99 Hilux Noisy Snorkel and Exhaust Gasket leak

Hello - we have had the same problem with work vehicles and took them back to Toyota (not that it was their problem) - they fitted what is called a boom box!! Helped somewhat but don’t think it fixed the problem completely...I can unfortunately provide no more details on this cause I have none - wasn’t my car - I assume it is some sort of extra compartment to help absorb the resonations. Ask you friendly dealer and see what he says or ring the snorkel manufacturer - they should know. You will not be the first to complain!! Other option is to disconnect it until needed.
Greg

Hi Andy,
You may find that toyota wil fit this boom box free of charge if you have done less than 100k as it is a recognised problem with the 3.0 litre (advice from toyota). I bought my hilux with the box already fitted, but I am still having problems with resonance in the same rev range. I have been told that to fit a snorkel will make this resonance worse. Another downside is that the box is placed in the normal position of a second battery, so fitting a dual battery may involve placing the battery outside of the engine bay.
I would be interested to hear of others experiences to see how they may have got around this problem. Squid.

Hi Andy exhaust gasket and snorkel problems are definately not related, snorkel will make little or no difference to exhaust pressure. I think that the exhaust flange may be warped, the studs stripped or perhaps all of the old gasket has not been removed. Just check that the replacement job is being done properly. By the way, 4cyl diesels drone and roar through the intake, a snorkel does make them worse! Regards Ken.

Andy
There is a guy at ARB Northern in Thomastown VIC- His name is Kerry , I think he is the service manager there. Anyway he is an absolute Toyota Legend. Drives a Hilux himself and knows everything worth knowing about 4WD's. He has helped heaps of my mates.
Regards
Gary
p.s if you are worried about the grumpy owner there - don't ! The place has a new owner and they are really keen to help.