Bushtoy
Well-Known Member
so THATS why we also get landys hereaye, third world motors fer a third world country mate
Bushtoy
Well-Known Member
just remember that we own you. you speak our language. be told
yes SIR!!
thas betta, Boer
oom will do, laaitie - sho sum respect.
thas wot started the trubbles in the furst place
jai_landrover
Well-Known Member
if i was driving across a desert or somewhere miles from anyone i would pick a tata, a hylux or a series rover mabe even a defender tdi pre fly by wire, id prefer to know im gonna get somewhere than take a fly by wire truck with lecky everything and comfort. I spent a year with an old diesel hylux in the middle of knowhere with people that thought it was their duty to shoot at me i love landys but i owe alot to old hyluxs aswell Jai
Ryder
Having a senior moment
OK dumb question... and I just know I gonna get some **** for this! Is it possible to effectively protect a petrol engine from the rigors of something like Violets Lane?
I drove it once and got through and then failed miserably the second time. Someone was telling me about some spray on water proofing, like latex, that will keep the water out, but I wonder whether that would keep the water in just as badly!
Also, I don't know whether I have breathers on the running gear somehwhere but if so will they not suffer also?
Asking from genuine ignorance here.
Cheers
I drove it once and got through and then failed miserably the second time. Someone was telling me about some spray on water proofing, like latex, that will keep the water out, but I wonder whether that would keep the water in just as badly!
Also, I don't know whether I have breathers on the running gear somehwhere but if so will they not suffer also?
Asking from genuine ignorance here.
Cheers
jai_landrover
Well-Known Member
Hey Ryder,
I have some tubing and adaptors that I get cheap, its used to extend landys breather pipes and bring them up to the snorkel level. When were out and about next I'll have a look underneath see if thay are also compatible with your breathers.
As for water proofing its a tough one,
I would look at it in 2 stages,
1, Keep ignition electrics from the ecu's to the dizzy cap water tight,-Seems easy but the trick is to also keep them accesable in case water does get in because it probably will!
2, Air intake high level reduce hydraulic lock and possible engine damage,
Personally if i had a petrol I would drill and tap a couple of small holes into the distributer and run a vacume pipe in and out of it to keep it clear of any condensation residue (keep the air moving). This is a bit extreme however I have seen it work well once on a rangie, however it did have new ignition system prior to install aswell. The rest I would just make sure they are all in good nic and spray regularly with the magic WD40!
Make sure any snorkel is fully sealed and tested prior to dunking! not worth risking an engine for a bit of extra silicone. Jai
I have some tubing and adaptors that I get cheap, its used to extend landys breather pipes and bring them up to the snorkel level. When were out and about next I'll have a look underneath see if thay are also compatible with your breathers.
As for water proofing its a tough one,
I would look at it in 2 stages,
1, Keep ignition electrics from the ecu's to the dizzy cap water tight,-Seems easy but the trick is to also keep them accesable in case water does get in because it probably will!
2, Air intake high level reduce hydraulic lock and possible engine damage,
Personally if i had a petrol I would drill and tap a couple of small holes into the distributer and run a vacume pipe in and out of it to keep it clear of any condensation residue (keep the air moving). This is a bit extreme however I have seen it work well once on a rangie, however it did have new ignition system prior to install aswell. The rest I would just make sure they are all in good nic and spray regularly with the magic WD40!
Make sure any snorkel is fully sealed and tested prior to dunking! not worth risking an engine for a bit of extra silicone. Jai
me and wangie 46 did violets lane in our v8s.We both used about 2 1/2 tins (trade size!) of wd 40 over pretty much everything before and after going in the water without too much issues.There were serval points where the steering went light ie we were floating!I think driving slowly is just as important as sorting the engine.I did a ford a week before which was half as shallow but far too fast and the air intake got wet.I stalled 3/4 of the way across and couldnt start the bastid for about 20 minutes!
Ive also just been given a can of release agent which leaves an oily residue.Im told this works better than wd40 but havent tested it yet!
Ive also just been given a can of release agent which leaves an oily residue.Im told this works better than wd40 but havent tested it yet!
jai_landrover
Well-Known Member
goonarmy,
If you want extended breathers I can supply you with a kit for very little ££ pm me. See what the cheapest deal you can find on ebay for in line extended pipes, i.e. connectors enough to do all pipes on landy and long length of pipe to route and cut to desired length. Find the cheapest and I'm sure I could probably do you a better deal
I managed to get a deal from a mate enough to do mine twice over and I still havent done it! As there is enough spare I could do with some dosh as I'm getting closer to biting the bullet and getting a house.
Jai.
If you want extended breathers I can supply you with a kit for very little ££ pm me. See what the cheapest deal you can find on ebay for in line extended pipes, i.e. connectors enough to do all pipes on landy and long length of pipe to route and cut to desired length. Find the cheapest and I'm sure I could probably do you a better deal
I managed to get a deal from a mate enough to do mine twice over and I still havent done it! As there is enough spare I could do with some dosh as I'm getting closer to biting the bullet and getting a house.
Jai.
