Desnorkeling: Sanity check

[pilut2]

Originally Posted by square-root

Hi all,

I finally decided to desnorkel my MY2000 Boxster S, but TBH the entire cup + tube (henceforth known simply as "the snorkel") seems to sit very firmly in place.

Given that the plastic of the snorkel and airbox is soon 20 years old I didn't want to apply more force than I felt appropriate but the snorkel was firmly in place, and to be honest, there isn't much wiggle-room to speak of in there so limited options forleverage.

Is there a trick to taking the snorkel out with less force?

Just wiggle and pull. Post desnorkle- be very careful when washing the car not to spray directly into the vent/intake. I've done it twice and had a real rough engine for a few minutes.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by pilut2

Just wiggle and pull. Post desnorkle- be very careful when washing the car not to spray directly into the vent/intake. I've done it twice and had a real rough engine for a few minutes.

Yes. That. Give it a solid twist, torque, and pull.

I faced the same challenge. Twice. Then decided to be firm. Worked.

[square-root]

Alright, thanks everyone. I'll try harder.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by square-root

Alright, thanks everyone. I'll try harder.

And...? It worked?

[square-root]

Originally Posted by Starter986

And...? It worked?

No. I pulled harder but it won’t budge. I don’t want to break anything. I fear someone has glue it in place or something.

There is basically no wiggleroom up-down and only a little to the side.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by square-root

No. I pulled harder but it won’t budge. I don’t want to break anything. I fear someone has glue it in place or something.

There is basically no wiggleroom up-down and only a little to the side.

Unlikely it's glued. Push it as far left as you can. No? Push it as far right as you can.

You have to "want" it to come off.