Let it breathe

So, I just ordered a snorkel but looking at my fender the rubber thing (don't know what the technical term is) has split down the middle, is this normal or do I need a new one or just glue it together , also there is a "Y" piece at the bottom of the intake pipe, am I right in saying that this needs removing?[/ATTACH]

Thanks Robert

The rubber bung is to let water drain out. Just silicone it closed. The Y piece is probably also the same, again just silicone it

the_wolf said:

The rubber bung is to let water drain out. Just silicone it closed. The Y piece is probably also the same, again just silicone it

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that'll do for me, cheers

Def110TDi said:

So, I just ordered a snorkel but looking at my fender the rubber thing (don't know what the technical term is) has split down the middle, is this normal or do I need a new one or just glue it togetherView attachment 48415, also there is a "Y" piece at the bottom of the intake pipe, am I right in saying that this needs removing?[/ATTACH]

Thanks Robert

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The 'dump valve' on the airbox collects all sorts of debris and (as Wolfy said) is designed to let any the water out etc. A new one (STC1102) is around £18. I've put a cloths peg on mine and open it from time to time to let any crap out.

The cap on the Y piece is similar (I believe) although mine has been glued on - I presume normally it can be easily removed to empty any crud out.