Thread: Deep Wading

The doors (at wading depth = 700mm) are supposed to be leak-proof for a minimum of 30 mins. I've had it deeper (but only for a few seconds) without leakage.

Cheers,

Gordon

Is the ECU waterproof so even if water does get in it will not matter??

Originally Posted by garrycol

Is the ECU waterproof so even if water does get in it will not matter??

is it???

plus its behind the battery anyway witch is prity high, just dont stop and youl be fine, wev had alot of d3s sports come in now with stuffed drive belt berrings now, from driving in the flood water,

I guessed that the box with all the wires under the driver's seat was the car'puter. What is it then and and how water proof is it?

Originally Posted by gghaggis

The doors (at wading depth = 700mm) are supposed to be leak-proof for a minimum of 30 mins. I've had it deeper (but only for a few seconds) without leakage.

Cheers,

Gordon

Can't speak to ECU water tolerance but I also have had my previous vehicle D3 HSE V8 in deeper than 700mm to avoid a 900km detour. I walked the path first and in deepest spot it was 800mm. 3 crossings of this type in 20 minutes, each lasting about 60 - 90 seconds. No water entry and no issues. I did stop after final crossing an opened bonnet to find water on underside of the sound proofing but no issues.

Cheers

Jason

The electronic looking thingo quite visible under the drivers seat is the amplifier for the sound system.
I have done several 600+ crossings no problem, 1 only bogging in very deep mud/slush but I didn't get out & measure the depth, I was busy changing my pants.
Jonesfam

In my limited experience, at about 600-700mm deep you shouldn't have a problem. Piccy below is at about that depth, note how the resultant water level around the doors is lower than that at the vehicle front. And that is on the up river side. The water level on the doors on the down river side is even lower. The doors seal don't get much of a work out!
Obviously, that all changes if you stop mid-crossing!

Out of interest just this week, I measured the distance from ground to the air intake on drivers side front panel. It is well above 700mm, so I figure if I keep it under that should be right, but am I to understand that there are gadgets inside the engine bay that would be exposed over the recommended 700mm wading depth? looking at a trip into the Avon this weekend, and as I don't yet have a snorkel, I will be watching any crossings of water with interest.

Running a tarp across the front grill for water crossings would still be recommended I assume?