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Jimbo:
Finally got me a snorkel. In the instructions it says to use silcone to seal various bits here and there - but which type of silicone, the stuff that sets (like bath sealant) or the stuff that stays flexible (like windscreen sealant).

Any other advice for fitting a Safari snork to a 110 Td5 ?

TIA

Jim

smo:
All silicone flexes to an extent.

The best stuff, if you never intend to remove it is Sikaflex, its a boat sealant and cures from moisture (ideal for a landy) - bear in mind though its more than just a sealant, it kinds bonds it all as well, is VERY flexible and pretty much the mutts nuts!

Jimbo:
I've been recommended some windscreen sealer called 'tigerseal' - it sticks like poo to a blanket, and stays quite flexible, and is black in colour (and I can get if for next to nowt  :wink: )

Is is advisable to seal the hose joints between the snorkel and the original pipework ?

And........do I recall someone saying that there's a drain valve on the pipe run/airbox that needs to be sealed/removed - where is it ?

Jim

smo:
Yes, seal all joints. The drain is on bottom corner (front left i think) of airbox.

Jimbo:

--- Quote from: "smo" ---Yes, seal all joints. The drain is on bottom corner (front left i think) of airbox.
--- End quote ---


And you definitely have to remove/seal up this drain ?

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