Lapwing Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hi, I am looking for a snorkel / raised air intake for a 110 300tdi CSW that does not increase the overall height of the vehicle. It just scrapes into the car park at work as it is! Does anyone have suggestions of a model suitable or one that can be adapted? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The southdown one doesn't, well, on mine it doesn't, and as its only a chunk of stainless tube you can cut a bit off to the height you want it' . . In my mind its one of the neatest one's that there is as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 the safari one doesent it sits at just over the top of the windscreen which is lower than the overall height of the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapwing Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Many thanks for the suggestions guys, both look great, may have to save for a while for either of those! Does anyone know if the military spec Bearmach STC 50265 snorkel can be shortened or would the mushroom top get in the way of the windscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 From what i can see, it should be able to be shortened a bit, but you wouldn;t want to make it short enough that the mushroom covered any of the screen......... ps, i don;t think the southdown one is a bad price if you don;t mind having a tube thats not brush finished...... i had mine powder coated black, so it didn;t matter what the tube looked like.......... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Snorkel-90-110-Series-3-/120772475531?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c1e99ba8b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapwing Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 That's cheaper than I thought! Looks like the Southdown is the way forward! Less likely to get knocked off too. Think black powder coating may be the way forward as it looks a little on the shiny side for me:-) Thank's for the advice Disco-Ron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 And, as if by magic......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapwing Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Yes that's what's required, slightly nervous about drilling the hole, but I guess it shouldn't be too daunting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have actually fitted one the other side now.. for the heater, saves me getting misted up when i go deep wading....LOL I made it out of a standard snorkel kit.. but with one extra support on the screen pillar...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapwing Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Wow, excellent! As per your recommendation, I have my Southdown, awaiting black powder coating before I fit it. I will then post a pic..... don't hold your breath, it may be a while :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Lapwing........... i just noticed you're in East Dorset............... fancy joining a club..??? we're Dorset based.... and we have an rtv trial at Bransgore on Sunday 27th, ok, so thats not dorset, but we do most trials in dorset, why not come along and watch and have a natter if ya like.... See http://www.dorsetrover.co.uk/content/bransgore-trial for details!! Make sure to come and say hello if you do come along... spectators are more than welcome!! for FREE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapwing Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Looks good! I watched the video clip of the Mannington rtv! I had looked at the Dorset Rover site before and when I can find a bit more time might come along. Unfortunately can't make this Sunday, but will definitely keep my eye on the website. ps snorkel is now powder coated matt black, which looks so much better (they should make it an option, the stainless steel look is a bit odd I think!)...... unfortunately it is still lying on my office floor ...... maybe next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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