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| Eau02467 Member Since: 20 May 2015 Location: Glasgow Posts: 48  
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So given that there appears to be no neat solution to removing a snorkel it begs the question; how do you all put up with the additional noise it creates and is there a way to reduce it?
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10th Jul 2015 7:22am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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Bungs for the windscreen frame? How big were the holes then as they are usually just self-tappers. I didn't notice any noise increase with the Safari aftermarket one. 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!! |
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10th Jul 2015 7:51am |
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| theorangebandit Member Since: 03 Jun 2013 Location: Stowmarket Posts: 862 |
Only noise I get is when the windows down I can hear a alight deep bellow from the snorkel. I quite like it but it is also very subtle. A good way to hide the holes is with dome head screws. Not sure what size yours are but I think mine are m8. Domw heads would appear smooth and can come in a few colours depending on vendor.
The old skool method to cover old holes in land rovers has always been refit the old bolts or stick a blind rivet in the hole. And the fancy pants among us would them paint the rivets to match. A short term solution if you decide to remove sooner is a nice blob of silicone with a little bit raised so you could simply pull it out. Options after this I have either not considered or involve filling and painting |
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10th Jul 2015 8:03am |
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| Eau02467 Member Since: 20 May 2015 Location: Glasgow Posts: 48
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i find a low rumble between about 1200-1900 rpm, under load and it is almost unbearable, doesn't disappear without the snorkel but at least it is not in line with my ears, measured with a decibel meter and over 85db
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10th Jul 2015 8:21am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I know it doesn't help in this instance but when fitting a snorkel don't bother drilling the windscreen frame. My oringinal windscreen frame bracket started rotting out as the paint started detaching. I had a stainless bracket made and simply used Sikaflex to adhere it to the frame and snorkel that negates the requirement to drill.
Just visible if you increase the size of the picture.  Click image to enlarge Not sure where your noise is coming from but all I had was the same as theoragebandit a slightly 'discenible growl' but I have an aftermarket filter and no cat as well. Did you not have any vacated holes in the wing after removing the body? 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!! |
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10th Jul 2015 8:28am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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Could it bed me thing else like a rack instead?
K9 - That stuff your talking about saw it on the UK sealants website the other day. Is it more of an adhesive and not a silicone as it must have some serious grab to suite the purpose you mention. |
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10th Jul 2015 10:39am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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There are several types or grades of Sikaflex but generally speaking it is a sealant / adhesive and quite different to silicone.
One thing to bear in mind when sticking painted surfaces is that the bond / adhesion will only be as good as the bond / adhesion of the paint to the bare metal  Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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10th Jul 2015 12:22pm |
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| YOLO110 Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK Posts: 1646 
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Interesting...
My observation was before I fitted my Mantec snorkel (LR OEM basis) on my Puma 2.2, I could really hear the induction noise from the intake behind the RHS front wheel. With the snorkel fitted, it is MUCH quieter, just a slight intake noise if I have the window down. No wind noise either! YOLO... You Only Live Once... |
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10th Jul 2015 6:47pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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That would be questionable then.  |
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10th Jul 2015 8:26pm |
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| Eau02467 Member Since: 20 May 2015 Location: Glasgow Posts: 48
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interesting - the factory fitted snorkel on mine seems to just shift that induction noise right up to beside my ear, maybe i look into a mantec... |
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10th Jul 2015 8:44pm |
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| LoveB Member Since: 14 Apr 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 38 
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put a safari one on my 2.2 can hear a lot more wind noise against the snorkel! lol
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23rd Jul 2015 10:44pm |
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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 719 
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My gen LR RAI is actually quieter than without it, sounds daft I know, but I used to get terrible wind noise from the corner of the guttering by the windscreen. Fitting this RAI seems to have solved that
The only noise I get from it is when the wind is blowing from the side of the vehicle and even then it's no where near as bad as without it! Looks good too  |
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24th Jul 2015 9:10am |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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when i fitted my Safari snorkel the inductuion noise was reduced, probably due to the forward facing head.
very little wind noise either, although i have a roof rack on as well so probably cant tell what noise it does make. |
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24th Jul 2015 9:29am |
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