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BigWheels



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Snorkels for 2.4 Pumas
Really I'd like a mushroom top metal one (so I can paint it Tonga Green Mr. Green )....

The Mantec "plastic jobby" looks tacky, & the name is derogatory & uninspiring. For plastic the Safari looks better.

Are there any metal mushroom top snorkels that are suitable for 2.4 Pumas? If so please advise. Or can a mushroom top be fitted to a Safari if not? Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #254274 28th Jul 2013 10:58pm
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theorangebandit



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I'm sure that snorkels aren't engine specific. If that add says 2.2 then it will fit to the 2.4 too so long as you confirm that it's the correct side for your fender in take
Post #254284 29th Jul 2013 6:14am
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markalpha



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England 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
I had a metal mushroom top on a 2.4 puma and worked fine. Can't remember the make I think it was a mantec.
Post #254285 29th Jul 2013 6:20am
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I think that my metal mushroom top RAI is Bearmach. It works fine.
Post #254303 29th Jul 2013 8:28am
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theorangebandit



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ive been leaning toward the mantec mushroom myself cheap and functional Thumbs Up
Post #254305 29th Jul 2013 8:53am
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Grockle



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
don't forget a RAI is not a Snorkel as they aren't watertight Thumbs Up 2.4 90 XS
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Post #254310 29th Jul 2013 9:09am
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speedymarktd6



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Epsom Green
I've got a mantec metal snorkel for sale all complete and i had it on my puma and worked fine
Pm me if your interested
Post #254311 29th Jul 2013 9:13am
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shaun6



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Sumatra Black
Try this one, I have bought one and they are in perfect condition and it fits a puma


[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130719785605?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


Regards

Shaun
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Post #254327 29th Jul 2013 10:28am
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gprich



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Wales 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Hi Shaun,

Any chance you could post a pic of it fitted on your truck?

Gareth. Question
Post #254346 29th Jul 2013 12:32pm
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shaun6



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Sumatra Black
This is what it would look like, I have not fitted it yet as I need to get up the courage to drill through the A pillar to fit it.

http://defender110.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=107534997

Regards

Shaun
Post #254349 29th Jul 2013 12:48pm
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K9F



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
^^^^^^^

"Get a Grip!" Laughing

Engineering solution!

Why drill the A-pillar at all? Bond the bracket with Sikaflex 291i instead!!!! Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #254351 29th Jul 2013 12:54pm
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gprich



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Wales 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
K9F wrote:
^^^^^^^

"Get a Grip!" Laughing

Engineering solution!

Why drill the A-pillar at all? Bond the bracket with Sikaflex 291i instead!!!! Thumbs Up


Anybody actually done this? Photos? Whistle
Post #254374 29th Jul 2013 2:03pm
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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
^^^^ That's assuming the paint will stick to the metal enough to support the snorkel Whistle Whistle
Post #254379 29th Jul 2013 2:11pm
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K9F



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
The instructions for Safari also state drill out the mounting holes to 16mm does that mean you automatically drill out to that size? No! With careful alignment you can get away with 12mm only......

Engineering solutions are invariably always met with sceptisysm.....

Sikaflex 291i sticks to just about anything that is non-greasy. You just need the patience to allow it to cure first. Most of the support is provided by the larger mounting bolts lower down not the A-frame ones. Fine, should it not work for you what have you lost? Then you'll just have to crack on and drill the holes as instructed.

Another 'Engineering Solution' is of course that the inferior coating on the pillar bracket rots out in about four-five years. So if possible get a stainless bracket made from the onset....then again it'll probably be the wrong material/gauge colour for some perhaps?

Laughing




Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #254381 29th Jul 2013 2:18pm
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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
OK calm down dear... I was merely speculating/joking on the naff paint finish of LR's and that the paint will probably fall off with the snorkel attched to it Rolling Eyes
Post #254397 29th Jul 2013 3:01pm
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