Installing a T7 snorkel on a Ford Ranger PX III
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- In this Video I DIY install an eBay T7 snorkel onto the Ranger. I particularly like this snorkel because you do not have to cut a hole into the side panel of your car. The snorkel is installed through the little 'vent' on the side of the ranger in which the indicator sits.
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Bro here’s a trick if you don’t have vehicle stands just for extra safety in case your jack decides to giveaway and collapse and kills you…. Put the wheel under the ute. Otherwise awesome
Thanks mate, great advice. I should be doing that every time!
Latest video on the channel reminded me of you comment - that video was filmed before your comment. I am putting that wheel under the ute everytime now - great advice thanks again.
i was about to give the same advice. good looking out.
I’ve just fitted the same snorkel on the 2.2l PX1. After watching your video it made it all simple. I did have to trim the pipe from the snorkel, turns out it was a little bit too long.
Great video tho mate!
Thanks mate, appreciate that
Very good info. By the way pls place the wheel under 4x4 for safety after jack-up.
Thanks mate, really appreciate that.
Great video. Looks like you made light work of it. I've got this exact snorkel kit installed by previous owner of my Ranger, just been looking at to try and work out how water resistant it is (for wading and also rain). Doesn't seem to have any dirt/grit/water run-off at the ram head so wondering how well it copes with driving in heavy rain. I've not yet had a chance to open the airbox after heavy rain driving to check for buildup.
Question, do you have any idea what that bulb is for in the pipe that lives behind the fender? If it was on the underside of the pipe I'd expect some sort of water/grit catch you could clear out, but as it's above I'm wondering what the point of it is?
I've opened the airbox after drive in some rain (not super heavy rain) and airbox was 100% dry. Regarding that bulb - I have no idea been wondering the same thing.....?🤷♂️
What is bulb you guy talking about? I got the same snorkel l. Just wonder what it is
How did you go about reapplying the rubber roof trim over the snorkel roof bracket bolts?
Obviously with the bolts, the trim no longer sits flush as it did pre install, it bulges over the bolts.
How did you get it to stay down, and was it flat?
Correct, I left it for a couple of days till I thought of a plan. In the end I used my router and trimmed the rubber around where the bolts and the plate sit so it would sit flush. I used the same silicone I sealed the rest of the snorkel with to glue it back down. Have not had an issue with it thus far. Hope that helps!
The drill and install on the roof rail concerns me. Incredible opportunity to rust and leak. I haven’t seen anyone show how they ensure water seal and corrosion protection.
Very valid concern! I had the same when I realized what I was about to do to my car... after a bit of research you realize that most offroad roofracks get fitted to 4wds the same way.
My method for corrosion protection - Prime/paint the newly drilled hole immediately with a good paint (I used nail polish - not so sure about that yet)
Water seal - I used roof and gutter silicone and a rubber/foam washer between the bracket and the roof.
Hope this helps a bit - I should have filmed and included more info on what I did. Not that any of this took away my concerns either......
Hey mate do you notice any water getting forced into the snockel when it rains heavily? Im looking at instaling the same one but my main concern is water entering the snockel. Cheers
HI mate, I have had no issues with water getting in in rain.
I noticed you had the chrome screws out of the snorkel when you had it on the bench. What bolts did you use to tighten the snorkel to the bracket?
I didnt like to look of the ones supplied with the snorkel so I got some SS ones to replace the chrome
@@4weeksleave Thank you. I guess I'm off to bunnings again. Lol
@@Ranger_Troy 😁
How did you go with the foam gasket, it appears the bolts provided are too short and won’t grab when trying to fit
They are short, but with some effort and force I managed to the the nuts to go on. It would have been nice if the bolts were 5mm longer.
Hi, i just bought a 2021 XL px3 and i want to do it up with flares, bullbar, snokle and more. Does XLT and XL parts can fits eachother?
Hi mate, most part fit all models, mine is the xls and I have had not issues with any part not fitting
Hi mate, can you provide a link to this snorkel on ebay? I've got a PX1 and I'll look for the equivalent.
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Hi mate, see how you go - this is the one I got : www.ebay.com.au/itm/282735827938?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item41d45e5be2:g:JJIAAOSwqqle8j42&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSwcmzw5CLtzTE60FqHcnq2MWagahb38QybtXrEmJHWvuETI4LdY%252F6D4xYzmHMlHglPHGTS6fU%252Fr3qmAmcMg05W6O%252FErzYFupQe9m2zlMC96EiluJjJAq3QRtJnCfXGcUZWL0OSIvhtRhhe0w0257KOfUYme90iWfdzjJXCqmhysJIAmXAGFtEmCkyzrnzsX0cPUlLw%252BVMHJhh%252Fk6U9BQR7JSllc%252Fl8y2CZAF2Wa2EqSHem5TpJFA8iPAWUyOi%252FanF31mFTUJRVEWkNQ0nY2k2PhrxsKG7rbO9%252BDW3ukXwmWlk%252FzODECIwxrmT97i5%252FdFXj8ZynPnvr3fkgEZL%252BdAUu%252F28Jum5VWOjAtn7QLlkyslIRuvTffBIRo2OmS6aRyR%252BDIjengBXPJvOnVM0tgGeqIjO2YaH3Tafsym9JBfKhy5aZU5q0A9TzQH3JB9VL2rtaqyA%252BVx5S7VW7wY%252BR%252FN9mmq9jGzkyTUj1vUtSheY8pyrdLj%252FTARaHCwwVQ%252FPn6Kj9U6i%252Bsd4GSIaUCGrKwxBAVoMTeWRnO3V1cD5CUtw3xSTfcuPsVqwOsW%252BMKe9S3mV6krn5OasFxOEjzMlUjqsk%252FyyQU5jp7KnBOwh0zaXy9dRi3tfJL5ybIoi8pKPn3C%252B2EgyBADrIK729KSVJ1drafkbxh4CVynSiJqtSTkZ5YtctGnExaZSE5ZCvFHUGB8RAqnfTw0VReuxS05zGLcqn4DWxWCPm9ix8aspS1KXwpBPbRb8bGyL6yormWLXkeuigz%252Bc7e%252BK9uYAeH%252Bts76wxFesT%252BaOFYOKstETrN6TVK3FCHkwjxwOUgn0Z0Ax%252BhN1l1xV7Q4wQx9B0VJdkAbLSg%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524&frcectupt=true
How do they drain the water when it rains?
I don't think there is anything in the snorkel design to drain rain water. It is a very interesting topic and a lot of discussion around it. www.4x4earth.com.au/forum/4x4-tech-talk/24947-stupid-question-snorkels.html
www.4x4earth.com.au/forum/fuel-system/7504-diesel-engines-snorkels.html
www.4x4earth.com.au/forum/motors/25734-help-me-decide-snorkel-3.html
Let me know your thoughts? It would have to be torrential rain to have any affect and make it into the engine, past the filter and all the heat around...😅 but I'm no expert
Hey bro, love the video, is the install the same for a T6 snorkel on a PX1 Ranger ?
Thanks mate! Yes as far as I can tell the installation process in identical
@@4weeksleave cheers bro thank you! I’ve subscribed to keep up with the updates 👌🏾
@@zach_xr6t577 Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. Let me know how you go with the install of your snorkel as well
Do you need to silicone all the connections?
No you don't. But I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't do it, for the little bit of extra protection against dust and water it's easy and cheap.
@@4weeksleave
I only ask because i got the genuine ford snorkel and noticed the piping that goes from the airbox to the actual main snorkel peice just slips on and its pretty loose. Shame ford didnt send any fitting instructions would have saved me a couple hours of thinking
@@NDH411 I think the knockoff that if got is very similar to the genuine Ford one you got then. The airbox connection is pretty good and snug, but my biggest issue was also the pipe connection to the snorkel - and you can't really get your hands in there to push them together and or seal. What did you end up doing?
@@4weeksleave
Yep i would say they are almost identicle then. I only installed it the other day but i didnt end up sealing it properly but next day off i will be removing and packing it with sikaflex So ill see how i go
@@NDH411 Not a easy one, good luck