Topic: Snorkels and waterproofing question (Read 48607 times)

ponyracer1 · « **on:** February 02, 2005, 10:54:33 PM »

How many of you run snorkels? I see the water can get pretty deep around these parts. Anyone got any low buck ideas? I'm working on a few. What's an average price for an aftermarket kit?

Thanks

46stm · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2005, 11:22:48 PM »

Safari Snorkels are top banana, if you fit it yourself remember to throw away the template cos its shite.......ok, you can use it but its miles out.

Great feeling sticking a drill thro' ya body work, yeeha, and don't forget to block up your airbox once all sorted.

Paid about £150 plus vat for mine. In all honesty fit it yourself, piece of pi#@

Anonymous · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2005, 01:17:50 AM »

:shock:

Bubba · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:10:57 AM »

hows this for a low buck snorkel............stay the hell out the water :giveup:

Mick O · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2005, 09:23:10 AM »

:smt037

Anonymous · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2005, 10:23:50 AM »

Totally with you there Bubba

daggie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:09:52 PM »

PLOP, SPLASH, Bugger, right Stew :grinyes:

Woody · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:49:03 PM »

Pony Racer

I can remember seeing an article for a homemade hummer style snorkel which came out just in front of the windscreen. When I find it again I'll post a link.

Woody

bluesub · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:59:02 PM »

Daggie you forgot to add Drip Drip Drip :lol:

trent · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:23:38 PM »

Well done bluesub :shock:

What with that and the tent pic, your famous Stew (what do you do for an encore) :wink:

trent · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:35:34 PM »

Sorry went off topic a bit :lol:

Anonymous · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2005, 10:26:58 PM »

:butthead: :butthead:

Yer all horrible

ponyracer1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2005, 11:31:41 PM »

HAHAHA That looks like an oops!! picture out of the back of a 4X4 mag!!

I'd be real interested in the hummer snorkel pics if you can find one.

Well I'm PISSED!! My bender was supposed to go out BAX global tomorrow and be here in a week or less. Now thanks to the beautiful UK tax system I have to have it shipped through the post office and it's going to take a month. They wanted me to pay 2.7% on the total + 17.5% VAT CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? How can you guys deal with that CRAP?? It's a wonder there's anyone left in this country, I'm surprised everyone hasen't emigrated to spain or the states. OK I'm done, I think AAAGGGGGHHHHH, ok that was it. Take a deep breath.

So what do you guys know about waterproofing? Silicone all the electical joints?? Got any tips?

Thanks Phill

daggie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2005, 11:32:17 PM »

yup.

daggie · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2005, 11:34:38 PM »

Stew,
email TOR mag with the pic, you'll get a yrs subsription, free

Woody · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2005, 12:15:19 AM »

PonyRacer1

found the article:

http://www.americanjeepers.com/articles ... le-Snorkel

don't know if it would work out cheaper than an ARB Safari Snorkel bought from a UK supplier.

For shipping from states it is sometimes worth checking out the costs of using people like UPS they seem more expensive initially as they include the customs handling charge up front rather than hiding it as US Postal via Royal Mail do.

As far as emigrating goes the US always seems attractive, after all the language is more or less the same, and the Jeep parts are cheaper

Woody

Anonymous · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2005, 12:42:33 AM »

Oh wonderfull :shock:

:x :x

Anonymous · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2005, 12:55:37 AM »

Twas a good Cherry that was :shock:

As I remember water was very cold n the whole thing went from bad to worse......................................

ponyracer1 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2005, 07:39:14 AM »

Thanks Woody!! I'll do some research and let you guys know what I find.

Off topic, anyone know the best way to make a 5 passanger TJ? I'm thinking of 3 race seats in the back intead of a bench?

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2005, 09:38:34 AM »

Re. waterproofing, I spray the electrics with Waxoyl. This has proved very effective and lasts a long time.
Re. 3 seats in the back of a TJ, I reckon width would be an issue for 3 adults, maybe offset them so the middle one is in front of or behind the others. Don't forget you'll need seat belts for all three as well.

ponyracer1 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2005, 11:44:55 AM »

Yea that what I was thinking. Front to beside each other and the rear in the center. I'm going to put them on a 1 3/4 frame with belts.

46stm · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2005, 01:10:28 AM »

you wanna (ponyracer1) attempt doing a sideline business importing Jeep stuff, vat and import duty all day every day then people grizzle.......

Waterproofing electrics.....get some shares in WD40

Anonymous · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2005, 05:11:46 PM »

Too much late night Nelson for 46stm methinks

ponyracer1 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2005, 11:30:35 AM »

Well there's NO WAY 3 seats are going to fit....

I agree with stew.

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