Hole for snorkle

Graeme,

It can be done with a jig saw, but will not be as neat. A hole saw is better. I have fitted hundreds of snorkels and have always used a hole saw. They are cheaper than getting a guard repaired.

As far as cutting a hole in the guard of a 80 series it is one of the easy ones.

If you want to use a jigsaw make sure it has a short blade.

Remember measure twice and cut once

Wayne

Like you I didnt have a hole saw the right size so I drilled about 100 small holes around the inside edge of the snorkel hole and then joined them up with the jigsaw.Just watch that the jigsawbase can leave scratches on your guard.There is a great tool,FalconNibbler that goes in an ordinary drill that cuts beautifully, you just guide it around and the finish is excellant, no sharp edge at all.Think there around $90.

Graeme,

I have a 105 series and I did the snorkel hole myself...jigsaw worked fine. FWIW, use a new blade (proper hacksaw blade) and have a spare on hand.

A couple of other points:

1. Fit template VERY carefully, lest the thing be crooked!
2. Mask the area well to prevent scratching and take the plunge.
3. Any 'rough' edges can be smoothed with a file to neaten things up.
4. I was tempted to drill some of the holes smaller than what they suggest, but the bigger size holes will give a little 'fudge factor'...just do it as they suggest.

The hardest part was fitting the pieces of 'air tubing togther inside the guard and making them water/air tight....a little fiddly. Not too sure how the 80 series one goes but here is a couple of site links that may help.....

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Good luck with the installation.

Cheers,

Mark

Gee you blokes are quick, I thought I'd check for answers later and I haven't even made it outside yet.

I THINK I might have a nibbler here somewhere (or other the road, I'll have to look) so I might give that a practice run. Lucky I have a few old cars to hack up.

Graeme

To minimise the chance of a stuff up just get an engineering workshop with a plasma cutter to pop a hole in. 15 min job tops if you have it marked out for them.
Cheers Craig.............

Don't forget to seal the edge of the hole with two pack expoxy

Don't use a jigsaw. Drill a small hole then use aviation snips to cut a circle the right size. Buy a pair if need be. About $30 at a good tool store. Wiss brand is the best.

Hi Greame
I did my 80 with a jig saw and I am hopeless, so if I can anybody can.

Have fun

Craig

Thanks for all the answers.
The lcool act site was exellent, I hadn't seen that before.

I think I've got a job for next weekend.
Might do a few more practice runs and stock up with the masking tape.

Cheers,
Graeme