Disco 2 Snorkel or not?

Brian Rogers · Jan 12, 2017

I'm currently debating fitting. Snorkel to disco 2, I'm not planning on dipping her much but I have herd that it would be worth fitting one , your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks

neilly · Jan 12, 2017

If you are not planning on getting it in deep water, why bother with a snorkel?

Have you moved the ECU?

Cheers

Marmaduke · Jan 12, 2017

Why bother? Are you going to complete the look with a winch that never gets used as well

Marmaduke · Jan 12, 2017

Oh and to add finishing touches the obligatory 'one lift, live it' sticker

RyanDay1 · Jan 12, 2017

neilly said:
Have you moved the ECU?

Tell me more...

neilly · Jan 12, 2017

@RyanDay1 .

Yeah, Your mate and I know of one other recently who had an issue with the ECU extension cable .....

Cheers

RyanDay1 · Jan 12, 2017

neilly said:
@RyanDay1 .

Yeah, Your mate and I know of one other recently who had an issue with the ECU extension cable .....

Cheers

Who's me mate?

is the scary metal box movable to a safe spot?

neilly · Jan 12, 2017

Sorry Ryan,

Just abit of a hijack on the thread here....LOL..

I thought you were on here the other week ref the ECU extension cable not being compatible with an auto , and you were asking for a friend for help / guidance.....Sorry, i am getting old you know......LOL

Cheers

RyanDay1 · Jan 12, 2017

neilly said:
Sorry Ryan,

Just abit of a hijack on the thread here....LOL..

I thought you were on here the other week ref the ECU extension cable not being compatible with an auto , and you were asking for a friend for help / guidance.....Sorry, i am getting old you know......LOL

Cheers

Oops on the thread, you're telling me! I left my teens on Tuesday now I feel like my life's over

neilly · Jan 12, 2017

RyanDay1 said:
Oops on the thread, you're telling me! I left my teens on Tuesday now I feel like my life's over

I saw the picture of the cake..............very sweet..............Instead of rodders I might start calling you SAM.........

Yes, you can get extensions, from the bay of flea so I hear, but it would appear they only work with Manual cars, as the wires are not acceptable for Autos. As I understand it the seller is aware and may be fixing the issue.

So if you are going to get really moist and go deep, then it may be something to look at.

Cheers

ER1C · Jan 12, 2017

Brian Rogers said:
I'm currently debating fitting. Snorkel to disco 2, I'm not planning on dipping her much but I have herd that it would be worth fitting one , your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks

Have a look at where your air intake actually is.
Consider how often you will go that deep.

Brian Rogers · Jan 12, 2017

ER1C said:
Have a look at where your air intake actually is.
Consider how often you will go that deep.

Thanks for the sensible reply. I will.

neilly · Jan 12, 2017

neilly said:
Have you moved the ECU?

Brian Rogers said:
Thanks for the sensible reply. I will.

I thought asking if you have moved the ECU was quite sensible....................................

Cheers

Brian Rogers · Jan 12, 2017

Brian Rogers said:
Thanks for the sensible reply. I will.

Yes it was, thanks for the suggestion, i would look at moving it if i fit a snorkel,

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 12, 2017

neilly said:
Sorry Ryan,

Just abit of a hijack on the thread here....LOL..

I thought you were on here the other week ref the ECU extension cable not being compatible with an auto , and you were asking for a friend for help / guidance.....Sorry, i am getting old you know......LOL

Cheers

linky?

mikescuba · Jan 12, 2017

I fitted a snorkel to my 110 , I thought it would make it look more butch. It reduced my MPG quiet significantly. I recently had my 110 resprayed and I haven't bothered to fit the snorkel back on. If your thinking of getting it wet you will also need to raise the intakes on the axle and gear box breathers and make sure your snorkel is air tight. Personally I wouldn't bother. If I was going to cross Morocco again I might give it some more thought which might help to get cleaner dust free air going through the air filter.But even then I might just carry and extra air filter.
If you feel like fitting a snorkel, I would lie down till the feeling passes.

bankz5152 · Jan 12, 2017

No need unless you plan to dunk it or going somewhere very dusty!

brian47 · Jan 12, 2017

bankz5152 said:
No need unless you plan to dunk it or going somewhere very dusty!

I prefer dunkin' biscuits, easier, tastier and much less of a mess unless you leave them in the tea too long!

TB H there's more to think about than just a snorkel even if you do intend to get it wet.

bankz5152 · Jan 12, 2017

I learnt that the hard way! only think i dunk now is a good biscuit!

Yeah true D2 is a little more vunerable imo than the Fender.

Personally standard practice for me is to extend all breathers at least to the top of the bulkhead, only costs about £25 if that to do.

TD5s i believe its, x2 axles, TX box, Gearbox & fuel tank. Worth doing...

I have read and been told by a few mechanics (inc an ex LR one) that the TD5 ECU is actually waterproof. What isnt waterproof is the connections (red/black plug) and the wiring leading into them. What you can do is fill the holes in the back of the connector with some silicone, a thick silicone based grease should be enough to keep it water tight. If youre worried then you could use a light silicone sealant. This is providing the ECU hasnt previously been opened.

Brian Rogers · Jan 13, 2017

mikescuba said:
I fitted a snorkel to my 110 , I thought it would make it look more butch. It reduced my MPG quiet significantly. I recently had my 110 resprayed and I haven't bothered to fit the snorkel back on. If your thinking of getting it wet you will also need to raise the intakes on the axle and gear box breathers and make sure your snorkel is air tight. Personally I wouldn't bother. If I was going to cross Morocco again I might give it some more thought which might help to get cleaner dust free air going through the air filter.But even then I might just carry and extra air filter.
If you feel like fitting a snorkel, I would lie down till the feeling passes.

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