Description
Product Specifications
What Is Included in the SS13HF-HPC Kit
- Safari part number SS13HF-HPC, specifically designed for the GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 with horizontal pre cleaner
- Dedicated snorkel body part number 470-133-200R unique to the GQ Patrol Y60 application
- 3.5 inch air ram assembly with built in water separation
- Dedicated upper mounting bracket for the GQ Patrol Y60 A pillar
- 82mm internal diameter cuffed hose 500mm long for correct connection to the horizontal pre cleaner assembly
- Seven stainless steel studs, body washers, and nyloc nuts for a secure multi point mounting
- Foam tape 25mm x 300mm for a properly sealed panel fitment
- Holesaw centre fixture for accurate panel cutting
- Dedicated GQ Patrol Y60 fitment template
- All hose clamps in the correct sizes included throughout
- Compatible with Nissan GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 Diesel with horizontal pre cleaner, January 1988 to October 1997, Australian delivered vehicles only
| ITEM | PART NO. | DESCRIPTION | QTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470-133-200R | BODY – SNORKEL | 1 |
| 2 | 000-135-800 | 3 ½” AIR RAM ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 3 | 470-032-200 | BRACKET – UPPER MOUNTING | 1 |
| 4 | 000-002-100 | BOLT – HEX – S/S – 6mm x 1.0 x 14mm (SEMS) | 3 |
| 5 | 000-951-300 | SCREW – S/T – S/S – 4.2mm x 16mm | 3 |
| 6 | 000-960 | INSERT – PLASTIC | 3 |
| 7 | 000-110 | STUD – S/S – 8mm x 1.25 x 25mm | 7 |
| 8 | 000-311-300 | WASHER – BODY – S/S – 8mm x 32mm | 7 |
| 9 | 000-205-300 | NUT – NYLOC – S/S – 8mm x 1.25mm | 7 |
| 10 | 000-887-050 | HOSE – CUFFED – 82mm ID x 500mm | 1 |
| 11 | 000-908 | CLAMP – HOSE – 70/90mm | 7 |
| 12 | 000-434-030 | TAPE – FOAM – 25mm x 300mm | 1 |
| 13 | 470-017-500 | FIXTURE – HOLESAW CENTRE | 1 |
| 14 | 000-914/B | CLAMP – HOSE – No. 56 (BLACK) | 1 |
| 15 | 470-017-200 | TEMPLATE | 1 |
Why the Horizontal Pre Cleaner Variant Needs Its Own Dedicated Snorkel
Not All GQ Patrol TD42 Snorkel Kits Are the Same
This is one of the most important details for GQ Patrol Y60 owners to understand before ordering a snorkel. The GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 was produced with different air cleaner configurations across its production run and the horizontal pre cleaner setup is a specific variant that requires its own dedicated snorkel kit. The SS13HF-HPC is engineered for the horizontal pre cleaner assembly, with a 500mm long 82mm internal diameter cuffed hose that is specifically shaped and sized to make the correct sealed connection between the snorkel body and the horizontal pre cleaner inlet. Using a snorkel kit designed for a different air cleaner configuration on this vehicle would result in an incorrect connection, compromised sealing, and an installation that does not flow or protect the way it should.
The Holesaw Centre Fixture for a Precise Panel Cut
Another unique feature of the SS13HF-HPC kit is the inclusion of a holesaw centre fixture rather than a standard panel template alone. The GQ Patrol Y60 body panel requires a specific cutting approach to achieve the correct snorkel body mounting position and the holesaw centre fixture ensures this cut is made accurately and in exactly the right location every time. This is a reflection of the genuine vehicle specific engineering that Safari put into the SS13HF-HPC rather than adapting a generic snorkel to fit a vehicle it was not originally designed for.
Seven Mounting Points for a Rock Solid Installation
The SS13HF-HPC uses seven stainless steel studs, body washers, and nyloc nuts for the main snorkel body mounting rather than the five used on many newer vehicle applications. This increased number of mounting points reflects the physical demands of the GQ Patrol Y60 body structure and the need for a secure, vibration resistant mounting that holds firm across the kind of corrugated outback tracks and rough bush terrain that GQ Patrol owners drive on regularly. Every stud, washer, and nut is stainless steel throughout.
The TD42 Naturally Aspirated Diesel and What a Raised Intake Does for It
An Engine That Lives and Dies by the Quality of Its Air
The TD42 in the GQ Patrol Y60 is a naturally aspirated diesel with no turbocharger to compensate for variations in intake air quality. Every molecule of air that enters the combustion chambers arrives through atmospheric pressure alone, which makes the temperature, cleanliness, and volume of that air directly connected to how well the engine performs and how long it lasts. The TD42 is already known for its remarkable durability but that durability depends on consistently clean combustion, and consistently clean combustion depends on consistently clean, cool air reaching the engine.
Decades of Hard Use Make Clean Air Even More Important
A GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 that has been working for decades has earned every kilometre on its odometer. But accumulated hours and kilometres mean the engine is working within tolerances that reflect years of use, and every bit of help you can give it from this point forward extends how much further it will go. Fitting the Safari SS13HF-HPC and relocating the intake to roof height means every combustion cycle from installation day onwards benefits from cooler, cleaner ambient air instead of the hot, dusty, low mounted factory intake air the engine has been tolerating since it left the factory. For a high kilometre TD42 that still has plenty of life in it, clean air from here on is one of the best maintenance investments you can make.
Safari Engineering That Respects the Age and Application of the GQ Patrol
A Dedicated Body Design for the Y60 Not a Generic Adaptation
The snorkel body in the SS13HF-HPC carries its own dedicated part number, 470-133-200R, which is unique to the GQ Patrol Y60 application. This is not the same snorkel body used on newer Nissan Patrol variants adapted to fit an older vehicle. Safari Automotive engineered a dedicated body for the Y60 body structure, A pillar geometry, and panel profile of this specific vehicle. The result is a snorkel that mounts flush, sits correctly against the GQ Patrol Y60 body panels, and looks like it belongs on the vehicle rather than an afterthought bolted to the outside.
UV Stable Australian Made Material That Outlasts the Vehicle
The SS13HF-HPC snorkel body and air ram are manufactured in Australia using Safari’s UV stabilised cross linked polyethylene. For a GQ Patrol Y60 that may have already been in service for thirty years or more, the snorkel material needs to handle the same decades of Australian sun, heat, and physical use that the rest of the vehicle has survived. The UV stabilised polyethylene resists colour fading, surface brittleness, and structural degradation from long term UV exposure, which means the SS13HF-HPC will still be performing correctly long after many other accessories on the vehicle have been replaced.
Foam Tape for a Fully Sealed Panel Fitment on an Older Body
The SS13HF-HPC kit includes a 25mm x 300mm strip of foam tape that seals the gap between the snorkel body and the GQ Patrol Y60 body panel behind the mounting area. On a vehicle that may have some age related body flex or minor panel variations from years of hard use, this foam tape seal is particularly important for ensuring that dust and water cannot find their way behind the snorkel body and into the engine bay through the panel cutout. It is a small but important component that contributes to a complete and properly sealed installation.
The Safari Air Ram Working on a GQ Patrol Y60 That Still Goes Everywhere
Delivering Clean High Volume Airflow to a Naturally Aspirated Engine
The 3.5 inch air ram assembly on the SS13HF-HPC is positioned at roof height facing forward into clean ambient airflow. For a naturally aspirated TD42, high volume and low temperature intake air is everything. The air ram delivers both consistently, regardless of whether the GQ Patrol is crawling up a steep rocky climb at low speed and low airspeed or cruising a long outback highway at high speed. The internal design ensures the engine always has access to the volume of clean air it needs at every point in the rev range.
Water Separation That Has Protected GQ Patrol Engines for Decades
The built in water separation function of the Safari air ram forces water droplets out of the incoming airstream continuously using the internal geometry of the ram head. For a GQ Patrol Y60 that regularly crosses the same creeks and flooded tracks it has been crossing for years, this protection is not theoretical. It is the difference between an engine that survives a surprise water crossing during a wet season run and one that does not. The Safari air ram has been keeping TD42 engines dry through exactly these situations across Australia since Safari began producing snorkels for this application.
Professional SS13HF-HPC Installation at Opposite Lock Cardiff, Newcastle
GQ Patrol Snorkel Fitment Done Correctly by Experienced Hands
The SS13HF-HPC installation has some unique requirements compared to modern snorkel fitments. The holesaw centre fixture rather than a simple panel template, the seven point mounting configuration, the 500mm cuffed hose connection to the horizontal pre cleaner, and the foam tape sealing all require a fitment technician who knows this vehicle and this kit. At Opposite Lock Cardiff in Newcastle, our experienced 4WD fitment team handles GQ Patrol snorkel installations with the same care and accuracy we bring to every vehicle in our workshop.
Opposite Lock Cardiff serves GQ Patrol Y60 owners across Newcastle, Cardiff, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and the Central Coast. Contact our workshop today to order your Safari SS13HF-HPC and book your professional installation in Newcastle.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 with a horizontal pre cleaner need a different snorkel kit to other GQ Patrol TD42 variants?
The Nissan GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 was produced with different air cleaner configurations across its production run from January 1988 to October 1997. The horizontal pre cleaner is a specific factory air cleaner setup that positions the pre cleaner element horizontally rather than vertically, which means the inlet connection point, the inlet diameter, and the hose routing path to the snorkel body are all different to the standard air cleaner configuration. The SS13HF-HPC is engineered specifically for this horizontal pre cleaner setup, including a dedicated 82mm internal diameter cuffed hose that is 500mm long and shaped to make the correct sealed connection between the snorkel body and the horizontal pre cleaner inlet. Using a snorkel kit designed for the standard air cleaner configuration on a horizontal pre cleaner vehicle would result in an incorrect and unsealed connection that compromises both the air filtration and the water protection the snorkel is supposed to provide. If you are not certain which air cleaner configuration your GQ Patrol TD42 has, the team at Opposite Lock Cardiff in Newcastle can help you confirm before you order.
What is the holesaw centre fixture included in the SS13HF-HPC kit and why is it used instead of a standard template?
The holesaw centre fixture is a precision tool included in the SS13HF-HPC kit that acts as a guide for the holesaw used to cut the snorkel body entry point through the GQ Patrol Y60 mudguard panel. Rather than simply marking and cutting the panel freehand from a flat template, the holesaw centre fixture locates the exact centre point of the required cut and guides the holesaw to produce a clean, accurate, correctly positioned hole in the panel. This approach is used on the GQ Patrol Y60 because the body panel geometry and the snorkel body mounting position on this vehicle require a circular cut of a specific diameter in a very precise location. An inaccurate cut on an older vehicle panel is difficult to correct and affects the finished appearance and sealing of the installation. Safari includes the holesaw centre fixture to ensure the cut is made correctly the first time by any competent installer.
My GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 has been running without a snorkel for its entire life. Is it worth fitting one now at this age?
Absolutely, and there is a genuine argument that fitting a snorkel on a high kilometre GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 is one of the most valuable things you can do for the engine at this stage of its life. A TD42 that has been running without a snorkel has been breathing the hottest, dustiest air available from the low factory intake position for its entire service life. While the TD42 is remarkably durable, that combination of heat and dust in the intake air accelerates cylinder bore wear, valve seat recession, and combustion deposit buildup over time. By fitting the Safari SS13HF-HPC now, every combustion cycle from this point forward benefits from cooler, cleaner ambient air that reduces the ongoing wear rate and supports more complete combustion. For an engine that has proven it can go the distance, giving it the best possible air quality for the kilometres it has left to run is a straightforward investment in extending that working life further. The protection from water ingestion during crossings is also particularly relevant for a vehicle that has been doing this work for decades and will continue to do so.
Can I get the Safari SS13HF-HPC professionally fitted on my GQ Patrol Y60 in Newcastle?
Yes. Opposite Lock Cardiff provides professional snorkel installation for Nissan GQ Patrol Y60 owners across Newcastle, Cardiff, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and the Central Coast. The SS13HF-HPC installation is more involved than a standard modern snorkel fitment due to the holesaw centre fixture cutting process, the seven point mounting configuration, and the specific cuffed hose connection to the horizontal pre cleaner assembly. Our experienced 4WD fitment team handles all of it correctly, including the accurate panel cut using the holesaw centre fixture, proper installation of the foam tape seal behind the snorkel body, correct routing and clamping of the cuffed hose to the pre cleaner inlet, and secure seven point mounting of the snorkel body to the A pillar. Contact our Cardiff workshop to get a quote and book your installation.
How does the Safari SS13HF-HPC snorkel protect the GQ Patrol TD42 engine during water crossings on remote tracks?
The SS13HF-HPC protects the GQ Patrol TD42 during water crossings through two complementary mechanisms that work together. The first is the raised intake position itself. By relocating the air entry point from the low factory position in the engine bay to roof height on the A pillar, the intake sits well above the waterline of any creek crossing or flooded track a standard GQ Patrol would normally attempt. This physical separation from the water surface is the primary protection and it means the engine simply cannot ingest water through the intake during a crossing conducted at the vehicle’s normal water crossing depth capability. The second mechanism is the water separation function built into the Safari air ram assembly. As air enters the ram head at driving speed, the internal geometry forces water droplets outward and away from the main airstream before they can travel down the snorkel body toward the engine. This separation function protects the engine during heavy rain events where water enters the air ram from above as well as during crossings where spray and splash reach the ram head from the sides. Together these two protection mechanisms ensure your TD42 keeps breathing clean, dry air regardless of the water conditions your GQ Patrol encounters.
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