Preparing for wading

[Cap]

OK guys, what do you need to set up the disco for wadding. So far this is on my list:

Snorkel
Diff Breathers
Diff guards (for unseen rocks)
Bash plates (for unseen rocks)

Anything else I should consider? What brands are the best?

Carlos

PS: Ill be asking a lot of 'simple' questions so please bear with me ;)

[Redback]

OK guys, what do you need to set up the disco for wadding. So far this is on my list:

Snorkel
Diff Breathers
Diff guards (for unseen rocks)
Bash plates (for unseen rocks)

Anything else I should consider? What brands are the best?

Carlos

PS: Ill be asking a lot of 'simple' questions so please bear with me ;)

I always carry a tarp for the deep crossings and a snatch strap already connected just in case;)

[BigJon]

What engine does your Disco have?

[dmdigital]

If its a Tdi motor you should get wading plugs as well

[Tusker]

Towels for the water that gets in coz electric windows should be down.

[Reads90]

If its a Tdi motor you should get wading plugs as well

mmm yeah don't forget the wading plugs. I did and this is what happened to the inside of my timing cover. The belt cam snapped when the tensioner and pullys ceased with mud and crap

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1389.jpg

[MickG]

6mm Fly screen rubber and silicone spray for your door seals:D

[Cap]

Its a Tdi motor. So were does one buy these plugs?

[Reads90]

Its a Tdi motor. So were does one buy these plugs?

should be one already there sat next to the hole.
Look under the front of the engine look for the hole and there should be bolt next to it. This is the storage place for the bolt

[Cap]

OK, so from what I understand and have read so far (here and other forums) I need for my Automatic Tdi is:

a) Elongate the stock axle breather hoses front and back (and fit a filter at the end)
b) Check to make sure I have a wading plug for the timing cover and fit before submerging

I have read in the Land Rover manual that there are no plugs for the auto gearbox as its a fully sealed unit.

As for the snorkel, does the original air box get replaced because mine has a few holes on the base to let out solids such as sand etc etc, so naturally this would be a problem under water!! Also, the snorkel installs on the side, and currently the air box inlet hole is pointing towards the front.

[JamesH]

On my Defender the plugs were supplied in the tool kit. In fact I have not seen them for awhile - I might just check.

I must say I was impressed by those water crossing pics post here today. I'd never have the nuts to try it though I have a Tdi with snorkel nad a tarp in the car at all times.

Point is though, one day you might have to try it in an emergency like it or not so it pays to think about it.

The idea of pre-prepping the recovery straps is a good one and is now filed away upstairs. Thanks

[George130]

OK, so from what I understand and have read so far (here and other forums) I need for my Automatic Tdi is:

a) Elongate the stock axle breather hoses front and back (and fit a filter at the end)
b) Check to make sure I have a wading plug for the timing cover and fit before submerging

I have read in the Land Rover manual that there are no plugs for the auto gearbox as its a fully sealed unit.

As for the snorkel, does the original air box get replaced because mine has a few holes on the base to let out solids such as sand etc etc, so naturally this would be a problem under water!! Also, the snorkel installs on the side, and currently the air box inlet hole is pointing towards the front.

For the snorkel to be any good you need all the holes sealed. Any joints will need a rubber seal or silicone as well. If they arn't you will discover it the hrd way. At least I now know mine was done properly as I took mine swimming early on and only thought about what I was doing once the thing was slowly sinking to the bottom. Before that I brain was saying its a 4wd so it ok to do these things.

[muddymech]

I have added a small extension from my distribution pump on my 200tdi,
i did this after it failed and was found to be full of mud,
should not of really happened but im not risking that again.

[Bush65]

Its a Tdi motor. So were does one buy these plugs?
They are 1/4 BSP pipe plugs (for Tdi timing housings and manual transmission bellhousings).

If your local hardware doesn't have these, a plumbers supplies should or a hydraulics shop will definitely have them (in steel, brass or stainless, hexagon or socket head).

[Bush65]

I have added a small extension from my distribution pump on my 200tdi,
i did this after it failed and was found to be full of mud,
should not of really happened but im not risking that again.
Pardon my ignorance, but what/where is the distribution pump? I don't have a 200Tdi, but a couple of 300Tdi.

[Cap]

I went around looking for some kind of small air filters to attach to the end of the axle breather hoses (after I extended them) and cannot find any suppliers that have them! Where are they sourced? Surely someone must have these small filters....

And another thing, there is a bell housing plug as well, so one for the timing cover and one for the bell housing. Just bought the 2 plugs, so im set :)

[waynep]

Just remember you are not supposed to leave those plugs in permanently. It's so any leaking oil can drain out.

[Bushie]

I went around looking for some kind of small air filters to attach to the end of the axle breather hoses (after I extended them) and cannot find any suppliers that have them! Where are they sourced? Surely someone must have these small filters....

And another thing, there is a bell housing plug as well, so one for the timing cover and one for the bell housing. Just bought the 2 plugs, so im set :)
When I did my Rangie I just used Ryco Z14A inline fuel filters.


Martyn

[muddymech]

the distribution pump on the 200tdi, im guessing same on 300tdi, is on the right of the engine, it delivers and controls fuel to injectors, mega money for new ones so look after it.