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Disco4 snorkel
Anyone know if the d3 snorkel fits the d4?
5th Jan 2015 11:17 pm
GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
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Hi, if you mean the RAI then yes it will but only with the correct metal plate which clips to the wing.
If it's the snorkel then I don't know
5th Jan 2015 11:28 pm
GLYNNE
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Is it one of these
5th Jan 2015 11:32 pm
drout
Member Since: 10 Dec 2014
Location: hexham
Posts: 87
Yup, thats the thingy! RAI is raised air intake at a guess?
7th Jan 2015 1:10 am
garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
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That is not a snorkel - a snorkel is fully sealed to allow the engine to breathe in deep water. A RAI will leak like a sieve.
7th Jan 2015 2:38 am
RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 372
To continue .....
The Safari Snorkel for the D3 will also fit the D4 ..... and yes it is a snorkel Nick
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7th Jan 2015 5:32 pm
motolite
Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
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@RRR207 i see you have an 'anchor' up front for when you float away.
8th Jan 2015 12:10 am
drout
Member Since: 10 Dec 2014
Location: hexham
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So is there a difference between a RAI and a snorkel? Am I right in thinking that the max fording depth is still 28 inches even with one fitted?
8th Jan 2015 10:31 am
RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 372
Technically the wading depth with a proper snorkel is just below the top of the snorkel
....... BUT ......
that is neither safe nor sensible and would do damage to other parts of the vehicle systems that would probably kill the engine in spite of the nice air flow & would probably write off the car!
A RAI is just that, it is designed to take air from a cleaner environment & not choke the filters with dust & other detritus. A snorkel does the same job but is also sealed (if fitted properly) and so prevents water getting into the system.
Having said all that nothing prevents damage to components better than safe & sensible control from the soft & flabby (in my case) bit behind the steering wheel.Nick
2010 D4 ....... now gone and replaced with a 05RRV Autobiography
Member of Wessex4x4Response, (Bristol team)
8th Jan 2015 10:42 am
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
the fittings in the inner wing are different on the D4 to the D3, there is an additional part number required for the D4.Duncan
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