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It looks like the Safari snorkel isn't available in NA - only for the TD6 is this right? What other options are there if any right now other that the G4 type?
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PCrover
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I was going to get a TD6 version and modify the air connection to the engine. Who knows if they will ever offer a correct version.
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There is a safari snorkel for the LR3 http://www.safari4x4.com.au/docs/snorkel/ss385.htm
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Tony
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I asked Safari about a version for the petrol D3 when they released the diesel snorkel, and got a very vague reply. Probably they do not think there are enough V6 petrol engines around. 
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Is the air intake not in the same place as the TDV6 and V8 petrol? 
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simon
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yer... what is the difference ? The intake is in the same place... unless there is a difference the other side inside the engine bay that makes fitting different.
Mind you, that snorkel looks far more involved than the raised air intake that LR do.
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Mossy
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10forcash wrote:Is the air intake not in the same place as the TDV6 and V8 petrol?
Mine's' in the same place and the LR OEM raised air intake is no different.
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simon
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Mossy wrote:10forcash wrote:Is the air intake not in the same place as the TDV6 and V8 petrol?
Mine'' in the same place and the LR OEM raised air intake is no different.
I think its because its just a raised intake and not a true sealed snorkel.
Mind you... cpt Nemo's under Welsh rivers adventures seem to demonstrate that it is pretty well sealed 
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Tony
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It could be that you are effectively altering the length of the air intake, or causing intake noise, or maybe Safari have not seen a large enough market to justify the testing needed before putting it on sale - in these days of hair-trigger litigation, it would be a brave (Or foolhardy) company who sold an untested item.
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| Thu Jan 04 2007 11:43am |
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sideview
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So it looks like the G4 snorkel is the only option here right now.
Next question, is a snorkel really necessary/helpful on the D3/LR3 with the position of the stock intake?
On my outing there was a ticking sound inside the front engine comp. after getting wet that concerned me a bit (went away after it dried out). It was suggested to me that I should get a snorkel for Florida trail conditions. I don't really care for the look of them too much but if they will serve the purpose I'll definitely get one.
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Robert Page
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Tami,
Did you ever get any answers or options? I have an email dated this week from Safari stating "We think it will fit" but are not sure. I don't see the point in the G4 if it isn't sealed. Our problem is mud and water ingestion, not dust!!!
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