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09-09-2012, 02:28 PM
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09-09-2012, 09:05 PM
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From the LR3 promotional brochure (LR3-Pocket Facts.pdf):
Maximum wading depth 27.6 in. (700 mm) with EAS in Off-Road mode
But in owner's manual:
Other notes are contained in the owner's manual. like keeping up a steady speed to cause the bow wave to form and continue, etc.
Maximum wading depth 27.6 in. (700 mm) with EAS in Off-Road mode
But in owner's manual:
Caution: The maximum advisable wading
depth is normally 600 mm (24 in.), but can be
700 mm (27 in.) where the vehicle is fitted
with air suspension and operated at Off-road
Height. Regularly wading at a depth greater
than the maximum advisable wading depth is
not recommended.
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
Before wading, ensure the electronic air
suspension* is set to off-road height.depth is normally 600 mm (24 in.), but can be
700 mm (27 in.) where the vehicle is fitted
with air suspension and operated at Off-road
Height. Regularly wading at a depth greater
than the maximum advisable wading depth is
not recommended.
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
Before wading, ensure the electronic air
Other notes are contained in the owner's manual. like keeping up a steady speed to cause the bow wave to form and continue, etc.
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Can they sit at idle speed that far underwater and not stall from too much back pressure?
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09-10-2012, 01:12 PM
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09-10-2012, 08:17 PM
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Not for too long when in this deep.
When you get in this deep, the air bubble under the bonnet tends to compress. As it is, the tranny computer is probably getting damp right now so ....
Also figure on replacing the oil/water mix in the front and rear differentials. Somehow moisture seeps in and rusts the bearings - that is even when you do not go swimming. The link below relates to a service bulletin re installing the newer front diff air vent.
DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - Breather Cap Front Differential installation
One should give consideration to egress should the 3 stop. In this case, the sun roof is not available due to the roof rack. Opening the doors will somewhat dampen the interior. If you ever wondered why the 3 needs to be so heavy, this may provide the answer - the VW Bug thing is just not all that cute in this situation.
Also figure on replacing the oil/water mix in the front and rear differentials. Somehow moisture seeps in and rusts the bearings - that is even when you do not go swimming. The link below relates to a service bulletin re installing the newer front diff air vent.
DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - Breather Cap Front Differential installation
One should give consideration to egress should the 3 stop. In this case, the sun roof is not available due to the roof rack. Opening the doors will somewhat dampen the interior. If you ever wondered why the 3 needs to be so heavy, this may provide the answer - the VW Bug thing is just not all that cute in this situation.
#10
09-10-2012, 08:30 PM
There is air inside the diff, there is moisture in the air, this moisture will condensate and collect on everything.
If left undriven for if only driven on short trips it will never evaporate out of the diff.
Everytime you drive and the diff gets hot the oil expands and pushes out some of the air and moisture with it, when it cools it sucks air back in...along with moisture.
This is why the hub or pinion seals leak when the axle breather is clogged, the pressure inside the diff pushes out the weakest spot.