Intake Splash Guard - Land Rovers Only

RageRover · 07-30-2006, 12:35 AM

Today, I went to wash the truck's motor, and got sick and tired of having to always clean the cone filter from all the mud that splashed from the tires and onto the filter.

So I made some templates and got a top for a Rubbermaid container and cut peices out of it to make a plastic splash gaurd. Added some weather stripping I had around and I got finished product mounted to a lip on the driver side wheel well, using two bolts. When the hood comes down, it makes a nice seal and I assume now won't have to worry about anymore mud and/or water hitting my filter.

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Geobloke · 07-30-2006, 05:10 AM

Yeah thats great, but you might want to modify it so during normal road driving you can remove it because it don't half look like it is restricting the fresh cool air from the front grille reaching it!

A mate of mine used to use a plastic bucket over his K&N filter in his series LR when he was likely to encounter mud or water. It only takes 30 seconds to pop the hood and put it on! Worked a treat too!

Also note the dizzy waterproofing as well!

RageRover · 07-30-2006, 06:13 PM

You might have a point there Geo...But since it takes me like 30 minutes just to pop my hood (ratchet straps), I went for this thing. But I like the disty waterproofing!!

Cheap and easy!!

Geobloke · 07-31-2006, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RageRover

You might have a point there Geo...But since it takes me like 30 minutes just to pop my hood (ratchet straps), I went for this thing. But I like the disty waterproofing!!

Cheap and easy!!

LOl yeah but it works!!

Whats up with your bonnet mate?

Badger1 · 07-31-2006, 02:47 PM

That's why I am not a huge fan of the open element air intakes. Like it's not easy enough for water to make it into the OEM airbox with the big fan spinning around, now your making it that much easier! Pat especially where you live and where you wheel I am suprised you haven't ingested a ton of water and hydrolocked your motor yet. Not wishing ANY bad mojo on you, just food for thought. If you lived out in the southwest it may be a different story, but you live in the land of mud and deep water holes!!

RageRover · 07-31-2006, 04:57 PM

The water hasen't soaked into the filter, it's just the chunks of mud that find their way onto the filter makes it a real PITA to clean after every time. But I will use the open air element intake for use of stret driving, and then easily slap on the box and paper filter (maybe with Fram's Air Hog filter) on there for trail use.

Another update with that splash guard...if anything it does restrict air...so DON'T MAKE ONE. I noticed my freeway mileage sucked majorly last night, and so today I cut off the panel that is next to the coil and power steering pump reservoir. I dunno if it helped, but we will see.

Geo, my hood has rusted severely on the front lip and destroyed the latching mechanism so I use ratchet straps for now and a hood bra to hold the hood down.

After MRM I have to jump on the boat and get a hood, Paul Grant is a possibility.

Geobloke · 08-01-2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RageRover

Geo, my hood has rusted severely on the front lip and destroyed the latching mechanism so I use ratchet straps for now and a hood bra to hold the hood down.

Ah ok thats well crappy! Can it not be repaired or is it well past that?!

RageRover · 08-01-2006, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Geobloke

Ah ok thats well crappy! Can it not be repaired or is it well past that?!

I wish I could, if I had a tig welder and some sheet metal.

Weird thing is, I have not seen any other RRC or any Rover for that matter, with a hood as bad as mine.

But once I get another hood, it will make working on the truck a lot easier.

Geobloke · 08-01-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RageRover

I wish I could, if I had a tig welder and some sheet metal.

Weird thing is, I have not seen any other RRC or any Rover for that matter, with a hood as bad as mine.

But once I get another hood, it will make working on the truck a lot easier.

Arse! well good luck in finding a hood mate!

07-30-2006, 12:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Intake Splash Guard Today, I went to wash the truck's motor, and got sick and tired of having to always clean the cone filter from all the mud that splashed from the tires and onto the filter. So I made some templates and got a top for a Rubbermaid container and cut peices out of it to make a plastic splash gaurd. Added some weather stripping I had around and I got finished product mounted to a lip on the driver side wheel well, using two bolts. When the hood comes down, it makes a nice seal and I assume now won't have to worry about anymore mud and/or water hitting my filter. Pics: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-30-2006, 05:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geobloke Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 808 Gallery: 0	Yeah thats great, but you might want to modify it so during normal road driving you can remove it because it don't half look like it is restricting the fresh cool air from the front grille reaching it! A mate of mine used to use a plastic bucket over his K&N filter in his series LR when he was likely to encounter mud or water. It only takes 30 seconds to pop the hood and put it on! Worked a treat too! Also note the dizzy waterproofing as well! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1992 K-reg 200TDI Defender 90 (Eva) Curlew Woods - Wooden Stuff Northern Alberta 4WD Association LRUK Forums TriumphTR7.com Wetroads Geocaching MSN - Geobloke@hotmail.com There are a terrible lot of lies going around the world, and the worst of it is half of them are true. Sir Winston Churchill

07-30-2006, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	You might have a point there Geo...But since it takes me like 30 minutes just to pop my hood (ratchet straps), I went for this thing. But I like the disty waterproofing!! Cheap and easy!! __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-31-2006, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	The water hasen't soaked into the filter, it's just the chunks of mud that find their way onto the filter makes it a real PITA to clean after every time. But I will use the open air element intake for use of stret driving, and then easily slap on the box and paper filter (maybe with Fram's Air Hog filter) on there for trail use. Another update with that splash guard...if anything it does restrict air...so DON'T MAKE ONE. I noticed my freeway mileage sucked majorly last night, and so today I cut off the panel that is next to the coil and power steering pump reservoir. I dunno if it helped, but we will see. Geo, my hood has rusted severely on the front lip and destroyed the latching mechanism so I use ratchet straps for now and a hood bra to hold the hood down. After MRM I have to jump on the boat and get a hood, Paul Grant is a possibility. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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07-31-2006, 02:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,154 Gallery: 1	That's why I am not a huge fan of the open element air intakes. Like it's not easy enough for water to make it into the OEM airbox with the big fan spinning around, now your making it that much easier! Pat especially where you live and where you wheel I am suprised you haven't ingested a ton of water and hydrolocked your motor yet. Not wishing ANY bad mojo on you, just food for thought. If you lived out in the southwest it may be a different story, but you live in the land of mud and deep water holes!!

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