991.2 GT3 deep water wading tolerance
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8/10"'s that's nearly up to the centre caps 
External components are waterproofed but any breathers/vents could have been compromised - especially if driving through caused any pressure or channelling - especially above undertrays.
The crank pulley would've been in/under water; as would part of the exhaust and suspension. The drivebelt would've taken the water round with it so maybe a cause of noises?
I would advise having a look round underneath/in the engine bay to make sure it's visually OK. Have seen transmission breathers take on water in similar circumstances - if the water level can be seen to have got that far might be worth looking further?
External components are waterproofed but any breathers/vents could have been compromised - especially if driving through caused any pressure or channelling - especially above undertrays.
The crank pulley would've been in/under water; as would part of the exhaust and suspension. The drivebelt would've taken the water round with it so maybe a cause of noises?
I would advise having a look round underneath/in the engine bay to make sure it's visually OK. Have seen transmission breathers take on water in similar circumstances - if the water level can be seen to have got that far might be worth looking further?
At the very least I’d got on the phone to a specialist who is used to dealing with GT cars or get one of the service advisors at your OPC to speak to a senior mechanic. I wouldn’t drive it until I knew to be honest. Good for you for driving it in this weather ! Mine is tucked up in the garage.
Pope said:
8/10"'s that's nearly up to the centre caps
External components are waterproofed but any breathers/vents could have been compromised - especially if driving through caused any pressure or channelling - especially above undertrays.
The crank pulley would've been in/under water; as would part of the exhaust and suspension. The drivebelt would've taken the water round with it so maybe a cause of noises?
I would advise having a look round underneath/in the engine bay to make sure it's visually OK. Have seen transmission breathers take on water in similar circumstances - if the water level can be seen to have got that far might be worth looking further?
Do you know where the transmission breathers are on these? External components are waterproofed but any breathers/vents could have been compromised - especially if driving through caused any pressure or channelling - especially above undertrays.
The crank pulley would've been in/under water; as would part of the exhaust and suspension. The drivebelt would've taken the water round with it so maybe a cause of noises?
I would advise having a look round underneath/in the engine bay to make sure it's visually OK. Have seen transmission breathers take on water in similar circumstances - if the water level can be seen to have got that far might be worth looking further?
Can't imagine it'll have done any damage. The electrical connections are all weather sealed otherwise heavy rain would be an issue. The intake is on the top of the engine so not deep enough to get in and even the coils are above 10" from the floor. Slightly submerging the exhaust won't cause any damage.
I'd imagine any noise will just have been a bit of puddle grit in drive belts/pulleys maybe even a bit of grit in the brakes causing noise.
I'd imagine any noise will just have been a bit of puddle grit in drive belts/pulleys maybe even a bit of grit in the brakes causing noise.
Years ago Mrs Digga stranded her Alfa boxer in a flood on the way home from the office. Just as she was wondering how on earth she was going to walk through 1ft of water in high heels, a gang of local, enterprising kids splashed up and promptly did a deal (cash of course) to push the car out.
It wouldn't start though, so she rang me and I fetched the company Hilux. I knew something was amiss when it twice failed to pull-start the little Alfa.
AA was summoned and removed the plugs (I should have thought of that), asked her to crank the engine on the key and was promptly hosed down with 1.6 litres of floodwater.
Plugs replaced, car started and ran sweet as a nut.
It wouldn't start though, so she rang me and I fetched the company Hilux. I knew something was amiss when it twice failed to pull-start the little Alfa.
AA was summoned and removed the plugs (I should have thought of that), asked her to crank the engine on the key and was promptly hosed down with 1.6 litres of floodwater.
Plugs replaced, car started and ran sweet as a nut.
MARTIN993 said:
Pope said:
8/10"'s that's nearly up to the centre caps
External components are waterproofed but any breathers/vents could have been compromised - especially if driving through caused any pressure or channelling - especially above undertrays.
The crank pulley would've been in/under water; as would part of the exhaust and suspension. The drivebelt would've taken the water round with it so maybe a cause of noises?
I would advise having a look round underneath/in the engine bay to make sure it's visually OK. Have seen transmission breathers take on water in similar circumstances - if the water level can be seen to have got that far might be worth looking further?
Do you know where the transmission breathers are on these? External components are waterproofed but any breathers/vents could have been compromised - especially if driving through caused any pressure or channelling - especially above undertrays.
The crank pulley would've been in/under water; as would part of the exhaust and suspension. The drivebelt would've taken the water round with it so maybe a cause of noises?
I would advise having a look round underneath/in the engine bay to make sure it's visually OK. Have seen transmission breathers take on water in similar circumstances - if the water level can be seen to have got that far might be worth looking further?
Likely there will be no issue but better safe than sorry.
Let us know how you get on.
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