tips on snorkel install

[blurr1604]

Hey all.....well tomorrow arvo gonna be installing a safari snorkel into the BJ71 cruiser, i have the snorkel kit complete with all templates, and i have all the tools required....

I'm posting up because im just after some tips to make the install go relatively smoothly.... so people that have done this before anythins to look out for? like ive heard that you put tape over the area to cut to avoid rugged edges....things like that...

hope to hear from some of you !!!


cheers,

blair

[Struth]

When using the hole saw put 50mm masking tape around the area around the place you are cutting, use cutting compound to assist the hole saw to cut correctly.

Go to an industrial supplier, etc and get yourself a step drill if you don't have, there's no better way to put holes up to 20mm in car panels.

Before painting the edges of any holes or cuts de burr them as well as you can, sharp edges lead to thin paint which leads to earlier corrosion.

I use one of those hand held de burrers with changeable blades.

Measure thrice, have a beer or break, measure again then drill/cut holes in your car

[coxy321]

When using the hole saw put 50mm masking tape around the area around the place you are cutting, use cutting compound to assist the hole saw to cut correctly.

Go to an industrial supplier, etc and get yourself a step drill if you don't have, there's no better way to put holes up to 20mm in car panels.

Before painting the edges of any holes or cuts de burr them as well as you can, sharp edges lead to thin paint which leads to earlier corrosion.

I use one of those hand held de burrers with changeable blades.

Measure thrice, have a beer or break, measure again then drill/cut holes in your car

Exactly what i was going to say!

[ferrit]

measure, Measure, Measure, Re Measure, Get a mate to check, Get a third opinion, Measure just to be sure, Apply drill to panel, re Measure, Drill hole.