A D VI C E
P R E -T R IP IN S P E C T IO N S
THINGS YOUR AVERAGE
MECHANIC WON’T CHECK
The Aussie outback places its own demands
on your 4WD, so unless your mechanic is
experienced in dealing with vehicles in the bush,
some of the early signs of damage caused out on
the tracks can be missed.
SEALED AIR FILTER BOX
TOP TO BOTTOM:
Relocating the
breather lines is
an easy mod; a
snorkel's air intake
will be affected if
the air filter box
isn't completely
sealed; a full
service is advisable
before any big trip.
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ADVENTURES
Fitting a snorkel would have to be one of the best
modifications you can make to your 4WD. The
idea is it raises the air intake point as high as
possible to prevent water being sucked up into the
engine during water crossings, as well as accessing
fresher, cleaner air while you’re on the road. But
let’s face it, a snorkel isn’t going to help much if
the rest of your air intake, like the air filter box
and intake pipe, has holes in it. Therefore, it’s a
good idea to check the air box is completely sealed,
paying particular attention to loose mounting clips
and missing breather tubes. The lower drainage
compartments at the bottom of some models are