Cheap snorkel

solarman216 · 15-07-2012, 20:01

What do you think, cost zero, had to do a few repairs this weekend, lucky I decided to strip the winch completely as was winching last Sunday with it underwater by a foot plus, filled the gearbox full of thick muddy crud, washed it all out and re-greased, must try not to do that in future, also had to change an alternator as making loads nasty noise, moved the coil pack to the rear engine bulkhead to try and keep it dry, and discovered three hidden drain hole in the distributor, trouble is they let muddy water in when level is above distributor, inside of distributor cap was coated with thin film of mud, holes blocked off and of course I now have a snorkel, on the down side went to adjust the Wife's rear brakes, only got as far as removing one drum, put it straight back on again, and will be ordering two cylinders and a set of shoes tomorrow, so all in all a busy weekend, but at least I am ready for Slindon next Sunday, Rick

(RIP) PLANK · 15-07-2012, 20:03

I don't know where you get the energy mate

solarman216 · 15-07-2012, 20:03

Silly me forgot the Pic

(RIP) PLANK · 15-07-2012, 20:05

spoils the symetry, should have been in the middle

stinka · 15-07-2012, 20:11

lol function over form mate

Do you live in that caravan by the way, just asking like

(RIP) PLANK · 15-07-2012, 20:19

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Originally Posted by stinka

lol function over form mate

Do you live in that caravan by the way, just asking like

last time I was there Briggie lived in that

stinka · 15-07-2012, 20:21

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Originally Posted by PLANK

last time I was there Briggie lived in that

lol, proper hillbillies LOVE IT

solarman216 · 15-07-2012, 20:39

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Originally Posted by stinka

lol function over form mate

Do you live in that caravan by the way, just asking like

No we live in small converted stables, did live in the van for a few years but to be honest not to be recommended, hot in Summer condensation in winter, since we put in the wood burner in the stables our fuel use has dropped dramatically, Rick

762buzz · 15-07-2012, 20:40

Have u not got breather pipes fitted to the gear box etc surely if mud got in the pipes need extending higher up with snorkel

solarman216 · 15-07-2012, 20:58

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Originally Posted by 762buzz

Have u not got breather pipes fitted to the gear box etc surely if mud got in the pipes need extending higher up with snorkel

Yes got original connected pipes that ended in off side engine bay rubber pipe fitted to that and bought into cab up by windscreen pillar, and I check all the pipes underneath regular as have knocked em off before, so coming weekend will see if the mods allow moderate wading, but clear water not so much a problem the soup at Slindon is aggressive, having stripped the alternator and winch I am amased the alternator survived with just a bad bearing, and I have two alternators and am now thinking the other one sounds a little noisy too, Rick

15-07-2012, 20:01	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Cheap snorkel What do you think, cost zero, had to do a few repairs this weekend, lucky I decided to strip the winch completely as was winching last Sunday with it underwater by a foot plus, filled the gearbox full of thick muddy crud, washed it all out and re-greased, must try not to do that in future, also had to change an alternator as making loads nasty noise, moved the coil pack to the rear engine bulkhead to try and keep it dry, and discovered three hidden drain hole in the distributor, trouble is they let muddy water in when level is above distributor, inside of distributor cap was coated with thin film of mud, holes blocked off and of course I now have a snorkel, on the down side went to adjust the Wife's rear brakes, only got as far as removing one drum, put it straight back on again, and will be ordering two cylinders and a set of shoes tomorrow, so all in all a busy weekend, but at least I am ready for Slindon next Sunday, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-07-2012, 20:03	#2
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I don't know where you get the energy mate

15-07-2012, 20:05	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	spoils the symetry, should have been in the middle

15-07-2012, 20:11	#5
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	lol function over form mate Do you live in that caravan by the way, just asking like

15-07-2012, 20:40	#9
762buzz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: derbyshire Vehicle: nissan pathfinder 2.5 adv Posts: 577	Have u not got breather pipes fitted to the gear box etc surely if mud got in the pipes need extending higher up with snorkel