Adding a snorkel to a Bighorn

I knew this was not going to be a quick or easy job even with a kit and have put it off for a couple of years. It was obviously not made to attach a snorkel to with the only viable spot into the air intake being inside the front left guard in front of the wheel. To remove the guard a couple of other bits needed to be removed first, carefully finding my way around hidden screws, bolts and clips. To remove the old air intake required removal of the second battery cradle, radiator overflow and air cleaner housing.

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And of course the supplied template would have left the front passenger door no longer able to open and none of the required holes anywhere near where they needed to be.

Hopefully I'll get it all back together tomorrow with a new snorkel and radio aerial.

If you can put that back together with a new snorkel by tomorrow I'm bringing mine to you.
Fuck the dealership:)

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Originally Posted by jakewire

If you can put that back together with a new snorkel by tomorrow I'm bringing mine to you.
Fuck the dealership:)

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Mrs Gadget says NO! I had to sensor the actual reply for the sake of your delicate ears.

It will be back together later tomorrow, it's the careful taking apart that takes all the time.

Why?

I'm more impressed that you got it up the drive��
�� Did we have a clean out

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Originally Posted by Beaker

Why?

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That is what I kept asking myself. Less work and expence than another engine replacement.

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Originally Posted by longrange308

I'm more impressed that you got it up the drive��
�� Did we have a clean out

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A bit. Did throws the boss's wagon on the road.

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Originally Posted by Beaker

Why?

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Probably to "pimp my ride" along with the chrome wheels flared guards, lowered suspension, big arse exhaust kit and metallic candystripe camo paint job that are coming next. Watch this space

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Originally Posted by Beaker

Why?

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:):)

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Glad mine came with one.

Anyone want to buy it???

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Rambo

Could be ..... what year ..... what motor ...... thanks mate

measure 8 times drill holes once good luck

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Originally Posted by sometimes

measure 8 times drill holes once good luck

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Particularly when this kit comes with no instructions whatsoever.

Is it back together Gadgetman?

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Originally Posted by jakewire

Is it back together Gadgetman?

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Yup. Got to say it was a pig of a job and would go back to a better quality kit next time. The Bighorn is a lot more involved than the Safari that's for sure.

Also painted the wiper arms so there isn't the reflection from the sun on the stainless.

Will have to sort out a pile of vacuum hoses that had already come apart just by the air cleaner. The ends of the hoses had perished and I could only find about half the number of attachment points as hose ends.

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Yup. Got to say it was a pig of a job and would go back to a better quality kit next time. The Bighorn is a lot more involved than the Safari that's for sure.

Also painted the wiper arms so there isn't the reflection from the sun on the stainless.

Will have to sort out a pile of vacuum hoses that had already come apart just by the air cleaner. The ends of the hoses had perished and I could only find about half the number of attachment points as hose ends.

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Again , why?

Maybe a better option - windows open, a few litres of petrol inside, a lit match, and a walk away.... saves on sorting the hoses.... and driving it :)

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Originally Posted by Beaker

Again , why?

Maybe a better option - windows open, a few litres of petrol inside, a lit match, and a walk away.... saves on sorting the hoses.... and driving it :)

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Trouble is I'll end up with something newer and they're simply not as capable off road. As it is this is a lot newer than I wanted.

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Particularly when this kit comes with no instructions whatsoever.

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Mud stuck? Just done the same myself
Of on a Colorado, prick of a job.

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Originally Posted by Drahthaar

Mud stuck? Just done the same myself
Of on a Colorado, prick of a job.

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Yup.

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Originally Posted by kristopher

Rambo

Could be ..... what year ..... what motor ...... thanks mate

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1994.
3.1 td 225kms. Auto

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Since we haven't seen a photographic evidence of completed job I snuck around and took a photo or two over the fence :ORLY:

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Yup.

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2 Hours start to finish on the Hi Lux. Any longer I d have lost interest :sick:

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Originally Posted by Happy

2 Hours start to finish on the Hi Lux. Any longer I d have lost interest :sick:

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That was about it for the Safari. This thing was ridiculous with the amount of recutting of bits and working out where everything should go.

Least u guys did it yourself, I got the landcruiser done when it was getting winch /front bar / spotlights and 2inch lift done, snorkel costs more to fit than all the rest :ORLY::wtfsmilie:

All went together pretty well. All joints put together with heaps of sealant.

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i dont have a snorkel i usually jump in and check the depth before driving in if in doubt its worked so far :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by northdude

i dont have a snorkel i usually jump in and check the depth before driving in if in doubt its worked so far :thumbsup:

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Same, but I did manage to strike one deceptive looking piece of shallow water around a hole. The front slid sideways into the hole and cost me an engine. Cheap insurance.

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Originally Posted by northdude

i dont have a snorkel i usually jump in and check the depth before driving in if in doubt its worked so far :thumbsup:

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Yep logical for most people, I think most do it for looks. I'm through deep water all the time, and class a snorkel as cheap insurance. That being said, if you actually look into snorkels and their purpose, Safari in particular have always maintained that their snorkels aren't for deep water crossing, they're for getting cleaner air to the motor in dusty conditions...

Nice job @gadgetman they're a good truck those bighorns. I always install my own snorkels, the two times I haven't, they weren't even 100% sealed!!!

awesome:cool:

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Originally Posted by JoshC

Yep logical for most people, I think most do it for looks. I'm through deep water all the time, and class a snorkel as cheap insurance. That being said, if you actually look into snorkels and their purpose, Safari in particular have always maintained that their snorkels aren't for deep water crossing, they're for getting cleaner air to the motor in dusty conditions...

Nice job @gadgetman they're a good truck those bighorns. I always install my own snorkels, the two times I haven't, they weren't even 100% sealed!!!

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Shit better go over my with a fine tooth comb, the price I played it bloody better be

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Originally Posted by JoshC

Yep logical for most people, I think most do it for looks. I'm through deep water all the time, and class a snorkel as cheap insurance. That being said, if you actually look into snorkels and their purpose, Safari in particular have always maintained that their snorkels aren't for deep water crossing, they're for getting cleaner air to the motor in dusty conditions...

Nice job @gadgetman they're a good truck those bighorns. I always install my own snorkels, the two times I haven't, they weren't even 100% sealed!!!

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Exactly, but they can generally be made to seal.

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Originally Posted by 223nut

Shit better go over my with a fine tooth comb, the price I played it bloody better be

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Jam a spud up the exhaust and fill the snorkel up with the hose to check for leaks :D

Dont do that!

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Originally Posted by rambo rem700

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Glad mine came with one.

Anyone want to buy it???

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You buy that of Hayden?

edit: yes you did :D thought it looked familiar. Its great at getting stuck, although that may have been operator error.

Yup. Gonna keep her now tho haha. Only been stuck one so far ...

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