Wednesday, Mar 19, 2003 at 21:30
hi guys
the most important things when crossing deep
water
1) make sure you can get out the other side & walk both sides of the wheel tracks placing markers if needed to show problem spots
2) do not cross if you are on own & have recovery gear conected before entering
3)alow your car to cool down before entering
4) for deep
water a blind is recommended
5)do not enter the crossing at high speed as this will force
water into the engine bay
6) keep a steady pace so as to maintain bow in front of the vehicle this lowers the level of the
water arounding the rest of the car & engine bay
7) when exiting feather the brakes to dry them out
8)if you stall DO NOT UNDER ANY CONDITIONS try to restart your motor recover the vehicle & check for signs of
water entry if in doubt remove spark plugs or glow plugs & then turn the motor over to push put any
water in the pots.(
water can be sucked back up the hot exhaust)
9)repair any damage you do to the crossing so as to not leave any hidden traps for the next user
10) also recommend that you have the windows down the wieght of the
water can stop you opening the door & electric windows can be shorted out if
water gets inwith the windows down you at least have an emergence exit if needed
11) dont forget to pack your gear away when finished
12) at the earlest posible chance you get check engine ,diff gearbox transfer case oils for
water contamination also check break flueds for the same
13)if you do get stuck for a length of time when you stop disconect the battery once saw a range rover that had been stuck in a
water crossing start its self up & drive back into the
creek
hope this helps
regards Bruce
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