Ok....Here are a few pics
This is how it arrived
Getting Ready
Inside 102mm hole commenced
A little video of my outside hole attempt using a brand new 95mm downlight Bunnings holesaw. It just wouldn't cut. Was just making a groove. Once the drill started smoking, it was time for a new plan
https://youtu.be/bJBeI2K93pkSo I drilled a heap of hole and used the dremel with cutting discs to do the rest. It was so much easier. Then just filed it all smooth.
https://youtu.be/e4JJJYbjmr4Some inside shots of the completed job. Bit dark but it was 10pm after the 10am start....Long day. Felt like I'd ran a marathon the next day...lol
Also....long post hey.....I had done for myself a checklist to follow, as after reading 4-5 different guides it was confusing me of the order to do things. Ordering is very important I found out. Hope this helps a first timer
Snorkel Install Checklist
1. Match up the snorkel to the template
2. Remove the mud guard and then the splash panels from under the wheel arch. Absolutely required. Provides access to all the snorkel bolts and hose clamp on the snorkel.
3. Masking tape side panel
4. Remove top cover of air filter
5. Remove air filter inlet hose (discard)
6. Remove coolant bottle (keep the screws)
7. Remove lower section of the air filter
8. Move wiring loom (remove indicator bulb if required, I did)
9. Attach air filter bracket (file plastic ribs, use sikaflex, drill holes 3x 5mm. Tried to rivet, failed, went with nuts and bolts)
10. Drill inside 102mm hole (cut/bend thick strong metal inside)
11. Screw studs into snorkel (using Loctite)
12. Apply template
13. Punch template holes
14. Drill outside 95mm hole
15. Drill snorkel mounting holes (multiple – 16mm)
16. Attach pillar bracket to snorkel (using Loctite and sikaflex)
17. Fit snorkel temporarily to car and mark pillar bracket holes
18. Drill pillar bracket holes (3x 8mm)
19. Debur all holes cut
20. Apply rust proof to all holes
21. Refit airbox to car (before the overflow bottle as you can’t do up one of the bolts if the overflow bottle is already in place.
22. Connect new overflow bottle (using Loctite)
23. Connect hose to snorkel (use sikaflex and hose clamp – tighten this one)
24. Connect hose to airbox (use sikaflex and hose clamps)
25. Fit snorkel to car using washers and nuts
26. Attach snorkel with bracket to pillar (use sikaflex, tried to rivet but the angle of the bracket prevent this. Used plugs and screws)
27. Attach snorkel head (use sikaflex)
28. Tighten all hose clamps
29. Sikaflex everywhere -to seal any gaps
30. Reinstall splash and mud guards
That's it