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Higgers



Member Since: 08 Apr 2009
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Tips for Safari Snorkel Fitting
I'm looking at fitting a Safari Snorkel to my new Defender myself (how hard can it be........he says?) In reality, I need it to be fitted properly (Iceland trip in Jul) and i suppose the only way to ensure this (having just moved back to the UK and not knowing any trustworthy dealers Shocked ) is to fit it myself. Its the little things such as painting the drill holes so no bare metal if left etc etc.

So......the plan is to do it myself - any top tips or handy hints?

Thanks

Ian Thumbs Up
Post #320166 30th Mar 2014 8:26am
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
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K9F wrote:
Reminder from another thread...the instructions state to step out to 16mm....no need to go so big if you're careful... Thumbs Up

K9F wrote:
The Boy wrote:
Thumbs Up and I will need to get a step drill form one of my suppleirs so to drill out the pilot holes to 16mm. Boy


Just a quick addition/tip.......If you are very careful in aligning the template and continually 'offer' the snorkel up you don't have to take the holes out bigger than 12mm. I got away with 12mm! Why drill bigger holes than is absolutely necessary? 'Wet assemble' everything with the sealant and you should have no corrosion issues.

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strang



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Put masking tape along the inner and outer wings - once you start drilling the screen you will never get any swarf out of that gap it any gets in! Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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