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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 17:55 Post subject: Snorkel L300 |
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Gona buy a L300 snorkel from jimny bits because I want one. Has anyone bought from them before ? Also I know that it should increase the cool air going in to the engine. please forgive my ignorance but does the cool air help keep engine temp down or just help with combustion? I know that the water keeps the engine cool just wondering if a snorkel would help this ?
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Siggi
Joined: 23 Nov 2017 Posts: 101 Location: East Sussex
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 18:35 Post subject: |
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No, a snorkel won't help keep the engine cool. It will, however, allow the engine to keep working while you're helping keep it cool by having it under water. |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 18:58 Post subject: Re: Snorkel L300 |
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grib wrote: |
Also I know that it should increase the cool air going in to the engine . please forgive my ignorance but does the cool air help keep engine temp down or just help with combustion?
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The cooler the air going into the inlet manifold increases its density, therefore increasing the quantity of air.
So - helps with combustion, and cooling the inlet system.
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possum
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 31 Location: south west
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 21:14 Post subject: |
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Hi grib,
Yes I have a snorkel from jimny bits. Always had good service from them, not the cheapest but good & reliable. Fitting was okay, but watch out for the clearing all the electric behind the bodywork when drilling the inlet hole in your L300.
My L300 has never run hot ... now Or before fitting the snorkel. As Deker said " The cooler the air going into the inlet manifold increases its density, therefore increasing the quantity of air." On my L300 the Revs are lower with the snorkel & the miles on a tank of diesel was very slightly better, I do mean Very slightly. Maybe a extra mile per tank at best. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 22:18 Post subject: |
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Possum, when you say the revs are lower, do you mean it changes up at lower revs (like it has more torque?) I can't see how the revs would be lower for any given speed once it has locked in gear, whether auto or manual. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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possum
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 31 Location: south west
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 21:08 Post subject: |
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Hi andyman,
Yes that's correct. Sorry didn't explain myself very well, It changes up through the auto gearbox at a lower revs.
The snorkel & I guess with my bigger free flow side exhaust, in my mind seems to help the engine at lower speeds. Not sure if it makes any different at higher speeds as I haven't gone much above 70 on the motorway with roof grate & 2" lift, slow & steady for my L300. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 23:24 Post subject: |
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Extra low-down torque and earlier change-ups could justify me investing in one. I wish I didn't have to ease off at 50mph to persuade it to change into O/D! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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mouseflakes
Joined: 17 Jun 2012 Posts: 193 Location: Kendal
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 17:16 Post subject: |
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possum wrote: |
I haven't gone much above 70 on the motorway |
Neither have I - no matter how hard I try _________________ 1992 L300 Super Exceed |
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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 20:38 Post subject: |
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Don't have that problem as mine is a Manuel. Can just do just over 70 but a bit sketchy at that speed plus kanes fuel. Have now ordered a snorkel so will let you know if I experience any difference. Anyone know if there is any thing I should do /look out for while installing the snorkel? ,except for the electrics behind the pillar which I have already been informed about |
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BarefootBennett
Joined: 01 Sep 2015 Posts: 178 Location: Barnsley
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 15:22 Post subject: |
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have you bought your snorkel from jimny bits yet then grib ? |
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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 18:33 Post subject: |
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Yep took the plunge and spent loads of money on the snorkel it arrived about four days ago. Looks good and now just waiting for a chance to fit it. |
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grib
Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Posts: 67 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 21:00 Post subject: |
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okay so I got round to fitting it, its great https://db.tt/9NGMLfidrD _________________ Delica L300 1993 4WD manual. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 0:30 Post subject: |
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Tidy job! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16298 Location: Huddersfield
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grib wrote: |
Don't have that problem as mine is a Manuel. |
I thought Manuel drove an auto? _________________
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 18:36 Post subject: |
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Lewis wrote: |
grib wrote: |
Don't have that problem as mine is a Manuel. |
I thought Manuel drove an auto? |
Does he live in Spain
On fb a writer is asking for a manuel for his Delica, sez "Haynes do not have one" or words similar that effect
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