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Old 04-17-2010, 04:14 AM
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There's been a couple of times where I've opened up the air filter and have seen marks from dirty water getting through the intake.
I hit puddles out in the woods when I'm fishing. I was thinking of snorkeling the intake, but there really isn't anywhere to run the intake through the top of the engine compartment. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old 04-17-2010, 07:53 AM
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Do you have a cold air intake or stock?
 
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Old 04-17-2010, 12:14 PM
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Well, I know a lot of guys will put a sock or filter sleeve over their air filters when going off road. You could try that.
 
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That's a good idea. I will do that.
I was wondering if there is a more permanent solution out there. The road I take to work is sometimes flooded out where it crosses a swamp. The water can get about 2 feet deep or more. Now my little blazer can take it like a champ, I'm just worried about water getting inside the manifold.
Any thoughts?
 
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Is there a spot to cut a hole through the left fender and route a snorkel through there instead of through the hood?
 
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