Pics of Desnorkal

[Couper1]

I think I'm going to desnorkal my car this weekend. After reading these threads it seems easy and worth doing. I just have one question, if for some reason I don't like the new louder sound with the snorkal out, is it difficult to re-install it?

Thanks

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by Couper1

I think I'm going to desnorkal my car this weekend. After reading these threads it seems easy and worth doing. I just have one question, if for some reason I don't like the new louder sound with the snorkal out, is it difficult to re-install it?

Thanks

Nope, it's easy to reinstall. It pops right back in. However, I doubt you'll want to after hearing the sound improvement once over 4000 rpms.

[Couper1]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

Nope, it's easy to reinstall. It pops right back in. However, I doubt you'll want to after hearing the sound improvement once over 4000 rpms.

Ahhh, Thank you!! That's what I was hoping to hear. Really looking forward to doing this mod now tomorrow.

[rick3000]

Have any of you had problems with water getting into the engine?

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by rick3000

Have any of you had problems with water getting into the engine?

I've driven at highway speeds under torrential downpours, and also have had my car through car washes (yes, I have to use car washes here in Manhattan) with no issues whatsoever. I put my hand through the intake hole after pulling out the snork, and believe it or not, the intake tract actually snakes upwards and forward before going back towards the engine. Finally, there is a water drain point in the intake before the air filter section, so there's not going to be a problem.

[rick3000]

That's interesting because I never did this because I heard a lot of people talking about possible water problems. I may do this now, thanks!

[kurssat]

Great photo's.
I was able to do it without breaking anything. I guess my fingers are too big to reach around to all three clips. I was only able to reach around to the top clip. After loosing that section I was able to wiggle, coax, beg and finally work the grill loose all of the way around and finally pull it out. None of the plastic clips broke.
Two of the metal clips actually came out with the plastic tabs. I simply removed the metal clips and reattached them.
Removing the snorkle was actually the easiest part.
I had to take care to insure that all of the clips were aligned and reattached properly.
I can't wait to take it out tomorrow (if the sun is out)!