DIY Safari Snorkel install

[KIMBOPRADO Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close KIMBOPRADO]

Thanks for the advice, measuring and the drilling the holes no problem



It's was those two top inner guard bolts that took a looooonnnnggg time, not much room in there, loctite all the bolts, silaflex and happy with the result



Took for a quick run on the freeway - seemed more responsive.....

Well deserved beer tonite - got one sore back

[Gramps Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gramps]

Well done Kimboprado.
Drove mine around today after last weekends install and am still loving that induction noise. Have to agree with you that they drive a bit better with the addition of a snorkel.

[big-trev Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close big-trev]

We should have a competition on whom has fitted or help fit Snorkels,
I'm up to Six.
Was a bit shaky the last lot has been a while,be we got them all fitted in the end.

[Tim84 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Tim84]

Anyone who has installed on themselves could you let me know exactly what tools and materials you used. Thanks

[Gmmj72 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Gmmj72]

I am about to install a safari snorkel to my petrol grande.
Now being a grande it has the airbags in the A pillar, surely there is a second layer of steel I hope.
Does anyone have first hand experience of fitting the bracket to the A pillar.
I'm having nightmares about drilling straight through the airbag.

[Gmmj72 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Gmmj72]

Well I decided to investigate my self by pulling of the A pillar inside plastic cover
And there is no way you could drill through the airbag itself as there is indeed a second layer of steel
And to be honest the airbag is just kinda like a flexible approx 35mm round sock looking thing.
I would still be taking it easy though.

[KIMBOPRADO Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close KIMBOPRADO]

Do it Gmmj72! - just take it easy with the big mumma, 95mm of sharp teeth want to bite and twist but take it slow and breathe...

Just a quote from#73

[120D4D Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 120D4D]

ha ha Kimbo, nice one.

[Gmmj72 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Gmmj72]

Yey I did it
As others have said get some new guard liner clips as you will break some as they are a total pita to get out I paid $3 each
Quality holesaw is a must
I found the template very accurate, the instructions say to step drill the 3 bottom holes to 16mm,but drill with a 16 mm drill bit the 2 top holes, this is because the step drill hits the second skin before reaching 16mm, I didn't and found the two top holes at 12mm was enough.
I would suggest buying a 13mm ratchet ring spanner and be prepared to curse and swear trying to get the top bolt started on the stud.
Sealed every joint with sensor safe silicone because I had some.
I also sealed the 4 penetrations in the a pillar before I fitted the bracket and screws.

Great to finally offer something to the forum

[Whitey1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey1]

Another tip is to use a nibbler instead of a hole saw. Gives you a much cleaner hole without any burrs to clean up. And its easier on your nerves!

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

Red det cord cuts nice round holes too, doesn't leave much on the inside though.

[crano Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close crano]

Yes! Its sure nerve racking...no mistakes tolerated. I managed to remove all my under guard clips and reuse them. Repaint all holes etc is a must.
A step drill is a handy tool with the 89mm holesaw for the 150 series.