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DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« on: May 19, 2009, 19:24:53 »
Well guys & gals, I am trying to get a snorkel kit for the my defender which has a range rover 3.5 EFi engine. Has anybody made a DIY version that has some pics to give me some idea's?

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Re: DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2009, 17:53:34 »
Have you checked out the southdown web site?

Their raised air intake is for all models just use a different adapt plate and tube, all 63mm.

I just bought the wing adapt and the snorkel top off ebay, direct from southdown (if that makes sense), as cosmetic seconds at greatly reduced price, and they look fine :dance:
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Re: DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2009, 20:56:24 »
cheers dude, I will let you know how i get on.
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Re: DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2009, 09:29:19 »
try www.oec4x4.com they custom make bits for 4x4's  (ps did u drop the v8 in yourself how hard was it as i looking to do 1 myself)
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Re: DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2009, 16:49:24 »
try www.oec4x4.com they custom make bits for 4x4's  (ps did u drop the v8 in yourself how hard was it as i looking to do 1 myself)

The engine was already in the vehicle when i got it from the misses dad. It came from the factory as a 3.5 v8 manual and now it has a rrc auto. I am looking to put a diesel in as the petrol costs so much. I get about 11mpg round town.
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Re: DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2009, 17:33:47 »
11 mpg sounds about rite well i think u should be able to have the normal defender snorkel but i think on the v8 the air filter is on passengers side so if the external vent there its a matter of fitting external snorkel as normall but custom the internal, if the air vent is on drivers side then you will have to cut the external pannel for it to fit, if u catch my drift
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Re: DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2009, 18:26:43 »
11 mpg sounds about rite well i think u should be able to have the normal defender snorkel but i think on the v8 the air filter is on passengers side so if the external vent there its a matter of fitting external snorkel as normall but custom the internal, if the air vent is on drivers side then you will have to cut the external pannel for it to fit, if u catch my drift

Cheers for your reply. The air filter is on the passenger side behind the head light. i need to get some tubing to move the filter. I will get some pictures up later. let me know what you think.
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Re: DIY Snorkel for defender 90.
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2009, 22:02:54 »
If you look at the Southdown it comes through the top of the wing, so you can mount either side to make fitting easier for custom use, you dont use the existing inlet :dance:

http://www.southdown4x4.co.uk
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