sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
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It looks like the Safari snorkel isn't available in NA - only for the TD6 is this right? What other options are there if any right now other that the G4 type? I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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PCrover
Member Since: 25 Dec 2006
Location: NorCal
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I was going to get a TD6 version and modify the air connection to the engine. Who knows if they will ever offer a correct version. Gary
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'94 D90
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| 4th Jan 2007 4:12 am |
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Tony
Member Since: 20 Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide Hills
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I asked Safari about a version for the petrol D3 when they released the diesel snorkel, and got a very vague reply. Probably they do not think there are enough V6 petrol engines around.  Ex Defender 110 200Tdi owner.
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| 4th Jan 2007 6:40 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
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Is the air intake not in the same place as the TDV6 and V8 petrol? 
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:01 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
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yer... what is the difference ? The intake is in the same place... unless there is a difference the other side inside the engine bay that makes fitting different.
Mind you, that snorkel looks far more involved than the raised air intake that LR do.
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:06 am |
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Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
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10forcash wrote:Is the air intake not in the same place as the TDV6 and V8 petrol?
Mine's' in the same place and the LR OEM raised air intake is no different. D3 HSE V8...
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:08 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
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Mossy wrote:10forcash wrote:Is the air intake not in the same place as the TDV6 and V8 petrol?
Mine'' in the same place and the LR OEM raised air intake is no different.
I think its because its just a raised intake and not a true sealed snorkel.
Mind you... cpt Nemo's under Welsh rivers adventures seem to demonstrate that it is pretty well sealed 
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:16 am |
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Tony
Member Since: 20 Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide Hills
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It could be that you are effectively altering the length of the air intake, or causing intake noise, or maybe Safari have not seen a large enough market to justify the testing needed before putting it on sale - in these days of hair-trigger litigation, it would be a brave (Or foolhardy) company who sold an untested item. Ex Defender 110 200Tdi owner.
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| 4th Jan 2007 10:43 am |
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sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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So it looks like the G4 snorkel is the only option here right now.
Next question, is a snorkel really necessary/helpful on the D3/LR3 with the position of the stock intake?
On my outing there was a ticking sound inside the front engine comp. after getting wet that concerned me a bit (went away after it dried out). It was suggested to me that I should get a snorkel for Florida trail conditions. I don't really care for the look of them too much but if they will serve the purpose I'll definitely get one. I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| 4th Jan 2007 12:50 pm |
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Robert Page
Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: Avalon Beach, FL, USA
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Tami,
Did you ever get any answers or options? I have an email dated this week from Safari stating "We think it will fit" but are not sure. I don't see the point in the G4 if it isn't sealed. Our problem is mud and water ingestion, not dust!!! '05 LR3 (Disco III) Trail, 5 Passenger V8 petrol, LHD, ARB Bull Bar, Warn XD9000 Winch
'93 Range Rover, 3.5" Lift, Custom Front Bumper, Warn M8000 Winch
'76 IHC Scout II, 345 cid V8, TF27 Auto
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| 9th Jan 2008 2:30 am |
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Gordo23
Member Since: 18 May 2008
Location: Colorado
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Could the G4 snorkel not be converted into a sealed? Surely someone out there has put a sealant around it and tried it out - any news of this?
I was thinking of obtaining a G4 snorkel pretty soon - I spend a lot of time on dusty roads when I am out on the land looking for a fishing hole or climbing spots.
Should I go through my local dealer for this or do any of you have a suggestion?
*Not an attempt to hijack thread*
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| 18th May 2008 8:13 pm |
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drzjoint
Member Since: 17 Apr 2008
Location: Gaylord, Michigan
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it dose not matter if it is sealed it will not increase the depth of the H2O you can go thru due to the electronics and the connectors with their seals so is better suited for looks or if you are in alot of heavy dust for the v8 2005 SE-7 BLUE
AKA THE JUGGERNOT B**CH
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| 26th May 2008 12:38 pm |
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jwest
Member Since: 09 Jun 2006
Location: USA
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drzjoint wrote:it dose not matter if it is sealed it will not increase the depth of the H2O you can go thru due to the electronics and the connectors with their seals so is better suited for looks or if you are in alot of heavy dust for the v8
Exactly! 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
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2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6
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