Contents
Inevitably, when traveling in remote areas or hunting for new trails, it is only a matter of time before you hit water–deep water. In these circumstances, it is essential that your Jeep vehicles has a snorkel fitted. A snorkel allows your vehicle’s air intake to be lifted above the water level, allowing you to continue to breathe through the intake while the engine continues to run.
Integrated into the design of your Jeep, the snorkel must be designed to simulate the same angle when attached to a vehicle as does an original air intake, so that it doesn’t affect airflow whilst running and moving or affect ground clearance or obstacle clearance when stationary.
Introduction to Jeep Snorkel
The air passing through water contains a lot of moisture, which can be very damaging to your engine and may make it less reliable in the long run. These conditions can lead your engine to test the boundaries of lean combustion, which can result in some nasty black smoke being emitted from your exhaust pipe.
Snorkels aren’t just for people, they can be for your SUVs as well. Instead of allowing you to swim through coral reefs and struggle with a bulky underwater camera, vehicular snorkels can help your SUV or truck’s engine get cleaner, colder, and dryer air from a higher vantage point. While the function of a vehicular snorkel is simple, there are quite a few misconceptions about what exactly they do and how they can improve your off-roading experience.
How Does A Snorkel Work?
Snorkels are just one of the many things you can do to your vehicle to make it more capable off-road. It is used by some off-roaders as an accessory on their Jeeps that allows them to cross water that’s too deep to traverse with the vehicle. Snorkels are installed onto the air intake, creating a watertight seal to keep water out of the engine while allowing the air intake to keep taking in air.
The snorkel pipe that runs out of the air intake then travels through the hood and up the passenger side windshield post where it is securely mounted. With the opening to the air intake now extended up so it’s above the roof of the vehicle, the chance of sucking in water is low.
One thing to be aware of, though, is that snorkels are designed to work with stock air intake systems. If you’ve replaced the air intake with a cold air intake or short ram intake system, the stock air intake tube will be missing. You’ll need to put it back on before installing the snorkel.
Also, it’s not recommended that you install a snorkel if your vehicle is equipped with a MAF sensor in the factory air intake tube. The MAF sensor will have to be removed and its function then built into the tune of your Jeep. Since this isn’t something most people can do themselves, it’s best left to a knowledgeable mechanic.
There’s nothing that compares to the thrill of taking your 4wd car through some rough terrain. Whether you’re in a Jeep or a truck, it’s an exhilarating experience. However, there are some limitations to what you can get through with a stock vehicle, and when you decide to push those limits, you may find that your truck won’t make it through some water that’s too deep.
The reason that any off-roading truck or Jeep stalls in water that’s too deep for it to cross is that water gets sucked into the air intake, instantly killing the engine and effectively ending your fun. This is called hydro locking and it equates to one very expensive repair bill to get the engine running again.
There are a few different ways that have been tried over the years to avoid this situation but they all fell short and couldn’t fully protect against hydro locking in deeper water situations. What was needed was an added element on the air intake system itself, something that would create a seal while also allowing air intake to continue so the engine could keep running. The answer was found in snorkels. These are installed onto the air intake, creating a seal to keep water out of the engine.
What is a Jeep Snorkel kit used for?
Jeep snorkels are not a new invention, but they have been growing more popular among the Jeep off-road community. The use of snorkels on Jeeps is a hot topic. Some people think that snorkels are completely unnecessary and do nothing for you other than give you an extra place to hang lights and accessories. Others believe that snorkels can help protect your engine when going through deep water.
The majority of the people believe that snorkels are used to protect engines during deep-water crossings. The primary use of a snorkel is to get the air inlet point higher up and out of dirty or dusty conditions caused by traveling in a group on unpaved roads. When going down the trail, everyone creates dust behind them that gets kicked up into the air. The dust will settle onto your vehicle eventually and if you have your intake on the side of your Jeep, it will suck in all of that dust and trash into your engine. It’s not uncommon for some Jeeps to throw engine codes after a dusty run due to the air filter being clogged with dirt.
Snorkels can provide sufficient airflow for the engine even when driving through deep water. But this only works if the whole intake system, right up to the cylinder head level, is above the water surface. The air duct has to be airtight, and the rest of the intake system should be waterproofed. This is why you should consider installing an engine bay waterproofing kit along with a snorkel kit if you want to use your vehicle for deep water crossings.
When should you use a Snorkel?
A snorkel is a great accessory for your Jeep. Whether you’re on the road or off-road, a snorkel is the best way to get the cleanest and purest air into your engine. Even if you’re not crossing rivers or battling high tides, a snorkel can still help improve performance and fuel efficiency in heavy rain or dusty terrain.
Conclusion:
A Jeep snorkel is an essential safety item that should be fitted to off-road vehicles. No one knows how deep the sand will be or whether they will hit the water while crossing potentially rough terrain. A Jeep snorkel allows you to prepare for the unpredictable.
Jeep Snorkel can be used to overcome water crossings, aggressive terrain, and high humidity. They’re also useful for accessing power sources out of the way, with your vehicle able to both block the road and knock down trees. They’re an essential part of your JEEP’s kit if you’re planning on heading into risky territory.
For any more information about various models of Jeep, you can schedule a test drive from our website or contact our showroom. There are five Jeep dealership in Nepal. They are located in Kathmandu (Naxal and Basundhara), Pokhara, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, and Narayanghat. Please feel free to reach out to us at the numbers ‘9801145545’ or ‘01-4445545 if you have any further queries.
0 Comments