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Safari SS25HF snorkel installation

Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:12 pm
by Vman
I am trying to fit a snorkel to my NJ 2.8 which appears to be a Safari SS25HF copy but dont have instructions

Can anyone help with the aluminium cast piece that goes inside the guard. Does this replace the part that is bolted on and joins the internal rubber pipe to the air cleaner or does it sit over this peice?

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It looks like it could work either way. Other thought is you need to drill holes in this part and bolt it up to the body which would make sense. There would appear to be two additional bolts which has triggered this thought but really am not sure.

Can anyone help please?

Thanks, Vaughan

Re: Safari SS25HF snorkel installation

Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:12 pm
by Vman
After some more searching I have finally found this image:

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It would appear the casting replaces the factory part but if someone can confirm that would be great.

Also from my research, most people silicone up the join just to be safe. I will probably do the same but using sicaflex.

Re: Safari SS25HF snorkel installation

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:37 am
by date
I helped out on fitting a snorkel to a Gen 2 Pajero some time back. The aluminium piece was used and fitted up to the air cleaner box, replacing the original plastic inlet piece. It became obvious when we opened up the area.

You definitely need the template to drill the hole through the outer fender skin. It is scary, because it seems like it is in the wrong place (too far back), but when the hole was finally made, it was smack on the mark. The aluminium piece is offset. The rubber hose bridges the gap very well. I recommend that you use the right sized hole saw, and put masking tape on the cutting area to minimise chipping the paint. When you have cut the hole, put plenty of paint on the exposed areas to prevent rusting. The rest of the installation is relatively simple - you need another couple of screw holes on the horizontal section and two more on the windscreeen pillar.

Re: Safari SS25HF snorkel installation

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:37 am
by 57oky
be careful using sikaflex as ive heard the fumes can have an affect on the airflow meter during curing time. I think my instructions said to use a urethane based sealent not silicon

Re: Safari SS25HF snorkel installation

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:47 am
by Vman
Cool thanks guys.