wammers · Nov 7, 2012

Or maybe people should realise that the P38 is not designed to wade through three foot of water. And leave it at that.

From the hand book.

WADING
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is 20
in. (0,5 metre).
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.

Datatek · Nov 7, 2012

rick-the-pick said:
personally, i wouldn't touch them at all.

If your car is working ok, leave the becm well alone!

Never take it apart for preventive measures as it will come back & bite your arse.

+1

Datatek · Nov 7, 2012

wammers said:
Or maybe people should realise that the P38 is not designed to wade through three foot of water. And leave it at that.

From the hand book.

WADING
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is 20
in. (0,5 metre).
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.

20"? They don't even like heavy rain

I reckon I would stand more chance wading in the MR2

Grit Valve · Nov 7, 2012

Rick-the-Pick said:
Personally, I wouldn't touch them at all.

If your car is working ok, leave the becm well alone!

Never take it apart for preventive measures as it will come back & bite your arse.

Message acknowledged, but this new submergible stuff looks fab if they start to use it in manufacturing ..

gencybay · Nov 7, 2012

I wasn't really looking at converting it into a James Bond vehicle, just protecting it from knackering due to O-ring failure or general moisture and damp carpets.

G~

wammers · Nov 7, 2012

Datatek said:
20"? They don't even like heavy rain I reckon I would stand more chance wading in the MR2

People who think they are going to used a P38 for the same off roading of which the Series, Defender, Discos and Classics are capable is going to get a very big shock. And lots of heartbreak. It's designed for a rich farmer to drive up a bumpy track now and again preferably a dry one. Or through the occasional puddle as long as it's not too deep.

Grit Valve · Nov 7, 2012

wammers said:
People who think they are going to used a P38 for the same off roading of which the Series, Defender, Discos and Classics are capable is going to get a very big shock. And lots of heartbreak. It's designed for a rich farmer to drive up a bumpy track now and again preferably a dry one. Or through the occasional puddle as long as it's not too deep.

100% agreed but the fact that new Technology allows you to take your phone swimming is pretty awesome isn't it

Datatek · Nov 7, 2012

defender300td1 said:
Message acknowledged, but this new submergible stuff looks fab if they start to use it in manufacturing ..

The BECM is, as I said already coated.

wammers · Nov 7, 2012

defender300td1 said:
100% agreed but the fact that new Technology allows you to take your phone swimming is pretty awesome isn't it

It is but trying to seal a BECM is like trying to paint Blackpool beach with a tooth brush.

Datatek · Nov 7, 2012

gencybay said:
I wasn't really looking at converting it into a James Bond vehicle, just protecting it from knackering due to O-ring failure or general moisture and damp carpets.

G~

Better to fix the leaks, it's not only the BECM that sits under the seats.

wammers · Nov 7, 2012

Datatek said:
Better to fix the leaks, it's not only the BECM that sits under the seats.

Agreed, you has to keep the spiders dry as well.

Grit Valve · Nov 7, 2012

Datatek said:
The BECM is, as I said already coated.

yes but I think this new stuff is way way better could you spray tissue paper with it and it remains completely dry or a phone that can be thrown in water not because its sealed because this stuff can coat anything and water hasn't got a chance .

Datatek · Nov 7, 2012

defender300td1 said:
yes but I think this new stuff is way way better could you spray tissue paper with it and it remains completely dry or a phone that can be thrown in water not because its sealed because this stuff can coat anything and water hasn't got a chance .

Coat tissue paper in coppa slip and it won't get wet.

The only way to ensure total waterproofing is to fill the housing with nitrogen gas and hermetically seal it.

strange_days · Nov 7, 2012

Did anyone see that show with Hammond, the aquaphobic treatment? That would be perfect...

Grit Valve · Nov 7, 2012

strange_days said:
Did anyone see that show with Hammond, the aquaphobic treatment? That would be perfect...

Found it its called Hydrophobic !!

Amazing Ross Nanotechnology's NeverWet superhydrophobic spray-on coating - YouTube

Datatek · Nov 7, 2012

strange_days said:
Did anyone see that show with Hammond, the aquaphobic treatment? That would be perfect...

Hammond should, along with Clarkson, be thoroughly coated and immersed in the deepest part of the ocean with 500Kg's of concrete round their ankles, left for a week and then retrieved to see if they have got wet:lol::lol::lol:

strange_days · Nov 7, 2012

defender300td1 said:
Found it its called Hydrophobic !!

Amazing Ross Nanotechnology's NeverWet superhydrophobic spray-on coating - YouTube

That's the stuff. Amazing isn't it!!

Grit Valve · Nov 7, 2012

strange_days said:
That's the stuff. Amazing isn't it!!

Still trying to establish if this is what they coat electronics with but getting a sensible answer is hard sometimes

they start to think you want to be like a submarine ...,

Grit Valve · Nov 7, 2012

This ones better iPhone 4S Waterproof Torture Test with Liquipel Molecular Hydrophobic Coating - YouTube

StuckAgainSteve · Nov 7, 2012

wammers said:
People who think they are going to used a P38 for the same off roading of which the Series, Defender, Discos and Classics are capable is going to get a very big shock. And lots of heartbreak. It's designed for a rich farmer to drive up a bumpy track now and again preferably a dry one. Or through the occasional puddle as long as it's not too deep.

The P38 is as good as anything off road - it just doesn't like getting wet!

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