How to best waterproof a 100 series V8 for water crossings at Cape york ?

This recent thread had some ideas

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A long, long time ago in another life, we used Silicone grease to waterproof distributor caps and such like in landrovers.

I have no reason to believe it wouldn't work with modern day stuff, but you never know it might B things up altogether.

Gday Bob the,

Got a 100LC myself although the diesel, went to the Cape in June of 08. The deepest crossing we had was Nolans Brook. Did it at night (we were running late for our camp site), the water came to just below the door handles. we tarped the front of the vehicles and kept the momentum up whilst traversing the crossing. I have stock breathers (although a snorkel) and didnt ingest any water.

The tarp helps create a bow wave. It's mad looking at the underbelly of the car after a deep crossing. The forward facing parts are wet (as expected) but the back end is dry. If you look at the car from behind you'd think you never been through water.

P.S. The auto is a major advantage (IMOHO) for these situations.

All the best and have a great trip.