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Standard Maximum Wading Depth
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:23 pm
by superairborne
What is the standard wading depth?? I drive 2006 Gen3 3.2DiD auto.
Also, if one has a snorkel fitted and the breathers of the axles and transmission have been raised to be as high as the lower edge of the windscreen, what about the electrics/electronics in the engine bay?? Relays, electric fan, headlights, various sensors?? Don't these get damaged when the Paj is so deep in the water that the headlights are submerged?? Or are all these things "water proof"??
I was just wondering!
Re: Standard Maximum Wading Depth
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:45 pm
by SimonB
AndreBenson can tell you what the standard wading depth is
Re: Standard Maximum Wading Depth
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:07 pm
by tonton
superairborne,
The electronics are most certainly at risk when the engine compartment is submerged. More so with the petrol than the diesel, as the spark is electrical, and a short will stall the car. Once stalled, you are stuffed (ask AndreBenson!) The car's cabin is not waterproof - it will fill up to the external level.
The newer models are increasingly dependent on electronics - so the risk of component failure is higher on them.
Members of this forum suggested that IF you HAVE to go in deep, place a canvas or blanket over the nose to prevent water coming in via the grille, that way keeping an air pocket in the engine compartment. That may help for a few seconds, but air have the tendency to find it's way out quickly if submerged.
Best is to limit water to essential crossings, and rather to get a boat to play in deep water!
Water in oil is fatal to mechanical components, so a good practice will be to replace oils ASAP after water crossings.
Anton
Re: Standard Maximum Wading Depth
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:45 pm
by harras
superairborne wrote:What is the standard wading depth?? I drive 2006 Gen3 3.2DiD auto.
Also, if one has a snorkel fitted and the breathers of the axles and transmission have been raised to be as high as the lower edge of the windscreen, what about the electrics/electronics in the engine bay?? Relays, electric fan, headlights, various sensors?? Don't these get damaged when the Paj is so deep in the water that the headlights are submerged?? Or are all these things "water proof"??
I was just wondering!
The owners manual for my 2006 Gen 3 gives the wading depth as 600mm.