Project Going Deep. Pioneer 500 Snorkel and Vent Line Extending

[jay_man81]

Here are all the vids for snorkeling and extending the vent lines of the P5 that will allow you to traverse deep water and mud holes without having to worry about destroying your machine as easily. Feel free to message me with any question you have on the process, or if I missed something.

Intro and Vent Line Locations

Vent Line Extending

Snorkel Build

Wire Connector Water Proofing

Air Box Sealing

 

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[jay_man81]

Wrap Up

 

[trigger]

Thanks Jay, I'm in the process of extending my vent lines now and something I thought I should point out to others doing this is that you don't need to completely disassemble the machine to do it. It's better that you did it for the video so everything can be seen but not necessary. The intake pipe can just be cut off behind the seat and a Fernco connection used for the snorkel. 3/16" gas line was $1.59 a foot from Advance Auto. 3/16" black rubber vacuum line was .99c a foot. I didn't drill holes in the ROPS either, just zip tied them up. Also went with barbed connectors and silicone and just tied on to factory hoses. Not saying it's any better but that's just the way I did it. Pretty easy DIY mod and good insurance if you accidentally go deep.

 

[jay_man81]

I thought I should point out to others doing this is that you don't need to completely disassemble the machine to do it. It's better that you did it for the video so everything can be seen but not necessary.

You are right. I needed to clean good under everything is the main reason I tore it down so much. I hadn't done that from the time I bought it so that's over a year's worth of mud and dirt in the places you can't get with the pressure washer from the outside...lol. I mentioned that on one of my Facebook page posts but I guess I didn't say that on any of the vids.

 

[Christepher]

You are right. I needed to clean good under everything is the main reason I tore it down so much. I hadn't done that from the time I bought it so that's over a year's worth of mud and dirt in the places you can't get with the pressure washer from the outside...lol. I mentioned that on one of my Facebook page posts but I guess I didn't say that on any of the vids.

I unintentionally swamped mine this past weekend.. I took the opportunity to strip it all down, clean it, change all fluids and run all new lines into the cage as well as a Home Hardware Snorkel.Hopefully I don't have to test it. (not that I stay away from mud haha).
I (like many before me) want to thank you for your videos I've learned and put to use a lot of your ideas.. (reverse mode, adjust clutch, Torq locker, snorkel..etc.. ).. just waiting for the next one!!