Engine Sensors and Wading

iv had water half way up my doors and engine under water with no problems just spray wd40 evrey wear it be fine

Cheers for that, I've been steering clear of water for the time being as I'm yet to fit axle breathers, although thast might be sorted in the next week or month. It's only a small job I know, but one that is always having items added above it on the TO DO list!!!

We go away to the Lakes in April / May so I'll get some sprayable Lithium Grease before then. I don't think I'll be steam cleaning the engine though as I've heard horror stories about what that can do to electrical components.

Cheers again.

Kirkynut

Oh, I forgot to ask, how do the door seals stand up to water above the bottom of the doors, do they let much in?

Kirkynut

doors sills are ok mine had a habit of floating had to open the door to let water in to get wheels back on the floor to drive out :laugh:

Crickey, sounds liek they work well then!!!

I've got an RYA Powerboat certificate from when I was Lifeboat Crew but none of the Lifeboats I drove had wheels and none of them were used on Pay and Play sites or crossing Rivers!!!

Sounds like it could get a little disconcerting but shows how tough our little Jimny's are though, even if they are a little light!!!

Kirkynut

My Husband took my first jimny swimming on a treck along the "foss way".
He has an RYA Powerboat cert too and says its needed !!.

he did a river crossing, and the rear just floated, no water came in. the weight of the engine, and keeping the vehicle in 4wd and the wheels turning enabled the Jimny to scrabble its way out.

Next time though, it might be an idea to attach a line on the rear to stop it from floating off!.

We didnt have any problems with any engine sensors but this time, my husband is going to get some outboard grease and make sure all the electrics are fully coated just incase.