Snorkel for my 4x4

Tusker4x4 · 21st January 2009, 22:46

Thats the way snorkel was fitted on a 540 I saw on road.

Regds

Amit

headers · 21st January 2009, 23:29

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

'An angel' here in Bangalore has volunteered to help design & fabricate the Snorkel Head in Fiber Glass.

Shanavaz, need the address of the angel please! Thanks in advance!

Irfanulla · 22nd January 2009, 15:43

Some FAQ for reading

4x4 Connection - Snorkel FAQ

4x4addict · 22nd January 2009, 18:27

An option would be to order the snorkel head from the Force Motors Gurkha and fabricate everything else.

Torque-ative · 24th January 2009, 03:02

Brilliant ,,, why did'nt anyone else think about this !! This is almost a clean fit on t MM's

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Originally Posted by Tusker4x4

I have a MM540 which I use for Offroading with our Northern India Offroad Club (NIOC). Have been thinking of getting a snorkel istalled in the Jeep.

There is no snorkel available that can be installed in Mahindra Jeeps. I have been thinkin of installing a snorkel that is installed on Eicher trucks.

Wanted advice will that snorkel work.

Regds

Amit

DirtyDan · 24th January 2009, 11:52

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

An option would be to order the snorkel head from the Force Motors Gurkha and fabricate everything else.

My thoughts, too. A cheaper solution would be just to put a mandrel bend in the pipe near the tip and point the tip toward the ground so rain can not get in. If river water gets that high the driver and co-driver better be able to hold their breath.

I think if one is going to go into deep water they had better check carefully what else is going to get wet. Here the hose from the filter to the engine intake looks like one of those paper/carboard things that water will destroy in short order.

headers · 24th January 2009, 13:44

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

My thoughts, too. A cheaper solution would be just to put a mandrel bend in the pipe near the tip and point the tip toward the ground so rain can not get in.

Hey DD, Great minds think alike eh? I was just contemplating that setup in my 540 especially for the differential breathers.. Also, having a 'U' bend inside helps air pass but restricts water unless one is in very deep waters!

Cheers

Tusker4x4 · 26th January 2009, 20:44

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Originally Posted by headers

Hey DD, Great minds think alike eh? I was just contemplating that setup in my 540 especially for the differential breathers.. Also, having a 'U' bend inside helps air pass but restricts water unless one is in very deep waters!

Cheers

Hey better option is what I have done Eicher Air Intake cost (Rs.450) on the B pillar of 540. take the hose through the body behind the footrest. a PVC pipe the entrance of the engine and connect the Air intake hose.

I will put pictures of the same in the next post. I have not clicked them yet. but Harjeev did take some pics in the 25th NIOC OTR of the snorkel and connection.

Redgs

Amit

Tusker4x4 · 26th January 2009, 21:09

This is how I have fitted my MM540 with an Eicher Air Intake as a snorkel

headers · 26th January 2009, 21:30

Nice picture Tusker4x4, is the piping airtight? I hope it is ! Good job!

Tusker4x4 · 26th January 2009, 21:50

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Originally Posted by headers

Nice picture Tusker4x4, is the piping airtight? I hope it is ! Good job!

Lets hope for the best, Seems to be. The joints besides the clamps etc have been fixed with super glue and some amount of water proofing.

My clutch had some problem for the 25th NIOC OTR so had to leave the Jeep on the track. could not test it in water.

Next time will definately do that and post an update.

Regds

Amit

Tusker4x4 · 31st January 2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by headers

Nice picture Tusker4x4, is the piping airtight? I hope it is ! Good job!

Hi Headers, Just wanted to knw how to waterproof the Starter Motor, Alternator & Diffrential nipples.

After the snorkel I think these will be the only 2 places that water can damage/stall the vechile in a OTR.

Pls let me knw the other points that needs to be taken care off and suggest the solutions

Redgs

Amit

swastikviji · 22nd July 2009, 21:37

Hi My MM 550 is ready with Snorkel

khan_sultan · 22nd July 2009, 21:49

Hey Vijay, the snorkel looks very nice & neatly fabricated. Great work sir.

Now I need to get this done on my Gypsy soon.

star_aqua · 22nd July 2009, 22:25

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Originally Posted by swastikviji

Hi My MM 550 is ready with Snorkel

It has come out really nice sir.

now i can imagine how it would look on my 540.

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Hey Vijay, the snorkel looks very nice & neatly fabricated. Great work sir.

Now I need to get this done on my Gypsy soon.

Shahnawaz, come on.. anyways going nowhere this weekend. lets do it for your zuki as wel.

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