Thread: Wading too deep...

The installer of the snorkel SHOULD definitely be ensuring that its sealed right to the air box, with nowhere for water to get in. That said. ARB didn't seal mine so it's worth checking.

If water was above the level of the diff breathers (not sure where they are on the new ones someone else will pipe up and help) or if the breathers are blocked, then it would be reasonable to assume that water got in. If you have an appropriate clean receptacle you could always drain the diff and see if the oil is that nice milky white full of water colour ! If it isn't either replace or reuse the existing oil if its pretty new.

Water crossing rule: WALK IT FIRST.

Originally Posted by ugu80

Water crossing rule: WALK IT FIRST.

I am sure this information is very helpful to you def 9?

Originally Posted by Def_9

Today in my ignorant wisdom decided to take my new 2011 defender 90 for a drive out to millstream in the North West and happened upon a creek crossing that I decided to cross. It was a little deeper than I would have liked and I ended up with water in the air box. now I have a few questions, the water seems to have entered in through the engine bay as the water level never got up to the intake in the front quarter, is there a common remedy for this? I've got a snorkel on the way, so will the intake hose/air box system be sealed when fitted? And I’m also concerned now about water in the diffs, timing case ect. Any opinions/ advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Lucas.

Lucas, have you done a 4wd course? Are you a member of a club?
Both of these can assist you, and a club can help with activities, discounts and many other helpful tips.

Kris

I would check both the rear diff oil and the fuel filter for water.
The breathers on diff and fuel tank are not very high, just terminating under the body.
The ducting between the air inlet and air box are not factory sealed and do allow air/water in. Either you or your snorkel installer will need to seal the ducting.

Regards

John D - Defender 110 2.4

If it was me and I went through water that deep, I would be changing all oils for peace of mind. But that's just me cos of the age of my landies.

The water may have entered the air box via the drain hole in the bottom of the box. If the filter element is not wet, you may have avoided serious engine trouble, here's hoping. As stated previously, for the cost of new oil all round, (swivel hubs and wheel bearings as well), it would be good insurance. Hope all turns out ok for you. We live and learn

Originally Posted by kentkal

for the cost of new oil all round, (swivel hubs and wheel bearings as well), it would be good insurance. Hope all turns out ok for you. We live and learn

I appreciate you probably don't have a lot of water crossings in Kalgoorlie, but in the eastern states we have things called rivers and creeks (they are long, snaking trenches with water in them). Unless its been sitting in water for some time, I don't think the swivel hubs and wheel bearings need attention just driving through water, otherwise we would be greasing them after every trip where you can service them in Kalgoorlie after crossing water because it only happens every second or third year.