fording - green laning general qustions noob!

[shez]

been looking thru the pics on the site, and see some frontys tackling deep water, i obviouslyu know the reason for the snorcle, but, my main question is, how does the water affect the car in general, ie, electrics, water getting into the cabin area, and also do you have trouble with water washing grease from bearings etc and them running dry?

just wondering whats required before going swimming
obviously snorkle but what else?

Kris

[Drift]

Water in the cab... you go deep it gets wet

Rather than a snorkel, Ive done this



And mines a diesel so elextrics aint a big problem, but on any electrical item give it a good dousing of silicone spray and all should be fine.

Regual greasing of the bearings and Prop shafts are a must do if you go in mud and water.

Also check your brakes regularly

[Drift]

One hint is to seal hubs with silicone or instant gasket and grease them with marine grease

[shez]

cheers for the reply!

i thought about the cab, thinking it will get wet, as im going to be using it every day i think il steer clear from deep water!

marine grease and sealing the hubs is a good idea, never thought of that one!

cheers for the advise! ... im learning slowly!

Kris

[Drift]

No probs, when I get the carpets wet I have to convince the Mrs to keep using her car untill the wet mouldy dog smell has gone

Butr she always finds hte dried mud puddles anyway