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    Howdy folks,
    Just wondering how many people have installed their own snorkel?
    Did you have any issues or was it easy?

    I am keen to get my Ironman snorkel installed ASAP, but do not want to spend the $300-$400 which a 4WD shop would charge. I can only image the hole saw bit will be around $50-$70 for a good quality one, so much cheaper to do it myself.

    "She Who Must Be Obeyed" however, would prefer I get a professional to do it :P

    So I am after some confidence building! and feedback on how others installs went

  • #2
    If you're handy with a drill and don't mind making a huge hole in the panel then I say - do it!

    Be warned though - its not a quick job and a lot of time will be spent removing trims & plugs and then putting it all back together again.

    Take your time and enjoy the feeling of satisfaction of doing your own mods.
    Cheers
    Micheal.

    2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
    2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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    • #3
      Yeah, there is a video on youtube of a 150 getting fitted at an ARB. Paint/Priming, guards, bur removal, etc.. all in there.. Happy to take a day to do it right, if I can save the cash.

      Just got in touch with another shop near me, and they can do $250.. which is better, but still not free!

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      • #4
        One thing to think about though;

        If you mess it up it's your problem and you will have to sort it, if you have it done at a garage and they mess it up then it is down to them to sort out.

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        • #5
          Hi seymour it really depends how handy on the tools you are. They are not that hard to install but the potential to stuff something is also there. If you take your time and measure everything very carefully (10 times ) you shouldn't have any problems. There are several ways to make the large hole required, as you mentioned you can use a large hole saw, or you can stitch drill with a smaller drill and trim. Either way you should apply masking tape to the painted area so that it protects it minimising any chance of scratches.

          Stich drilling is a great way to cut large or irregular shapes into materials, very easy to do just takes a little longer. Basically mark the shape you want to cut on the masking tape, just inside this line using a smaller drill bit (4-6mm is good) drill holes as close together as possible around the circumference. Then use some tinsnips or side cutters to gently snip any metal left between the holes. when this is done the centre will just fall out, with a sharp file gently file the hole out to your line, remove the tape and paint the exposed metal. If the hole is a little rough it will be covered by the body of the snorkel anyway.

          The picture below shows it more clearly.
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          • #6
            I'm just about finished my installation.
            I used a Dobinson Snorkel $260 ebay not as good as Safari but not far off it. I used the Safari on my 120 the only difference I noted was the ram head doesn't sit quite as well on the Dobinson.
            I found it quite easy to install just take your time. I bought a 89mm hole saw from Bunnings for $33, they also had a step drill set for $10

            Tips;
            Leave the cardboard template in place when you are cutting/drilling the holes just in case you slip may save a scratch.

            I used silicone to secure the rubber connecting tube to the end of the snorkel and then let it dry before tightening the SS strap fully. I found as you tried to tightening the strap the rubber hose would slip off. Once the silicone was dry I tighten the strap. You will need to prop the rubber hose while the silicone dries. This is the only tricky bit

            You can buy replacement inner guard fixing clips (B7) on ebay $13 for 20 ( cheaper than Toyota)

            Plan to have the car off the road for a 1.5 days, don't rush it.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by kevdebbi View Post
              Hi seymour it really depends how handy on the tools you are. They are not that hard to install but the potential to stuff something is also there. If you take your time and measure everything very carefully (10 times ) you shouldn't have any problems. There are several ways to make the large hole required, as you mentioned you can use a large hole saw, or you can stitch drill with a smaller drill and trim. Either way you should apply masking tape to the painted area so that it protects it minimising any chance of scratches.

              Stich drilling is a great way to cut large or irregular shapes into materials, very easy to do just takes a little longer. Basically mark the shape you want to cut on the masking tape, just inside this line using a smaller drill bit (4-6mm is good) drill holes as close together as possible around the circumference. Then use some tinsnips or side cutters to gently snip any metal left between the holes. when this is done the centre will just fall out, with a sharp file gently file the hole out to your line, remove the tape and paint the exposed metal. If the hole is a little rough it will be covered by the body of the snorkel anyway.

              The picture below shows it more clearly.
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              Thats some good advice on stitch drilling Kev - BUT there is nothing like the sound of a huge hole-saw munching it way through a fender panel!
              Cheers
              Micheal.

              2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
              2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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              • #8
                What's everyone's opinion on sealing or not sealing the drain holes in the bottom of the air filter box ?
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                • #9
                  i think you have to seal them otherwise it could suck water in through the drain? i know mine have been sealed when they installed it....
                  2013 (12 build) GX Auto.......with safari snorkel, toyota bar, tow bar, roof racks, led spots with fancy newpro switchgear, uniden remote UHF and aerial, ARB bash plates, Roadsafe recovery points, digoptions radio, general grabber AT2s, cheap ebay roof rack that has stood up surprisingly well.....

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                  • #10
                    Mine haven't been sealed and there's 3 of them, a bit annoyed as I was told the airbox would be all sealed up. Some places won't do it as it supposedly voids warranty.



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                    • #11
                      I think I'll be checking mine when I get home...


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                      Blake

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by fido666 View Post
                        Mine haven't been sealed and there's 3 of them, a bit annoyed as I was told the airbox would be all sealed up. Some places won't do it as it supposedly voids warranty.



                        Hole #3 is to indicate the presence of the airfilter without having to open the airbox.
                        Its quite high up and I'd doubt anyone would have sealed that hole.
                        Cheers
                        Micheal.

                        2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
                        2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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                        • #13
                          Yeah I have mine sealed.
                          Was just curious as have heard of a few people that are against sealing them...Mine are just 3 holes in one spot at the bottom of the box. Haven't had a problem with water getting down the snorkel yet so I don't see that having the drain holes is necessary and would rather know that it's all sealed up for water crossings.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by 120D4D View Post
                            Hole #3 is to indicate the presence of the airfilter without having to open the airbox.
                            Its quite high up and I'd doubt anyone would have sealed that hole.
                            Yes I know why hole #3 is there but hole 1 and 2 are very low down. I know they are there to drain the airbox if it takes a gulp through the air inlet but they also allow water to enter in the right circumstances. I don't expect my Prado to be a submarine but it seems pointless to leave such an obvious water entry point in place when installing a snorkel.

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                            • #15
                              I haven't sealed the holes in mine and have done as deep and long a water crossing as you are likely to find in Australia. If you are sucking water in through those holes you have bigger problems than water coming those tiny holes.

                              Cheers Andrew
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