Flexi section for snorkel

the_wolf · Feb 12, 2014

I'm looking to try and source a flexible section for my snorkel for the part that goes through the wing so that the windscreen can still be folded down with snorkel in situ. At the moment its an all metal affair. I know I can get the usual air ducting but its not solid enough for something that's going to be outside of the vehicle. I'm thinking of the kind of hose that's on hoovers, some heavy plastic stuff, but I can't seem to find any in the diameter I'm after. Anyone got any ideas?

nrgserv · Feb 13, 2014

I used the flexible pipe from a series set up.
its on a series tho, presume yours is, being able to fold the screen down?

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

Nope, an early 90. 1987 to be exact but I've got proper hinges on the windscreen. Where did you get yours from? I know what I'm after but can't find anywhere that sells it individually

MaxyMan · Feb 13, 2014

Ere ya go wolf http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/ducts-ducting-hose/green-filters-flexible-alloy-tubing

Doesn't look too bad

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

I was looking for a more heavy duty one as it will be external so needed it to be a bit more damage proof than the usual air ducting. The stuff at Rimmer Bros looks alright but doesn't specify a diameter or length

trax · Feb 13, 2014

you searched for 'air intake hose' on ebay? there's loads of different ones. rubber, silicon, neoprene, from other cars, etc

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

Yup but I can't find anything like what I'm after. I can find the usual air ducting but I want something more akin to hoover hose but can't find it in a large enough diameter

KeepDigging · Feb 13, 2014

Sounds almost like you want a swivel joint rather than flexible pipe.

trax · Feb 13, 2014

not sure i follow.. somehting like FORD KA MK1 1996-2008 AIR INTAKE HOSE PIPE REF 97KB-9C623-AC | eBay ? ask the seller to measure it but i think the ka is 60mm

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

What's a swivel joint? Anything that does the job will do, its just to replace a metal section of my snorkel with a tough flexible section so that my windscreen can still be folded down

trax · Feb 13, 2014

the_wolf said:
What's a swivel joint? Anything that does the job will do, its just to replace a metal section of my snorkel with a tough flexible section so that my windscreen can still be folded down

what's the snorkel you've got on?

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

No idea, it was on when I bought it but its a solid metal pipe with a mushroom top bent to fit the profile of the windscreen. Goes in through a hole in the top of the wing

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

Monmouthplastics.co.uk do exactly what I'm after but only a minimum of 15m and its £237

Basically a crush resistant flexible hose with 63mm diameter

MaxyMan · Feb 13, 2014

http://bit.ly/1bP5Yrk ideal. Just spay it black..

srtgray · Feb 13, 2014

the_wolf said:
Monmouthplastics.co.uk do exactly what I'm after but only a minimum of 15m and its £237

Basically a crush resistant flexible hose with 63mm diameter

Bit of old vacuum cleaner hose?

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

MaxyMan said:
http://bit.ly/1bP5Yrk ideal. Just spay it black..

It is ideal but the size I need is 55 quid

srtgray said:
Bit of old vacuum cleaner hose?

I was thinking that but its difficult to find it in the diameter I need, most is far too narrow

MaxyMan · Feb 13, 2014

Hahaa maybe not then!!

the_wolf · Feb 13, 2014

Sourced some stuff. My dad knows a guy who owns an appliance repair shop in Glasgow and he can get his hands on industrial hoover hose, 63mm internal diameter at £12 a metre. Much cheaper than anywhere else I've found. Looks like ill be ordering a length.

lr-90 · Feb 13, 2014

Pictures. When done please.

nrgserv · Feb 13, 2014

no specific pics of the snorkel, but a generic one of the set up.
2 x diesel intake flexi's and a lump of bog pipe.

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