is NOT designed for 'deep' wading. The long-term damage to the vehicle will cost you plenty.
replace your air filter more often, much cheaper then fitting a snorkel.
As for wading through ‘deep water’; if it is that deep that you need a snorkel you should not even consider doing it.
The 4x4 vehicle is NOT designed for 'deep' wading. The long-term damage to the vehicle will cost you plenty.
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Fully agreedHarold wrote:As for wading through ‘deep water’; if it is that deep that you need a snorkel you should not even consider doing it.
The 4x4 vehicle is NOT designed for 'deep' wading. The long-term damage to the vehicle will cost you plenty.
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BenHur wrote:If I drive it for one month like I drive my petrol engines it will be totality shot.putsy wrote:
I disagree, Diesels in Hilux's (mainly the 2.8D) are bullet proof.
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