How and what to water prof?

[jeeperwilly]

1043194

I've just spent the last few days drying out my yj and repairing what damage I did when I got it a little wet(ok so the water was 1/2 way up the back of my seats

) I was just wondering what I need to do? I know that I have to extend the snokles on my diffs and get a snokle for the engine, but what else can I do for the Transmission, transfer, and electrical? If someone has any experince let me know? Thanks, Jeeper W. [addsig]

 

[Jeepr89]

1043200

I haven' done any of this personally but I believe that you shoudl be able to put extended snorkles on your transmission and t-case in a similar manner to your diffs. Other than that I have no clue hope this helps you out a little. Evan[addsig]

 

[jeeperwilly]

1043204

ok, i know where the breather is for the transfer, but what can i do for the transmission. The only place i can think that water would get in would be at the top of the shifter tower, where the stick goes in. The only thing that coves this is a little rubber boot and I can't see that stopping alot of water. What can I do here?Also, can my clutch get wet and still work, the bellhousing has lots of little breathers, what can i do for these little holes? And what would I have to do for the electrical? Thanks again, Jeeper W.[addsig]

 

[darkwolf]

1043205

for the electrical parts(wiring,connectors,sparkwiring and stuff)there is a special

spray to waterproof them.

i don't know the name of the stuff anymore but i'm sure the local hardware-

store or electrical suply-expert in your area can help you out on that.....

anyway's,the idea is to spray every electrical part of your jeep with the stuff before you go off the road

(i love that word)and nothing should happen to your system.

don't forget to put the lights off..

take care of all air in and outlet's,if you make sure all breathers are trough your airfilter and you use a snorkel your almost there...

i once had a old army jeep,it coul'd drive trough 2 meters deep water!!!!!

this was possible because of a special carter ventilation,if i pulled a lever the ventilation closed and the carter would build a small pressure wich kept water outside.

but maybe this is old fashion for modern jeeps.



the smartest thing to do?? ask your off road

equipment dealer!!!



if your ready for the atlantic don't forget your periscope!!!!



i hope this helps you out,good luck.[addsig]

 

[MudderChuck]

1043217

Could probably write a book on waterproofing motors and such. The two biggest things are intake air and the distributor (big rubber gloove and cable ties). There are many tricks, besides a snorkel, it works best to route the air from inside the drivers compartment, high up on the firewall (below the heater and fresh air intake). I usually use, clothes drier vent duct (aluminum). They also sell connectors and such to go with the duct, makes a clean installation. Just be careful not to cut through any wires when putting a hole through the firewall. Vents from the diff. and such should be run as high as possible, with an upside down U at the top to make an air trap. If you let the transmission, diff., transfer and such sit for awhile the water settles to the bottom. You can crack the drain plugs, and run a little out into a pan without changing the whole load. But be prepared to have oil run down your arm. People forget, a little water in the gears, will evaporate out the vents, it gets hot in there. Alot of water requires a little more effort. Re-grease anything possible after deep water. bearings seem to be affected more than the drivetrain from fording. A large sheet metal screw, wound with plumbers tape, down low on the diff. cover makes a good way to remove and check for moisture. White foamy oil is always an indication to change oil. The next step is everytime the motor craps out, figure where the water caused the problem and seal with silicon for the next trip. Had a VW buggy we nicknamed the sub-marine.

Water doesn´t really hurt the clutch much, but mud will cause it to slip and burn. Never have found a good or succesiful way to seal the clutch. But removing the dust cover and washing with a high pressure cleaner after mudding really helps them last longer. Don´t forget to clean the starter and brakes, perferably before the mud sets up real good. Alternator often needs attention also. An electric fan (with a switch) in place of the mechanical fan, really seems to help keep the motor clean and running in the deep stuff.[addsig]

 

[StumpJumpin]

1043261

AHhh to all that want to know if you are looking to dry your Distributor and plug wires etc and do not want to make a mess with a Glue silicon then there is a spray out called Wire Dryer I am trying to find out where its sold I bought it in an O'reilly's auto parts but have since moved from the Midwest. Either way I had issues with my jeep stalling out when wet (1981 Renegade CJ7) and when I put this stuff all over everywhere I could sit there with a high pressure sprayer on my distrib. and it would not even miss one fire. GREAT STUFF if you are worried about it making a mess do not as it is a substance similar in density to WD-40 its a liquid silicon form and it seems to get in the cracks and seal everything. Just an FYI

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