How deep too deep

[Cliomad]

How deep of wading can I do without plugs in? I've been upto bonnet once but don't want to damage engine thanks

 

[Oldseadog]

About a foot and you'll be OK

 

[Cliomad]

Also anyone know the size of screw to fit holes thanks

 

[D90mitch]

Here:

Land Rover Timing Cover & Flywheel Wading Plugs x 2 | eBay

 

[Marmaduke]

Aren't they usually in the housing next to where the holes are?

 

[Cliomad]

I've managed to get 2 plugs on short notice thanks for the help guys

 

[Marmaduke]

I thought that one's the plug and one's the hole. I take it yours is missing the plug then?

 

[mlucas110]

6ft is definatly to deep

 

[Cliomad]

I thought that one's the plug and one's the hole. I take it yours is missing the plug then?

Ye there missing

 

[GINGE]

How deep of wading can I do without plugs in? I've been upto bonnet once but don't want to damage engine thanks

Id say thats too deep as well to be honest.

You really do need to be careful. A little bit of water will contaminate fluids at the very least.

 

[tacr2man]

Its a landrover not a submarine ! They will wade but serious consequences can result , upto and including loss of life !
These wading questions as soon as theres a bit of flooding are almost as bad as "how big a tyre can I fit"

 

[jaygti]

even with a properly fitted snorkel i wouldn't go much more than 2 ft deep. any more and it just seems to mess them up.

 

[mlucas110]

even with a properly fitted snorkel i wouldn't go much more than 2 ft deep. any more and it just seems to mess them up.

I assume your taking the p!ss with a avatar like that

 

[aaronmorris]

I assume your taking the p!ss with a avatar like that

Maybe he is speaking from experience

 

[jaygti]

I assume your taking the p!ss with a avatar like that

that was just a ditch , it wasn't quite a deep as it looks.



its the angle of the approach.

 

[jaygti]

Maybe he is speaking from experience

Sort of. my brother in law takes his 300tdi defender deeper but always seems to have electrical problems for weeks after, and it stinks inside where the water gets in

 

[mikescuba]

I have a snorkel and axle breathers on mine and I try to stay out of the water as much as possible. When I first got it I tried it out several times crossing rivers etc. But not only do you have to keep a close watchful eye on your oil's other things get messed up. My Rear brake wheel cylinders had to be replaced. They were probably due to be replaced but going through water accelerated the need. You will find if anything is a bit iffy going through water will bring out the potential problem.

 

[ScratchyDom]

Don't forget your axle and gearbox breathers. If you've been bonnet deep it would be worth checking your tranny oils...

 

[SteNova]

no deeper than my radio

 

[SteNova]

oh and if standard...
Defender Td5 wading depth without a snorkel - YouTube