Thread: P38 River crossing preparation?

I would strictly adhere tothe maximum wading depth as stated in the owners manual. And don't forget too that even if you enter water of the correct depth then the 'wash' generated ahead of your car will more than likely rebound off the opposite bank onto and around your car at twice [or more] its original depth before you exit the water.

That will most likely be a car and wallet destroying experience.

How much of a gambler are you?

Good luck!

Also if there's any doubt whatsoever then walk it first and have a good look/feel - wet people are easily cured, cars less so.

Spray lots of WD-40 in the engine bay around the electrics.

Use a wading bra or tarp accross the front.

Tape up the drain holes in the bottom of the doors.

Check that the plastic inner front LH wheel guard is intact and unlikely to let water around it. Seal-up as necessary.

Get someone with a really bright light inside the car, get underneath and look for light spots. Sikaflex and/or tape the holes... rear of the front wheels arches where the grommets are for the indicators and door wiring looms.

Lubricate the door seals... again.

As Grumbles said, walk the path first... where each wheel will go... beware pot holes and logs

Snatch-em strap at the ready, already connected to front recovery point(s) in event that you stop in the water.

If it stalls in the water... DO NOT try to start it. Wheels straight, pull the key, put in neutral and wait for recovery.

After each water crossing, pop open the air cleaner box and check for water.

Carry a couple of spare air filters in case they get soggy.

Haven't actually tried this one but it might work... set EAS to high/wading mode and pull the EAS relay under the passenger seat so it does not drop to access mode if "stuff happens".

Chances are you will be fine. Before I drowned mine, it had already crossed that river 3 times with no problems.

I'll PM you my mobile number... there might be other "lessons learned" I'll remember tomorrow after I get some sleep.

Cheers, Paul.

Thanks all - the tree of knowledge provides again

A bit of preparation to do but will enjoy ride. Stay tuned for pics.

Originally Posted by LavisLane

Anything else i should prepare

A video camera so we can laugh at analyse your water crossings might be an idea .

Originally Posted by Scouse

A video camera so we can laugh at analyse your water crossings might be an idea .

Stay tuned...

Originally Posted by Scouse

A video camera so we can laugh at analyse your water crossings might be an idea .

You're a ratbag, Scouse!

Willem

I had to remove my BeCM from under the driver's seat the other night and I counted around 24 different wiring connections to it.

In other words, every system in the entire car terminates with an exposed connection under the driver's seat.

If you have a mate called Moses, I'd be inviting him along on your trip !