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Unread 05-15-2006, 09:06 PM   #1
cheapjeepman
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waterproof question
hey,
ok this is my first real all the time offroad jeep. I am trying to find out how bad driving through really deep water (like over the hood) is for everything. I have 38's and lift and all the goodies to fit those, and of course a snorkel, and waterproof wiring.

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Chris

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Unread 05-15-2006, 09:44 PM   #2
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Anything over the hood for an extended period of time can be problems. Other parts of the engine are not protected. You can pull a fan blade in the radiator, the alternator isn't protected, all the breather tubes are below the water line, etc. Not to mention that if you ingest water into the engine, you can hydro-lock it and do some serious damage. All that said, it will take some extra maintenance with special attention to the drivetrain in general.
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Unread 05-15-2006, 10:53 PM   #3
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It's a Jeep, not a submarine. Be sure you change the oil in the diffs, transmission and transfer case and repack the wheel bearing after every swim.
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Unread 05-16-2006, 02:31 AM   #4
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If your going that deep you might want to something like this, but tap it inti your snorkel.
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/p...post?id=836809
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