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Old 10-10-2007, 11:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Water Leaks And Fording Water

I was out on the weekend and got in a rather deep hole. I ended up with water in my rear hatch and under the floor??? has any one experienced this yet?
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Old 10-10-2007, 11:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Water Leaks And Fording Water

I have had mine in water up to the headlights in a creek bed for about 15-20 minutes and no leaks. Moving most of the time. No problems here.
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I was in a mud hole and got stuck stirred up the mud good and am now cleaning out the back door and have pulled the plugs on the bottom of the fj and the insulation is soaked?? and did any water come in the inside of the fj??
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Re: Water Leaks And Fording Water

The rear door has drain holes in the bottom. They will allow water in as well as out. Sitting still in water over the door sills (front or back) is a recipie for disaster. It will get under the rubber mat and cause all sorts of odor and electric problems if not eventually removed. If you suspect water under the mats, remove the sills and inspect under the mat. If the rear door retains water, clean out the holes at the bottom of the door and it will finish draining.
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I was in a mud hole and got stuck stirred up the mud good and am now cleaning out the back door and have pulled the plugs on the bottom of the fj and the insulation is soaked?? and did any water come in the inside of the fj??
I don't know, did it? I am not sure I follow you. Are you asking sealevel if his insulation is soaked or what?


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Re: Water Leaks And Fording Water

I inspected the doors and floors as well as underneath after getting home and found it all dry, fyi.
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Yes I was just asking sealevel about his.
BUt I assume I am going to have to take the seats out and the flooring out to get to the insulation. Take it out then let it dry.
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Re: Water Leaks And Fording Water

I would also check the fluid in the rear diff for water. The rear diff and e-locker (if equipped) vents are located below the rear sill.

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Re: Water Leaks And Fording Water

EDIT: Never mind.

Last edited by CRAW : 10-10-2007 at 02:45 PM. Reason: Made a mistake
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