its_dunks
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Hi Guys,
Anyone had experience installing a snorkel? Wondering how difficult it is? Any advise would be appreciated
Anyone had experience installing a snorkel? Wondering how difficult it is? Any advise would be appreciated
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benchrisfennell
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Easy as long as you have the template and a big hole saw around 91mm then peace of cake.
its_dunks
Member
Don't have the whole saw! Mitre 10 here I come
benchrisfennell
Member
I bought a set to do some plumbing around my house for a retaining wall for about 20 bucks. Just remember to use masking tape where ever you drill or cutt
its_dunks
Member
As in cover the area with tape before drilling?
benchrisfennell
Member
Yep. Easier to start off and prevent slippage and scratching the surrounding areas
bods
Member
Depends where you are, someone may have one you can borrow for it...
its_dunks
Member
eBay has a full set for about $25 which is fine. Just don't want to ruin the panel!
Nick-palmer1
Member
Drill a small pilot hole in the center of where you want your 91mm hole first, it will make staring off heaps easier. If you can get someone to spray inox or something similar on there while you drill it will help, did a mates one a while ago and he had a cheap hole saw, it got pretty hot.
its_dunks
Member
Just the standard MX3 Inox?
Nick-palmer1
Member
yeah thats all we used, i think the cheap hole saw just got blunt and it burnt the paint a little, not that you can notice it with the snorkel on there. Dont forget to paint inside any holes you drill to avoid rust as well.
bods
Member
Yep, that's the problem with the cheapies. If they don't end up melting all the teeth off first :/
What brand snorkel you looking at getting?
Piece o cake to do . Me and my two boys spent the arvo doing one and had no probs . I was probly (is that really a word ? ) a bit over cautious with measuring the template but we took our time with holes and painting over stuff and it was easy . Safari snorkel . I found it was a good thing to do with my boys ( aged 13 ) yes twins , as we do a lot of things together even more so when it comes to working on the nav . 
Ben54b
Member
An alternative to spraying inox is beeswax. I find it great on drill bits hole saws and saw blades.
Carchania
Member
I did mine with one of those nibblers. U know, attach to the drill after making a pilot hole and follow the outline u need to do then just cleaned up with a bastard file and rust kill before putting the rubber surround on. Did the same for the Mrs car too.
pjwooly
Member
on facebook if you go to "Nissan navara Brisbane"
page and go to the "files" page I think they have a how to on snorkels.
page and go to the "files" page I think they have a how to on snorkels.
If you buy a safari snorkel say , all the steps are included in the box
