Ace of Pop Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Isn't the stock breather on top of the engine? I would be more concerned with the tail pipe, which should be a cheap fix. A lift kit would help as well, but the snorkel seems a little silly to me. Air inlet is off to the side of the engine sorta behind the headlight, the contraption ontop of the engine is the intercooler and it is sealed. Exhaust needs nothing done to it unless you plan on turning the engine off whilst in deep water and only then as some believe turning the engine off in deep water will suck water back up through the exhaust. A snorkel is 100% the best and first mod to do if deep water is likely. I guess I should have said in the top of the engine compartment. Regardless, by the time water gets in it, the vehicle is floating or more likely sinking. Why ? I'd say plenty of Pre-runner vigo's coped quiet well in the big bangkok floods with nothing more than a snorkel. So did Toyota Taxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Isn't the stock breather on top of the engine? I would be more concerned with the tail pipe, which should be a cheap fix. A lift kit would help as well, but the snorkel seems a little silly to me. Air inlet is off to the side of the engine sorta behind the headlight, the contraption ontop of the engine is the intercooler and it is sealed. Exhaust needs nothing done to it unless you plan on turning the engine off whilst in deep water and only then as some believe turning the engine off in deep water will suck water back up through the exhaust. A snorkel is 100% the best and first mod to do if deep water is likely. I guess I should have said in the top of the engine compartment.Regardless, by the time water gets in it, the vehicle is floating or more likely sinking. Why ? I'd say plenty of Pre-runner vigo's coped quiet well in the big bangkok floods with nothing more than a snorkel. As did many without the snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 but shouldn't they have been floating or more likely sinking ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Been my experience over the years that Snorkel Clowns in BKK put up such a Bow Wave showing off they snuff out the Engines of normal folk who could have made it but for their Tuna Man Style of bullying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 If you vehicle is not capable then do not put yourself in that position. common sense really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thats a bit Yobbish , everyone tries to get to work in the City of Bkk., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yeah unless my employer is going to cover the costs of repairs not a chance would I risk my vehicle in floodwater to get to work.... Guess I must be a yob with common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 If the Cap Fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Yep, the common sense hat fits me rather well... cannot say the same for some of the other members that post here though as they seem to have the childish hat glued to their head. Edited August 11, 2015 by Don Mega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 .Minus the Periscope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Right now, the water is rather deep. One sensible suggestion from Mr Google was to install a splash cover at the front of te car, to reduce the amount of water being splashed into the engine compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Has that affected where the temp guage needle sits? Presumably at a meter high water has already been inside the cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Has that affected where the temp guage needle sits? Presumably at a meter high water has already been inside the cabin? That's what the snorkel is for, so the driver can breathe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I wonder if the op will update us with the final outcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 I wonder if the op will update us with the final outcome? Sorry for this late reply. The flood waters receded, helped by the army and OrBorTor digging new flood canals to allow the twater to drain away. My Vigo survived very well, driving through 1 metre flood water without any problems, not even much water coming in through the door seals. The plastic sheet stopped water coming into the engine compartment and there were no temperature issues. So now, before the next floods, I need to add a snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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