Wizard
Not asking for sympathy mate. Just sharing my experience and hoping it doesn't happen to anyone else. I expected some ribbing but your comments are just rude.Originally Posted by DirtyDawg
No sympathy, little book in the glove box has a page with fording limit/height...exceeding that is just asking for it....plus where did you think the engine was getting its air from at a crossing of door handle height.
Page 190 of P38A Owners Manual recommends 0.5m as the "maximum advisable wading depth", which is about 2 thirds of the height of the tyres, but then goes on to give suggestions if the depth is likely to exceed 0.5m - all of which were followed except for momentary dipping of the front LHS and the air intake... bad judgement on both my part and the instructor at that point in the river... but hey, sh*t happens and it's only a car. No one was hurt.
I'm upset about the car of course (it was my favourite toy) but I'll either get it fixed or I'll get another one. In fact, today I bought a 1991 Suzuki Sierra soft-top to have some fun in while I wait for the verdict on the Rangie. Basic car? Hell yeah, and I'll probably have to put some effort in to taking it places that the Rangie just took in it's stride.
If I had a 2006 Vogue like you I'd probably be far more careful with it than I am with the P38A - just doesn't seem right to put a new-ish L322 through the same stuff as as 13yo P38A. An L322 is potentially on my shopping list if I can find one for sale in Canberra - the local LR dealer is all out but will happily sell me a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for about half the price. Tempting, but I am accustomed to the capabilities and creature comforts of a Rangie.
I'm curious now that I'm considering an L322... does the L322 actually have a wading limit or just a recommendation like the P38A?
RoverLord
the maximim reccomended fording height has always been 500mm or about 20 inches which is about level with the diff breather.
however you can set them up to go deeper and push them deeper without fording prep but as youve found out, the results arent always cool...
which reminds me one day I must do the "emergancy snorkle prep" lesson for all the suzi owners.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
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Wizard
OK Dave, you got me. What's the "emergency snorkel prep" for Suzi owners? Water wings/floaties, or holding your breath?
cheers
Paul.
And a emotional one it has been
And I have a bucket load of words regarding this
And that is the best attitude for anyone with a love for adventure
With cut guards & large tyres .... it would most probably run rings around most things
I take it that is the "latest shape Rangie"
Don't know much about the mechanics or specs on this .... But from looking at them on the street ... the first thing that stands out are those over sized rims with the low profile tyres ..... I don't think you can deflate them
So it would be the ability to get rid of the low profile tyres and put proper Mud or sand A/T's on them ... that can be deflated
Mike
RoverLord
hope someone brings a stock suzi powered county/deefer to the trip this weekend and I'll do it, someone else can take pics /vids.OK Dave, you got me. What's the "emergency snorkel prep" for Suzi owners? Water wings/floaties, or holding your breath?
cheers
Paul.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
Fossicker
finally put up some pics....
Picasa Web Albums - Daniel - P38 Snorkel
ChatterBox
L322 book says 700mm maximum fording depth. and not all L322 have pimp tyres on the 19" standard rims...A/Ts go on easy enough.
OldBushie
Noice - that's the best looking P38 snorkel I've seen yet
Scott
Wizard
Wow, thanks for sharing this story.
I am interested to know what option you went with for recovery points on your P38 ?
Got any pics ?
Dave
2011 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography
2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
2004 Freelander TD4 SE
1997 Range Rover 4.6 HSE
1994 Range Rover Vogue
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I just noticed your range of cars ....
1998 Defender Tdi with the workz
2006 RangeRover Td6 Vogue L322
1998 Discovery Tdi*SOLD*
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