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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Mattstruck on Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:11 pm
Cut zee hole! Cut zee hole!
We are all waiting!!
We are all waiting!!
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Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:45 pm
Well, installed the Safari today.
Sweet Zombie jesus, what a bitch of a job installing THAT was!
But it's in!! Looks very nice, but have noticed no diff in sound or performance.
Not that I cared, but knowing I won't kill the vehicle every time I splash in water somewhere is a real nice thing.
Oh Quinny. You're in for a real treat ;> 3 hours, my ass, Safari!
I'm going to drop off the Safari template back to Joe when I drop off the hole saws. Let us know how much different they are? The safari was a tiny bit out, but I'm now convinced it's not just the template, but the locale where they install the nutserts in the snorkel body for the mounting threads. A few were NOT straight, and this made a big difference.
Have to say, the Safari overflow bottle looks fantastic. Looks just like a genuine article, and fits perfectly.
Hmm, now, can someone tell me how to get all this bloody black sikaflex off me?
Sweet Zombie jesus, what a bitch of a job installing THAT was!
But it's in!! Looks very nice, but have noticed no diff in sound or performance.
Not that I cared, but knowing I won't kill the vehicle every time I splash in water somewhere is a real nice thing.
Oh Quinny. You're in for a real treat ;> 3 hours, my ass, Safari!
I'm going to drop off the Safari template back to Joe when I drop off the hole saws. Let us know how much different they are? The safari was a tiny bit out, but I'm now convinced it's not just the template, but the locale where they install the nutserts in the snorkel body for the mounting threads. A few were NOT straight, and this made a big difference.
Have to say, the Safari overflow bottle looks fantastic. Looks just like a genuine article, and fits perfectly.
Hmm, now, can someone tell me how to get all this bloody black sikaflex off me?
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by chick_magnet_0001 on Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:53 pm
turps and lots of it, other then that enjoy sitting thier at night peeling your "black skin" off"! COME ON FULL NOISE!!!!
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:01 pm
Pics 
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Joe on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:19 pm
Looks good Scotty. You got that done quick 
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Mattstruck on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:24 pm
Ah, Beautiful job mate. Beautiful work 
Its a quality product but... All parts are top notch.
Looks really good. Did you take off the ram head, start her up and put your hand over the top to check for leaks? She should stall and all the hoses suck in.
I installed mine 2 weeks ago and after 1 trip in the dust can HIGHLY recommend a Unifilter ram head filter.
You should see how much dust it saved sucking into my stock filter....
It is normally red with Unifilter written on it. After 1 trip you could not see any writing on it and it certainly wasnt red anymore!!! It had turned brown! That was after about 4 hours.
Before that it had stopped bugs, leaves and dirt falling down there and I live in the city!
I recommend the hell outta them. Got mine on ebay about $30. If you have a re-usable unifilter or K and N wouldnt loose to much sleep cos its free to clean and re-use but if, like me, you have a paper filter it will save it heaps!
Had to take it off now cos its filthy and I need to find time to clean and re-oil it. But eager to get it back on. Looks good too
just my 2 bobs worth
Its a quality product but... All parts are top notch.
Looks really good. Did you take off the ram head, start her up and put your hand over the top to check for leaks? She should stall and all the hoses suck in.
I installed mine 2 weeks ago and after 1 trip in the dust can HIGHLY recommend a Unifilter ram head filter.
You should see how much dust it saved sucking into my stock filter....
It is normally red with Unifilter written on it. After 1 trip you could not see any writing on it and it certainly wasnt red anymore!!! It had turned brown!
That was after about 4 hours.Before that it had stopped bugs, leaves and dirt falling down there and I live in the city!
I recommend the hell outta them. Got mine on ebay about $30. If you have a re-usable unifilter or K and N wouldnt loose to much sleep cos its free to clean and re-use but if, like me, you have a paper filter it will save it heaps!
Had to take it off now cos its filthy and I need to find time to clean and re-oil it. But eager to get it back on. Looks good too
just my 2 bobs worth
Mod talk:
Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by chick_magnet_0001 on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:24 pm
[quote=" Looks very nice, but have noticed no diff in sound or performance.[/quote]
have u got a uni filter or the like... since i did mine, its like i have a jet surging in my engine bay every time i change gears 
have u got a uni filter or the like... since i did mine, its like i have a jet surging in my engine bay every time i change gears
COME ON FULL NOISE!!!!
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Homer at janowen Hills
Homer at janowen Hills (3mins later)
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Recovered:
Jop at scenic rim
Homer at janowen Hills
Homer at janowen Hills (3mins later)
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by SEJ GLX-R on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:25 pm
Looks good mate, well done.
Looking at the pics reminds me to ask, has anyone changed a headlight globe since fitting the snorkel?
It looks like it could be fun!
Looking at the pics reminds me to ask, has anyone changed a headlight globe since fitting the snorkel?
It looks like it could be fun!
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Mattstruck on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:26 pm
yeah mine is noisy when windows are down.
Can really hear the clean air sucking down its throat
Can really hear the clean air sucking down its throat
Mod talk:
Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:46 pm
SEJ GLX-R wrote:Looks good mate, well done.
Looking at the pics reminds me to ask, has anyone changed a headlight globe since fitting the snorkel?
It looks like it could be fun!
LAUGHS!! Yeah, I forgot to put the wiring plug on the indicator, after fitting the rubber hose. Had to remove it to put it back
tight alright.Agree about the snorkel sock and k&n/Uni filter. Next job
Any reason (apart from looks) not to leave the snorkel sock on in the city?
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:47 pm
Oh, I'll take of the ram head and try out the suction. Thought I'd wait till the sika set
Urk...sika everywhere!!!
Urk...sika everywhere!!!
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Kegsy on Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:56 pm
Top job!
Nice breather on the top of the tray headboard as well, good place for it.
Nice breather on the top of the tray headboard as well, good place for it.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:11 pm
eBay. $220 NICE kit! recommend it to anyone. has 5 inlet ports, and a K&N filter inside
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:25 pm
Joe wrote:Looks good Scotty. You got that done quick
Well, it was do it today, or do it on the weekend.
Besides, Quinny wants the hole saws back ASAP, I'm sure ;>
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Slartibartfast: No, that's perfectly normal paranoia. Everyone in the universe gets that.
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Ironman snorkel confusion
by mattz on Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:48 pm
Well done mate. It looks top notch.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:04 pm
Hmm, only one issue I came across, was the screws fitted in the plastic plugs at the top of the snorkel were too long, and screwing them in pulled the plugs out as they hit the inner steel. Use a shorter screw if you get one.
Personally, I'd piss off the plastic plugs and put in nutserts next time
Otherwise, as said above, the kit is very well done
Personally, I'd piss off the plastic plugs and put in nutserts next time
Otherwise, as said above, the kit is very well done
Arthur Dent: All my life I've had this strange feeling that there's something big and sinister going on in the world.
Slartibartfast: No, that's perfectly normal paranoia. Everyone in the universe gets that.
Slartibartfast: No, that's perfectly normal paranoia. Everyone in the universe gets that.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Mattstruck on Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:22 pm
Agree about the snorkel sock and k&n/Uni filter. Next job
Any reason (apart from looks) not to leave the snorkel sock on in the city?[/quote]
No I do leave it on all the time. Just off for a clean Gotta find the right filter oil.
Any reason (apart from looks) not to leave the snorkel sock on in the city?[/quote]
No I do leave it on all the time. Just off for a clean
Gotta find the right filter oil.Mod talk:
Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
Sometimes indecipherable to the average Civillian. Example:
Homer:
I clearly remember Joe stating categorically that he prefers it in the bottom
Joe:
I didn't say it was better in the bottom, I just said it was easier and quicker.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Fruity on Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:30 pm
Just finished installing my safari snorkel, loved doing up the internal studs! One thing that I did was make up rubber washers using the bottom of some old stubby holders. I cut them up to 20c piece size or so to go in between snorkel and guard, I reckon they made it all come together really nice and there is no noticeable large gap. Should help with vibrations too instead of having hard plastic up against the steel guard.
Only broke two plastic clips in the process of install too so that is not too bad for me!
Only broke two plastic clips in the process of install too so that is not too bad for me!
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Ironman snorkel confusion
by fridgie on Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:59 pm
SEJ GLX-R wrote:Looks good mate, well done.
Looking at the pics reminds me to ask, has anyone changed a headlight globe since fitting the snorkel?
It looks like it could be fun!
I've changed park lights quite a few times, headlights a couple of times.... Found it easiest using something to lever the intake pipe, effectively squashing it, to give you the room you need
Still tight though
But a lot easier I'm not so good with the advice 
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by SEJ GLX-R on Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:02 pm
fridgie wrote:SEJ GLX-R wrote:Looks good mate, well done.
Looking at the pics reminds me to ask, has anyone changed a headlight globe since fitting the snorkel?
It looks like it could be fun!
I've changed park lights quite a few times, headlights a couple of times.... Found it easiest using something to lever the intake pipe, effectively squashing it, to give you the room you need
Still tight though
Thanks Fridgie, that's what I wanted to hear.
I wasn't looking forward to pulling that duct off again just to change a light globe.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by daryn on Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:09 pm
I did mine yesterday, I just took the hose off the box and undid 3 bolts and moved the box out of the way, heaps easier than battery side with dualie in.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by RockoWallaby on Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:32 am
Safari or ironman? That coolant bottle in the safari sits right over one of the air box bolts. Nasty to get to.
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Re: Ironman snorkel confusion
by Kegsy on Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:57 am
RockoWallaby wrote:Safari or ironman? That coolant bottle in the safari sits right over one of the air box bolts. Nasty to get to.
Damn straight. I just left that bolt out
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