Denso snorkel now available for hilux

[boxhead55]

Sure if you have a set of hole saws and the arbor piece aswell but to buy it all for the sake of drilling one 100mm hole is stupid, tin snips and a starter hole is an easier way to do it for a once off and leaves a better edge, just my 2 cents...

yep i use in snips as well a nicer finish

[Gulfstream8]

Another option if you don't have access to specialist tools.

Buy a new sharp 1/8 drill bit and drill consecutive holes using light press around the inside radius.

Remove the disc then tidy up the the cut out with a half round file or nibbler or Dremal

[Ben80]

Does anyone have any feedback after fitting one of these to a v6? I have heard from a few sources of fuel economy problems with safari and airtech on v6 luxes.

[Richard]

Boxy, are the two pillar mounts supposed to be solid? Mine have some slight movement, nothing I'm worried about unless of course they are actually not meant to be.

Richard

[boxhead55]

Yep should be nice and tight. If the riv nut was put it right. Mine has no movement at all

[djs0276]

Hi guys. What's the going rate for having these fitted by Toyota?

[boxhead55]

2.5 hrs is the recommended time

[MLTZER]

I was quoted about $130 an hour

[boxhead55]

Sounds right

[boxhead55]

100 to 150 theses days

[MLTZER]

I might get myself a rivnut gun and have a go at installing it myself.

[djs0276]

Ha, typical... I've ordered a new Hilux to replace my 2008 D4D dual cab, and the dealer quoted me $2100!!!! I've replied to his email saying its daylight robbery and I won't be getting it!

[Patto3]

$2100 to supply and fit a snorkel! That is unbelievable!

[MLTZER]

Was that the Denso snorkel?

[djs0276]

I specified the Denso one in my quote request. Not sure what other one they would quote- especially at that price. A custom stainless one maybe?!

[boxhead55]

Wow recommended retail fitted it 750.

[Hellbound]

That quoted price ($2100) is criminal!

[Homer72]

Ha, typical... I've ordered a new Hilux to replace my 2008 D4D dual cab, and the dealer quoted me $2100!!!! I've replied to his email saying its daylight robbery and I won't be getting it!

Crikey mate if that's what they charge for a snorkel what was the price of the new Hilux??

[djs0276]

Hilux price was good - $46,000 on the road. Nearly $9k less than what I paid back in 2008! Competition in the market is a good thing...

[woodbturner]

Wow recommended retail fitted it 750.

B/H,

Nearly had a heart attack at local Toyota shop. Denso snorkel $585.00 plus 4 hours fitting for @ $600.00 = $1185.00 total. Ferkin hell! Gave it a big miss.
At least they replaced my rotors which got rid of the bloody squealing.