K5 Snorkel

[TruckNutzDude]

Burban ARB snorkle... try searching people!!! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[DwarF]

why search when we have handy people like you? /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif

Thanks Nutz /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif

 

[84gmcjimmy]

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why search when we have handy people like you? /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif


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[bshewmaker]

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I was once told that as long as your car didn't stall, having your tailpipes under whater wouldn't mater. I don't know if it's true.

[/ QUOTE ] Have you ever heard of murphy's law? The unexpected will happen. I wouldn't know anything about a '01 wrangler that did happen to stall for no known reason in water above the tail pipe. We were about 3 miles from the road, and when we got a ride back to town we had the sherrif try to winch it out, he could'nt, finally got a tractor down there the next day. Fortunatly, the insurance covered the incident, because I ran "into a ditch" /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.giffilled with water. The dealer let it sit so long in the lot befor fixing it that the flywheel rusted to the clutch plate, and the whole deal cost about $9k. So, yes if you stall in deep water, it will screw things up.

 

[TruckNutzDude]

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why search when we have handy people like you? /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif

Thanks Nutz /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif

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That's what I'm here for. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BlazerGuy]

Not really that big of a deal if you stall with the pipes under water. Just get yourself extracted and most of the water will drain out of the exhaust by itself, and then you start the engine and it'll pump the rest of it out....easy as pie... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[bshewmaker]

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Not really that big of a deal if you stall with the pipes under water. Just get yourself extracted and most of the water will drain out of the exhaust by itself, and then you start the engine and it'll pump the rest of it out....easy as pie... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ] If its money pie, mine stalled out in water and threw a rod through the block

 

[BlazerGuy]

Well, that sucks... /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif

 

[gmcsub4x]

3 inch PVC works great! The killer thing about installing a snorkel is the fact that it not only helps with deep water crossing, it also keeps your intake cleaner by running the air inlet higher, and it also helps to get cooler air to the engine. I made my own snorkel and vented my axels, transfer case and distributor higher... also installed a jacobs brain (waterproof).

 

[BlazerGuy]

Have any pics? /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif

 

[gmcsub4x]

Yeah, just don't know how to post the suckers

 

[BlazerGuy]

Well, ain't that a bitch? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Z3PR]

I like this one better /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif

 

[gmcsub4x]

ALright buddy, I think this is the link...
http://community.webshots.com/user/gmcsub4x

 

[BlazerGuy]

Well, as long as we're comparing schlongs.... I like this one! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[Z3PR]

I haven't tried that one. Webshots deletes your pics after awhile if you don't pay for a membership. Imagestation is free with unlimited photos.

 

[BlazerGuy]

Ofoto is pretty much the same as Imagestation....

 

[Thumper]

Well, there are two different issues here with the exhaust under water. Whether you 'stall' due to water injestion, or whether you shut it off. If you stall out with the exhaust under water, or shut it off, you are going to be ok as long as the water level is below the height of the exhaust manifolds. If the engine is submerged, and it shuts down, the water will fill up the exhaust and any open exhaust valves, therefore any open cylinders. If this happens, dont try to restart it! Get pulled out, pull the plugs, drain the oil, refill the oil, crank the motor over to get as much water out as you can, then install the plugs and fire it up. You should be ok. If you ingest water into the air intake, and it stalls, thats a different issue! If you are stuck, and the manifold/ headers are still above water but the exhaust is under, you can shut it off and restart it as often as you like without issues. The water cant get into the cylinders. Now there is the possibility of a small amount of suction as things cool etc, but it all depends on how close the water level is to the exhaust openings in the head.
There is some experience talking here... its a long story hehe /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Mike

 

[gmcsub4x]

He's absolutely right. If you're stuck with the exhaust manifolds even just a couple of inches above the water - - DON'T SHUT YOUR ENGINE DOWN! The cooling pipes/manifolds will suck water right into your oil pan. If the pipes have been under water for a few minutes and your manifolds are cool due the cool water temp you should be ok, but it's always safest to leave your engine on when possible. If you've stalled you should always pull a couple of plugs and crank the engine to check for water prior to restarting - just to be safe. It's a lot cheaper to invest a few minutes of time than to buy a whole new engine... experience talking here too /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif

 

[bgchvy79]

We built our own snorkel using PVC pipe, Dryer duct, and plumber's tape...