Diy snorkal

JO BLOGS · 07-07-2012, 22:56

GOING TO MAKE MY ON SNORKAL FOR T2 2.7TDI DUE TO CLOSE CALL IN VERY DEEP PUDDLE??? GOT SOME TUBE FROM B+Q AND WAS GOIN TO REMOVE AIR FILTER BOX AND PLUMB STRAIGHT IN AND PUT FILLTER ON TOP OF SNORKAL. THE TUBE IS 43MM DIAMETER WILL THIS BE BIG ENOUGH?

stinka · 07-07-2012, 23:27

Up to you mate, not my cup of tea tho

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makeitfit · 08-07-2012, 00:29

Too small mate you'll need at least 63mm upwards

Fez_uk · 08-07-2012, 15:02

i used 63mm, pulls like a beast

dollywobbler · 09-07-2012, 18:44

Blimey. How deep was the puddle?! I've been through some really deep water for something without a snorkel and haven't managed to soggy the air filter yet. I've even had water splash over the bonnet with no ill effects. I am starting to think a snorkel might be a good idea though - I can't have been far off discovering what level is too high...

Fez_uk · 09-07-2012, 22:11

I've been in water up to the the windows without a snorkel

zippy656 · 10-07-2012, 05:27

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

I've been in water up to the the windows without a snorkel

thats as maybe

but not a wise move

Lazy-Ferret · 10-07-2012, 09:36

Do diesels still hydro-lock, like a petrol engine and do serious damage, or it is just water where it should not be, all stop, and then lots of work cleaning out bits?

briggie · 10-07-2012, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Do diesels still hydro-lock, like a petrol engine and do serious damage, or it is just water where it should not be, all stop, and then lots of work cleaning out bits?

basically , water does not compress , unlike diesel for example , so if water gets into the combustion chamber , it will find the weak point in it ... normally valves/con rods etc

geoffdown · 10-07-2012, 10:30

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Originally Posted by briggie

basically , water does not compress , unlike diesel for example , so if water gets into the combustion chamber , it will find the weak point in it ... normally valves/con rods etc

Diesel will still not compress but there is alot less of diesel than if u suck up water

arcascomp · 10-07-2012, 11:53

Yep, water in the air intake is replacing the air that's normally there and water definitely doesn't compress like air does!

Given the current monsoon season, I have been wondering if there would be a way of temporarily connecting up a snork, a la tumble dryer hose look, with the top anchored to the roof rails. Dunno if there is anywhere remotely sensible that a temp tube could be routed out of the engine bay without cutting tin(rust).

Kamsin · 10-07-2012, 12:07

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Originally Posted by arcascomp

Yep, water in the air intake is replacing the air that's normally there and water definitely doesn't compress like air does!

Given the current monsoon season, I have been wondering if there would be a way of temporarily connecting up a snork, a la tumble dryer hose look, with the top anchored to the roof rails. Dunno if there is anywhere remotely sensible that a temp tube could be routed out of the engine bay without cutting tin(rust).

Makeitfit did this and used the aircon pipe hole in the bulk head and went through there, he then sent it through the air vent, up the door pillar and out the roof. You could just have it in the cab and not cut the hole in the roof though.

Id just do it right and then its done, and they look cool. Iv just got to connect mine to the air box now and its finished.

Fez_uk · 10-07-2012, 13:05

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Originally Posted by zippy656

thats as maybe

arcascomp · 10-07-2012, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Kamsin

Makeitfit did this and used the aircon pipe hole in the bulk head and went through there, he then sent it through the air vent, up the door pillar and out the roof. You could just have it in the cab and not cut the hole in the roof though.

Id just do it right and then its done, and they look cool. Iv just got to connect mine to the air box now and its finished.

I like a well done one, but this is me doing it! Also, I'd prefer to keep the truck fairly stock for insurance purposes at the moment, but I do like the idea of wading past stranded green ovals.

762buzz · 10-07-2012, 14:53

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Originally Posted by arcascomp

I like a well done one, but this is me doing it! Also, I'd prefer to keep the truck fairly stock for insurance purposes at the moment, but I do like the idea of wading past stranded green ovals.

If ur worried about insurance then would buy a proper kit not a DIY as u not at risk like a DIY kit in the insurance way of thinking

But in my mind isn't a snorkel a better idea as less probs to claim on insurance

07-07-2012, 22:56	#1
JO BLOGS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SOUTH COAST Vehicle: NISSAN TERRANO 2 Posts: 6	Diy snorkal GOING TO MAKE MY ON SNORKAL FOR T2 2.7TDI DUE TO CLOSE CALL IN VERY DEEP PUDDLE??? GOT SOME TUBE FROM B+Q AND WAS GOIN TO REMOVE AIR FILTER BOX AND PLUMB STRAIGHT IN AND PUT FILLTER ON TOP OF SNORKAL. THE TUBE IS 43MM DIAMETER WILL THIS BE BIG ENOUGH?

07-07-2012, 23:27	#2
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Up to you mate, not my cup of tea tho http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=15556

08-07-2012, 00:29	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Too small mate you'll need at least 63mm upwards

08-07-2012, 15:02	#4
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	i used 63mm, pulls like a beast

09-07-2012, 18:44	#5
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Blimey. How deep was the puddle?! I've been through some really deep water for something without a snorkel and haven't managed to soggy the air filter yet. I've even had water splash over the bonnet with no ill effects. I am starting to think a snorkel might be a good idea though - I can't have been far off discovering what level is too high...

09-07-2012, 22:11	#6
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	I've been in water up to the the windows without a snorkel

10-07-2012, 09:36	#8
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Do diesels still hydro-lock, like a petrol engine and do serious damage, or it is just water where it should not be, all stop, and then lots of work cleaning out bits?

10-07-2012, 11:53	#11
arcascomp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Vehicle: 96 Mitsubishi Challenger! Posts: 775	Yep, water in the air intake is replacing the air that's normally there and water definitely doesn't compress like air does! Given the current monsoon season, I have been wondering if there would be a way of temporarily connecting up a snork, a la tumble dryer hose look, with the top anchored to the roof rails. Dunno if there is anywhere remotely sensible that a temp tube could be routed out of the engine bay without cutting tin(rust).