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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: 90Mike on April 20, 2009, 21:17:30
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Hi guys i like the look of the Safari Snorkel but i don't know if it will fit my truck as i don't have any vents on the side of the wings only the tops of both,or do you get a template with a new kit :-k like i did with my discovery at the moment its got a V8 fitted but a 300tdi in the pipe line so i am not sure even which kit to buy 8-[
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hi mike
the safari snorkel uses the existing pipe work from the vents in the wing side to the air filter so you would need to get all that as well and also its designed to match upto the existing vent aperture (you remove the grill) so you may have some sealing issues but should be do-able if you are brave enough to cut a big hole in the wing :lol:
you get a template for the bolt hole position iirc so you sould be able to work out position of the big hole!
the likes of mantec and southdown do the wing top mounted snorkels which may work out cheaper if you take into acount all the extra bits you will need
hope this helps kevin
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Get a "plastic jobby" like mine
Made by Mantec £148 and fit a treat.
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Sorry mate not to keen on that one but each to ther own ;)
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You could swap a wing for one with the intake on the side. As to which snorkel I think 200 and 300 snorkels are different sides? It all depends on where the air filter is fitted - 300 standard Defender fit is on the LHS (standing at front looking at engine) but if it's a retrofit it could be anywhere?
I'd say wait until you've got the engine bay how you want it before deciding which snorkel to go for.
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Or get a southdown one, like mine, very good, does away with the joints bhiends the wing that are a PITA to seal and can fail when you least want them to :'(
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Hi guys i like the look of the Safari Snorkel but i don't know if it will fit my truck as i don't have any vents on the side of the wings only the tops of both,or do you get a template with a new kit :-k like i did with my discovery at the moment its got a V8 fitted but a 300tdi in the pipe line so i am not sure even which kit to buy 8-[
Mike.......just a point to mention
1) your turning into a rag top so you will get very wet
2) you dont go deep enough unless the holes in the roads in Cov are deep after it rains LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But seriously, 300tdi will be on the drivers side wing if im right.
I think either the cutting out will work like on the Disco or find a second hand wing?????? probably a better idea for better fit and sealing??