prepare my car for wading in deep water?
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Just been watching the news and reading up on hydro locking as you do.
Anyway just went out to check on my air box intake and its located at roughly the height of half way up the wheels which is not good. If I got one of those s
t universal Japanese style mushroom replacement air filter that would raise the air intake to at least just below bonnet height.
Is my man maths OK or stupid?
Anyway just went out to check on my air box intake and its located at roughly the height of half way up the wheels which is not good. If I got one of those s
t universal Japanese style mushroom replacement air filter that would raise the air intake to at least just below bonnet height.Is my man maths OK or stupid?
Where is the air intake though? That matters nearly as much.
Watch the bow wave on cars in water & notice how much lower it tends to be near the rear of the front arch compared to the front of the car. Meaning if it's around there & you don't stop you can get away with more than you think.
Saying that I once waded an Orion with the bow wave breaking about 2" above the wipers through 100yrds of fast flowing water & the only problem was lack of power to keep moving when floored in 1st & going upstream.
Watch the bow wave on cars in water & notice how much lower it tends to be near the rear of the front arch compared to the front of the car. Meaning if it's around there & you don't stop you can get away with more than you think.
Saying that I once waded an Orion with the bow wave breaking about 2" above the wipers through 100yrds of fast flowing water & the only problem was lack of power to keep moving when floored in 1st & going upstream.
Whilst the air intake is the critical component when it comes to determining wading depth, it's not the only item to consider.
There are lots of under bonnet electrical/electronic parts that won't like getting wet and then there are breather vents/pipes on gearboxes & differentials. Getting water in these probably won't kill the component immediately, but it can lead to problems later on.
There are lots of under bonnet electrical/electronic parts that won't like getting wet and then there are breather vents/pipes on gearboxes & differentials. Getting water in these probably won't kill the component immediately, but it can lead to problems later on.
Puddenchucker said:
Whilst the air intake is the critical component when it comes to determining wading depth, it's not the only item to consider.
There are lots of under bonnet electrical/electronic parts that won't like getting wet and then there are breather vents/pipes on gearboxes & differentials. Getting water in these probably won't kill the component immediately, but it can lead to problems later on.
Yep, good advice, the air intake whilst the major water intake worry is far from the last thing you should look at.There are lots of under bonnet electrical/electronic parts that won't like getting wet and then there are breather vents/pipes on gearboxes & differentials. Getting water in these probably won't kill the component immediately, but it can lead to problems later on.
Even a standard Land Rover such as a Defender has many places that need attention before any serious water wading can be considered.
Stef
StefanVXR8 said:
Yep, good advice, the air intake whilst the major water intake worry is far from the last thing you should look at.
Not necessarily the _last_ thing, but certainly not the only thing. Wheel bearings on 4x4s are better sealed against water ingress than on normal cars. Gearbox and axle breathers would be routed high. Box sections are designed to drain better. etc etc etc.pimping said:
So what you're all advising is paint my car bright orange with a confederate flag on the roof and hit the deep water as fast as I can!
No doubt about it. Definitely the way to go! 
Note: This may be the first time the word "definitely" has ever been correctly spelt on PH.
TooMany2cvs said:
StefanVXR8 said:
Yep, good advice, the air intake whilst the major water intake worry is far from the last thing you should look at.
Not necessarily the _last_ thing, but certainly not the only thing. Wheel bearings on 4x4s are better sealed against water ingress than on normal cars. Gearbox and axle breathers would be routed high. Box sections are designed to drain better. etc etc etc.Stef
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