L Series fording depth

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:52 pm

... is less than 700 mm.

Definitely got water into the engine. Seats, floors, toolboxes, amp, radio mic all submerged. 'Twas a good day until then

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Commence pointing and laughing.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:59 pm

Oh dear.. what happened after that? Is the engine okay?
Cheers
AP

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:08 pm

Ouchies. It happens to the best of us.
Not me yet though thank god, I tend to find ways around water crossings, I'm too chicken to take the risk!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:09 pm

Sweet, I like it, Were you hitting it at pace or just putting through...

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:58 pm

is that out at Powerlines?

phillatdarwin · Post by **phillatdarwin** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:49 pm

how did u get water into the engine as it is not that deep as it dos not look like it .

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:02 pm

Yep, powerlines today with the Subie club, at the end near Talbot Rd.

I had been going really well all day, cruising up obstacles when the Foresters were getting hung up, spinning tyres and smoking clutches. Then I got cocky and tackled that puddle. Turns out it was quite deep. I drove in at moderate speed (low first), got halfway through, the car floated, water poured in, the car sank and stalled. The seat cushions were very soon underwater.

Climbed out the window, entertained the group by lying on the bonnet to attach a towing strap. Dragged it out and we parked up for lunch. I pulled the spark plugs, only one was wet. Cranked it, spraying warm brown water a good couple of meters. Put the plugs back in, tried to start it, it sounded like it was firing, but there was a horrible knocking noise.

Got a tow truck home, and now I'm stripping the interior to hose it out.

It has been suggested that I flush the oil and see if it comes good, but I don't thin kthat could make much of a difference.

And in other news, my second car sold yesterday. Perfect timing.

Dane.

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:12 pm

Had a similar experience in my white NA L

The engine was the easy part of the clean up - fresh oil, plugs and plenty of WD40 did the trick. Also used a oil additive type engine cleaner and replaced the fresh oil again after 1000km - probably did nothing in reality

Biggest mistake is trying to start the with pots full of water, which you didn't do - should be ok

Goodluck with the interior - maybe consider mounting your amp on reverse of the back seat - out of the way (usually)

Sven

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:35 pm

ah see now what u need for next time is a big lift kit

sorry to hear about the motor if its gone, but dont give up on it just yet.