George1994 · Apr 4, 2015

Hi all, I have been looking for ages for either a wing-top snorkel kit ready to buy, or the piece which allows the snorkel to exit through the top of the wing rather than the side. I can`t for the life of me find one anywhere, but I have definitely seen them fitted to some landrovers!

Also I have a ex-mod 110, used to be a 2.5na diesel. It has been converted to a 200tdi disco engine, but it still has the old 2.5na air filter-is that normal?

Thanks

bluedog333 · Apr 4, 2015

Out of interest, why do you prefer the wing-top snorkel? I'd get the side cut and increase your options! But you not want this of course.
Not sure if the air filter makes a difference, would have made sense for them to have put a Disco one in, but these are a bit fiddly to squeeze in, maybe the older one was easier!

trax · Apr 4, 2015

the wingtops waterproof kits are priiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicey pricey. should be easy enough to knock your own up though.

http://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.asp?id=363

George1994 · Apr 4, 2015

Somebody told me that it was better to have one that comes out the top of the wing as they can get ripped off the side, not sure it that`s true or not? Ouch!! they are damn expensive

flat · Apr 4, 2015

Wouldn't be hard to make, I to am looking for one and am on the verge of going to a local engineering firm and getting one made, will get a price

George1994 · Apr 4, 2015

Just had a second look at the link you posted, it seems to include loads of other bits does anyone know what they are? Might be worth the 500 quid price tag depending on what they are

George1994 · Apr 4, 2015

Flat would you mind messaging me the price if that`s not too much trouble

flat · Apr 4, 2015

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/riased-air-intake-2-5-petrol-171100.html

flat · Apr 4, 2015

And yeah I need to find the measurements and just get made the bit that goes through wing

The Mad Hat Man · Apr 4, 2015

something like this?

George1994 · Apr 4, 2015

Yeah that`s what I`m looking for

flat · Apr 4, 2015

Yeh me to, maybe bigger tyres though, then are a bit piddly lol

warrior · Apr 4, 2015

This is mine

lynall · Apr 5, 2015

Wing top is the way to go, the side entry ones are very vulnerable down tight lanes and the tops are not cheap!

mikescuba · Apr 5, 2015

George1994 said:
Somebody told me that it was better to have one that comes out the top of the wing as they can get ripped off the side, not sure it that`s true or not? Ouch!! they are damn expensive

I have had mine for about five years, ( Side mounted snorkel) I regularly go through the forest along paths where only tractors go ( So very narrow and branches scrapping the side of the Defender) I haven't had any problems with the snorkel being knocked off or damaged. Mine is a cheapo from Paddocks, £59. My thinking was if it gets knocked off its cheap to replace.

trax · Apr 5, 2015

mines a 86 without holes in the wings. don't really want to cut it either, hence wingtop

nobber · Apr 6, 2015

Yopu need a military one for a NA, look for military wading kits, not cheap though.

flat · Apr 6, 2015

£500+ lol

sp00k · Apr 6, 2015

I've got a wing top one but I've not got around to fitting it yet.

Without a template it's surprisingly difficult to work out where to cut the wing as the snorkel is not straight and all the angles change as you position it along the windscreen.

I think the way forward may be to take off the wing and make some sort of template.

flat · Apr 26, 2015

I have managed to source a wingtop snorkel from a military wader - can post detailed photos and dimensions when I have fitted it

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