got stuck in mud hole and wont start :doh:. was in the water for about 15-30mins. had to clime out the window so water wouldn't got in. motor died in water. wouldn't start in water and got pulled out. then click click click no start. but clicks like dead battery. had it towed home. waiting for it to dry and then will try to start it. what you think. could only see about 2-3inch of front tires. o and FD2. but had a good lough and had fun. :banana:
got stuck in water hole now wont start
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Sorry man, just looked around but can't find the crank bolt size.
If it makes you feel any better I submarined my WJ today in pond whilst out wheelin.
It was literally up to my ankles inside the Jeep.
Finally got her out with the help of my buddy's CJ7 but busted his bumper doing it.
Shoot gotta get out in the garage and wet vac that thing before I go to bed.
If it makes you feel any better I submarined my WJ today in pond whilst out wheelin.
It was literally up to my ankles inside the Jeep.
Finally got her out with the help of my buddy's CJ7 but busted his bumper doing it.
Shoot gotta get out in the garage and wet vac that thing before I go to bed.
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Dang... What's up with everyone having such bad luck? Did you flood your engine or just the cabin?
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we just like to push are jeeps to there limits and beyond
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Its really too bad you couldn't come saturday.... Lots of fun, lots of water, and nothing broken..
Sarter first, check battery charge
Since you have the plugs out use the starter to turn over. By now, depending on how many times you attempted it, the battery may not be delivering enough juice to the starter to turn it over. Confirm the starter is working properly by pulling it and have it bench tested. The starter was way below your high water mark. Pull the battery and check for a full charge. Once both are done, re-install and without the plugs turn it over and look for water. By now the oil should have been changed and look for water in the oil which may look milky. After you are reasonably sure no more water is in the cylinder, replace the plugs and fire it up. Cross your fingers first. Let it run a few minutes and then change the oil again. If it works remember it is after all, a land vehicle and not a amphibious boat. Happy turkey day! Chief.
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Did ya fill the gas tank with water ? I did years ago in one of my CJ's I was in a river using my Jeep has a diving platform and I went in the river with a 1/4 of a tank of gas and pulled out with 3/4 of a tank. Water is not always a good thing.
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update. had it towed to dealer on Nov 26th. motor was hydro locked. called my insurance and made a claim. got my jeep fixed and got it back Friday 13. new block and heads about $6,500 with my $100 deductible. guy at dealer said not that much water got in the intake, and no water in the oil. will be looking into a snorkel. amazon has one for 84-95 Jeep Cherokee. might try and rig it up.
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Might want to look into getting a Boat or Canoe, maybe a Life Raft. They all do very well in Water. Just MO.
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Whoa! Pretty intense but awesome they swapped out the motor.
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OOPS...just caught up...good deal glad it got fixed :banana:
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I always try to go out with a wrangler, and let them go in front of me... that way I can judge. if I don't have a wrangler, I get out and walk, and if need be, use a stick to test it.
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Dude. You did $6500 worth of damage to the vehicle and you are going back out with it? Good luck getting insurance to pay for it if you do it again.
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This almost happened to me, I had some water coming over the hood! Luckly it was only for a second and I had enough momentum to get me through the pond. It almost died but didn't after I got it out of the water.
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I insurance wont pay for it again thats why im going to rig up a snorkel. Better safe then sorry. Love to go out 4wheeling. But next time ill b readyDude. You did $6500 worth of damage to the vehicle and you are going back out with it? Good luck getting insurance to pay for it if you do it again.
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Ready to go out wheelin when you are.
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Insurance has you flagged now and they won't cover any damage you do off road. Count on that.
I have nothing against going off road but it seems to me doing it with a new vehicle like this just doesn't make sense. Go buy a $500 beater and take that off road.
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to reduce risk of water in intake i use the removeable silicone caulk on the seals'
i also seal things like fuse box and especially relay box.
applies like regular silicone but comes off easily when need to change filter and such
i also block the intake with material from a household airfilter,
kind used in furnace/central air, acts a a prefilter,
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Product Description:
Removable weatherstrip caulk is formulated for use as a seasonal weatherstripping. Provides a watertight, weatherproof, and fast drying seal against air and moisture. Apply to drafty windows and seasonally used doors. For interior or exterior use. Easily peels away from surface at end of the season. Adheres to glass, plastic, ceramics, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, drywall, concrete, vinyl, and painted surfaces. Other uses include: vents and fans, louvers, air conditioners, and more. Color: Clear. 10.1 fl. oz. cartridge.
i also seal things like fuse box and especially relay box.
applies like regular silicone but comes off easily when need to change filter and such
i also block the intake with material from a household airfilter,
kind used in furnace/central air, acts a a prefilter,
Product Description:
Removable weatherstrip caulk is formulated for use as a seasonal weatherstripping. Provides a watertight, weatherproof, and fast drying seal against air and moisture. Apply to drafty windows and seasonally used doors. For interior or exterior use. Easily peels away from surface at end of the season. Adheres to glass, plastic, ceramics, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, drywall, concrete, vinyl, and painted surfaces. Other uses include: vents and fans, louvers, air conditioners, and more. Color: Clear. 10.1 fl. oz. cartridge.
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I know that my insurance wont pay for it again but it happened in town. And i love to go off road and get away for the day.
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Got to get new tires first, gots to go back in for a fix. Its using a lil more gas and when stoped it feels lil the motor is vibrates.Ready to go out wheelin when you are.
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