Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 02:23:26 PM
I’m considering fitting a snorkel to the XJ. It’s a 2.5 VM Diesel.
Don’t seem to be able to find a dedicated diesel one localy :( , so the question is as follows, Will a 4.0 petrol one fit and if so, how much modding will I need to do? Has anyone done this, and if so, any tips?
Post by: tim_aka_tim on October 02, 2006, 02:31:05 PM
Quote from: "barttheguinnessguy"
Afternoon fellow Dastards
I’m considering fitting a snorkel to the XJ. It’s a 2.5 VM Diesel.
Don’t seem to be able to find a dedicated diesel one localy :( , so the question is as follows, Will a 4.0 petrol one fit and if so, how much modding will I need to do? Has anyone done this, and if so, any tips?
You'll have a bitch of a time putting a Safari on a diesel - the airbox is on the other side, so you'll need a pipe from one side to the other, which will gather heat and make performance even worse - Safari's murder performance as it is, without yet more pipework.
There's the "Airflow" snorkel for a diesel. Probably have to import one from Australian where they're made. http://http://www.snorkels.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=11
Also, Surrey Off-road to a Rokraider snorkel for a diesel. Doesn't look as good as the others, but I guess it works. http://http://www.surreyoff-road.com
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 02:54:32 PM
Just been on their site and it looks like its cheaper by half to import one from them compared with uk suppliers :lol: :lol:
Might just do that.
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 03:00:14 PM
Post by: dtooth on October 02, 2006, 04:15:34 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ- ... dZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Turbo-diesel-with-RH-pillar-snorkel_W0QQitemZ270033613765QQihZ017QQcategoryZ116508QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
and some fitting http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDieselSnorkel1.htm (http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDieselSnorkel1.htm)
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 06:40:40 PM
Quote from: "dtooth"
there is a diesel snokel on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ- ... dZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Turbo-diesel-with-RH-pillar-snorkel_W0QQitemZ270033613765QQihZ017QQcategoryZ116508QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Yep, saw that one, but its a bit of a treck to fetch it, and he wont post.
Snorkels.com.au will sell me one and post it for less than his reserve price, although $33 AU does seem very cheap for international postage......................................
Post by: JamesH on October 02, 2006, 07:18:50 PM
Post by: tim_aka_tim on October 02, 2006, 07:26:28 PM
Quote from: "barttheguinnessguy"
Snorkels.com.au will sell me one and post it for less than his reserve price, although $33 AU does seem very cheap for international postage......................................
Does seem very cheap, possibly worth confirming it.
I'd much rather have a new snorkel than a pre-abused one. Scratches are good, but only if you made them yourself - cus then you have the memories!
Post by: chrisjones on October 02, 2006, 07:28:20 PM
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 09:23:55 PM
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T'is probably surface mail, fine if you can wait a few weeks.
Dont mind putting off drillin huge holes in me bodywork!!!!!
Post by: tim_aka_tim on October 02, 2006, 09:32:17 PM
Quote from: "barttheguinnessguy"
Dont mind putting off drillin huge holes in me bodywork!!!!!
It feels even worse than you could possibly imagine
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
It feels even worse than you could possibly imagine
Nooooooooooo, it cant be!!!!!!!!!!
Already losin sleep, and aint been to bed yet
Post by: tim_aka_tim on October 02, 2006, 09:47:04 PM
Quote from: "barttheguinnessguy"
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
It feels even worse than you could possibly imagine
Nooooooooooo, it cant be!!!!!!!!!!
Already losin sleep, and aint been to bed yet
To be fair, it wasn't so bad for me, cus KD drilled the holes.
The niggling thought you have is whether you got paint on EVERY bit of bare metal.
Post by: Anonymous on October 02, 2006, 09:48:35 PM
ARB breathers I think ran up the snorkel as well
Its the way I'd go...as an ex diesel Cherry owner who also drove said demo Cherry...
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 09:51:08 PM
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
To be fair, it wasn't so bad for me, cus KD drilled the holes.
Jesus, KD's coming to my place this weekend. Think i'll hide the XJ
Post by: Anonymous on October 02, 2006, 10:07:16 PM
Quote from: "barttheguinnessguy"
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
To be fair, it wasn't so bad for me, cus KD drilled the holes.
Jesus, KD's coming to my place this weekend. Think i'll hide the XJ :roll:
Wear sunglasses if the Ranger turns up :twisted:
Oh and piss yerself laughing at the shirts......................................... 8)
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 10:36:43 PM
Quote from: "Stew"
Hide any XJ you've got.... :roll: :wink: 8)
Can't hide the one he's coming for. That would be like a really cruel game of hide and seek:wink:
Post by: Anonymous on October 02, 2006, 10:39:25 PM
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 10:40:14 PM
Post by: barttheguinnessguy on October 02, 2006, 10:41:57 PM
