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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351  
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With a looming trip to Cape York I took to opportunity to sort out the Tdci’s snorkel set up. IMO on one hand LR have nailed the design with the head unit. As it suck air from under and behind the unit, with the actual air intake raised 20mm above the entry points. So there is no gaping mouth to swallow bugs, leaves, or rain. And as for ramming air, well they can ram the marketing where it fits as well.
On the other hand LR failed miserably. Perhaps for another $1 they could have made a proper snorkel instead of a raised air intake. Read on and see why. Wayne from Nugget Stiff makes these fully sealed and easy to install replacement mouldings for Tdci. Pretty simple bit of kit, and worth 100 time more it’s cost compared to engine repairs.
Before I went this route I siliconed up the 3 joins on the OE piping which runs from the guard to the the air box. Trouble with that was I was still not 100% sure I had done the job properly. You can see OE outer guard seal has failed on the lower side to start with.
This is what the inner pipe work looks like. The joints are just pushed together and are quite flimsy. No wonder LR wont say it a snorkel.
The pic hasn’t shown it, this is the joint in the above pic. To my best efforts the silicone hasn’t sealed the joint well enough. Dust has made it way from outside the joint so water sure can as well. The next fail point is a 5mm slot in the bottom of the air box.
Again you can see my best efforts I would have failed on a decent water crossing.
So here is the new bit of kit. A 100mm tube that clamps onto two solid points securely sealed with silicone. The box on the right is a two piece mounted unit glued and screwed together. The OE pipe you see is at its widest. When you turn it the other way it’s only 35 to 40mm wide. Bit like a straw V a fire hose.
This drain valve hadn’t seemed to be doing anything, there was dust under where sit should be sealing when the motor starts sucking. I feel if the head unit is of good design then no water of any threat will enter the system.
This is the end that fits into the air box mouth. Cleverly offset to miss the alternator.
The Wing box is a solid bit of kit. Comes with screws and blind holes to screw into. All I had to do was add the silicon and screw it in place.
I also siliconed the outer air intake so it would not leak from the underside again.
Tighten the last few bolts and job done. A completely water tight system with one air entry point which is shielded from foreign matter and water to enter.
Oh lastly. there is duck bill drain the the actual air box. Some trust them them, some don’t, I siliconed mine while I was changing the filter. Nugget Stuff http://www.nuggetstuff.com/defenderairbox.html[url] My Defender and travels Last edited by newhue on 2nd Aug 2014 11:58am. Edited 1 time in total |
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2nd Aug 2014 9:21am |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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2nd Aug 2014 11:23am |
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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 460  
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Excellent posts and pics Newhue
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11th Aug 2014 6:11pm |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351
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opps, double post My Defender and travels
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11th Aug 2014 7:34pm |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351
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oops, triple post. My Defender and travels
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26th Aug 2014 3:01am |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351
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Well today my worst fears started to emerge. After spending so much time on building and using this truck, will it's days be over. In the hands of the assessors, I am torn in several directions on what I'd like to see happen. Has both chassis rails bent where it sweeps up to the rear suspension, plus where tow bar mounts, and rear member. Canopy is cracked a bit, and drivers seat could do with replacing.
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I was stopped waiting to turn, the young fella in the merc was looking out the window and cleaned me up at 60km/h. Bit of a pain to say the least. My trip to Moreton Island in 3 weeks looks doubtful.
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26th Aug 2014 3:03am |
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| Fabio Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 589  
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That is bad...
The merc looks in a bit of a state  |
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26th Aug 2014 1:41pm |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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Defo get the old girl repaired.
Eat that Merc! |
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26th Aug 2014 8:36pm |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351
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Some clarity at last there was talk of repair, wright off, repairable wright off, Land Rovers view of chassis integrity, repair, and life time warranty. For what it's worth I chucked in several times I like to use the truck at GVM weight off road, and hope its the last car I buy. Eventually repair came out as the winner, which suits me fine if the people in the know say so.
A new chassis would have been nice, however I am told they would have written it off it that were the case, just too expansive to do so. Now the race is on to repair it before the next holiday. Can only hope a rear cross member can be found in Australia. My Defender and travels |
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28th Aug 2014 5:52am |
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| Maml Member Since: 28 Jun 2014 Location: KZN Posts: 20 
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That s
 cks - so sorry to see that!
Hope they find a replacement in good time!...Or at least for it to be driveable before then. |
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28th Aug 2014 8:08am |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351
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Thanks for the well wishes folks. I am lucky the car still drives fine, and it's sort of minor. However the accessor suggested given it has a bent chassis and a sizeable repair bill, if the damage were to be compounded somehow, or involved in another accident or harm a person than a unpredictable can of worms may be opened.
So instead I have this Mazda 2x4 ute. It's a new hire car but they are such a pile of junk. Rides like a billy cart, have no idea where the front of the car is past the halfway point of the bonnet. Huge goofy side mirror blinds the corner where you want to turn into. Look forward to giving t back really. My Defender and travels |
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28th Aug 2014 9:47am |
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| surf110 Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 43  
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Great 130!
Could you share some more info and part numbers for the taller springs? Cheers. [quote] Also added some taller springs, but at the same compression rate as standard. This allowed the vehicle to sit at brand new empty height, but when it was loaded for expedition; and keep that classic landy ride. The springs were 1.5” taller in the front, and 1” in rear. [/quote] |
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16th Sep 2014 5:55am |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351
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Thanks, sure.
Google Les Richmond Autos, I'm sure if you email them Andrew can get something organised if you like. here is the page you most likely need. I went with Purple (Range Rover rears) in the front, and had the Orange-Green custom wound to 18". And I still run the standard inner springs. I believe they also do progressive springs, but each to their own. http://www.lrautomotive.com.au/contents/en-us/d665.html This chart may be helpful also Click image to enlarge My Defender and travels |
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16th Sep 2014 6:44am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379
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How's the repair of the rear end going?
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16th Sep 2014 8:26pm |
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