Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 56
rubbish snorkel
bought a cheap one off the bay from lr direct turned up quick decided to fit it today and what a load of crap it is.
Problems i had
The sticky foam seal thing wasn't sticky and seems to do nothing at all as you have to as per the instructions use silicone sealant
The pipe that goes in the wing came apart when trying to fit it to the snorkel end
it seems warped as the top bolt is lined up can put my finger through the hole and touch it but its to far away from the body to put the nut on!
It a real waste of money that i wish i had never spent. I should have just bought a proper one
Anyone else had any issues
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D3 SE 2.7 tdv6
D2 TD5 Td5 inside tuned
RRC 200tdi front and rear locking diffs on 35's
26th Mar 2014 8:37 pm
discocity
Member Since: 22 Sep 2013
Location: oxford
Posts: 59
Why risk water being drawn in with cheap rubbish on a expensive discovery
26th Mar 2014 8:50 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2831
That reason is why I will be fitting the proper Safari one to mine.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
26th Mar 2014 9:14 pm
steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
Posts: 2427
I have seen all the snorkels and fitted them Safari being by far the best, LR RAI also superb, aftermarket Chinese units your asking for trouble!!
Actually there is one on Ebay now comes with a wing and the snorkel £199.00 Steve
26th Mar 2014 9:27 pm
turborange
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 56
spotted this but don't need a wing so will just buy a proper safari as i have on my 200 d1 300 d1 and d2 td5. I got this simply because someone i know bough one on their d1 and it was spot on, but then again there is less pipework on the d1current
D3 SE 2.7 tdv6
D2 TD5 Td5 inside tuned
RRC 200tdi front and rear locking diffs on 35's
26th Mar 2014 9:42 pm
RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 372
Genuine Safari all the way Nick
2010 D4 ....... now gone and replaced with a 05RRV Autobiography
Member of Wessex4x4Response, (Bristol team)
27th Mar 2014 2:06 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
Reading this post with interest, looking at the Safari site am I reading it correct that for the D4 they are claiming better air supply and therefor efficiency than standard ?Peter
27th Mar 2014 3:36 pm
soldierx
Member Since: 26 Mar 2014
Location: kent
Posts: 39
discocity wrote:
Why risk water being drawn in with cheap rubbish on a expensive discovery
sorry very new to this caper, what happens if water gets in to the inlet
Rob
1st Apr 2014 5:55 pm
DiscoJake
Member Since: 23 Aug 2013
Location: Hereford
Posts: 1429
^You can kiss your engine goodbye
Water isn't compressible like air. Unstoppable force meets immovable object and net result is cracked block or bent rods or broken crank
In short fubar
1st Apr 2014 7:11 pm
soldierx
Member Since: 26 Mar 2014
Location: kent
Posts: 39
Rodger that
1st Apr 2014 7:26 pm
steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
Posts: 2427
Yep you will be in sh*t creek!Steve
1st Apr 2014 7:34 pm
Jay666d
Member Since: 11 Feb 2014
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 753
I like the look of the LR RAI... Only thing I'm worried about is drilling the wing! 07 Land Rover Discovery III HSE
07 BMW 1200 GS Adventure
08 Mercedes Sprinter
1st Apr 2014 8:06 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Drilling the wing does require a leap of faith. However take your time with the marking out and make sure you are happy with everything. When you have done that check it all again then drill. It's easier than you think and the result looks 8) IMO.
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
1st Apr 2014 8:13 pm
Jay666d
Member Since: 11 Feb 2014
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 753
It does look the business... Just need to find one for sale!
I read about defenders needing extra breather tubes here and there if you wanted them water tight... Is it the same with the D3 or will I be set with just the RAI?
Will the addition of the RAI increase my wading depth by much?07 Land Rover Discovery III HSE
07 BMW 1200 GS Adventure
08 Mercedes Sprinter
1st Apr 2014 8:25 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Mines not watertight. But as long as you don't do anything stupid the standard 700mm wading depth is more than enough. Cue gratuitous wading photos
Not sure what kit you need to make it watertight but I'm sure someone will be along with the answer
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I read about defenders needing extra breather tubes here and there if you wanted them water tight... Is it the same with the D3 or will I be set with just the RAI?
