stainless snorkel

[madkiwi]

hey guys i got a question for all you clever buggers out there that make their own gear for their 4x4. im looking at making a stainless snorkel for my hilux but i dont want it one peice so that i can replace sections as i stuff it on trees and what not i want to use rubber bends dont see any advantages using the silicon ones over rubber(decent price hike though)however cant find anywhere that sells 3inch 90 and 45 degree bends in melbourne i see them all over the place on other 4x4s so they must be out there somewhere any help would be much appreciated, cheers

[Bainsy]

hey bud, we sell the rubber bends at work, through Donaldson i think? so i reckon most other truck mechanical places in Melbourne would as well. i don't see the advantage of using silicone on an intake either mate. i use the rubber bends on my intake, and so does all the truck manufactures. id only worry about silicone on charge air piping.

hope i was of help to ya mate

[madkiwi]

thanks bainsy was thinkin along those lines of truck spares for the reason that i thought thats where you being a truck mechanic might have got yours from thanks i do the ring round see how i go,cheers

[Watt]

Hey madkiwi, let us know how you go with the snorkel, price for parts, time to construct/fit, etc...
I have a 2.7 hilux and would like to add a snorkel but the aftermarket ones i see go for about $345... bit steep for my budget.
Some pics of the fitting process would be helpful too... if it all goes to plan that is.

[madkiwi]

will do mate let you know how it all goes

[croozza]

just a word of warning though, with all the joins in the snorkel, they become potential leak hazzards for the motor, make sure you seal them well with silicon on the inside and a good hose clamp on the outside.

[bmurray2250]

Originally Posted by croozza

just a word of warning though, with all the joins in the snorkel, they become potential leak hazzards for the motor, make sure you seal them well with silicon on the inside and a good hose clamp on the outside.

Agree with croozza, seal the joints and make sure you protect the metal with something like penatrol (can be purchased from bunnings) to stop rust