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| AJS4X4 Member Since: 28 May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 793  
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He said it just cut out, air filter is above the waterline and I checked that first.
My 90 is on 315/75x16 tyres with a 4" lift but I still got a wet bum, so a standard X-Tec on 235/85x16 will not go as deep and not only that I am happy to take my old 200tdi in deep but suppose a snorkel would be something worth getting if this rain keeps up and maybe a wet suite. Andy. www.ajstyres.co.uk 01737 241370 Junction 8 M25 Surrey. |
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2nd Jan 2014 6:46am |
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| pjb Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Oxford Posts: 1244 |
Well done Andy your obviously a true gent at that depth I would have left him there !
If that drove away after a bit of time he was extremely lucky given a lot of the electricals would be under water at that depth ! 2020 P300 HSE |
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2nd Jan 2014 7:54am |
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| AJS4X4 Member Since: 28 May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 793
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The stupid thing was that I have a fantastic hydraulic winch on the front and have more ropes than you could shake a stick at in the back but I felt time was a factor and wanted to whip it out quickly if you know what I mean.
The newer fuel caps must seal quite well as he had hardly any fuel in the tank to start with, he said the warning light was on before and after a few mins ran well, have to say a fuel drain and filter would be the first thing I would have done but not at the side of the road. Andy. www.ajstyres.co.uk 01737 241370 Junction 8 M25 Surrey. |
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2nd Jan 2014 8:45am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17467 
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As discussed at length in another thread the Puma fuel cap is totally sealed under normal operating conditions. His tank breather will have been underwater so if the engine was running long enough, or if the water was significantly colder than the air, a small amount of water will have entered.
Bearing in mind that the air intake is under water in the rescue photos the driver has been extraordinarily lucky, much more so yhan he deserves! Let us hope that he will have learned from his close shave! (Edited to remove an inappropriately critical comment, for which I apologise.) Last edited by blackwolf on 2nd Jan 2014 11:14am. Edited 1 time in total |
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2nd Jan 2014 9:22am |
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| AJS4X4 Member Since: 28 May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 793
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He is a very nice young chap, I can't say I haven't made a cock of myself when learning the "do's and don't" in life.
As some say........learn by your mistakes. Andy. www.ajstyres.co.uk 01737 241370 Junction 8 M25 Surrey. |
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2nd Jan 2014 10:39am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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The wise learn from other peoples mistakes.
The sensible learn from their own mistakes. The foolish never learn from their own mistakes. Have made the odd mistake or two or three or four......... in my life 
Hopefully that young lad, once he has recovered from the rollicking/thick ear will join a local club and learn about Defenders and their capabilities in a relatively safe environment. Brendan |
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2nd Jan 2014 10:52am |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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I have to say I nearly did thin on 2007 when I misjudged the depth of water using a farm gate to measure not realising the verge where the gate was was nearly a foot higher than the road! Got the back of the bow wave to touch the wing mirrors on the disco1 a change of pants and sell the disco (carpets never dried out and had load of electrical problems) was needed, a snorkel fitted to all subsequent vehicles just in case.
I will not judge but glad all is ok |
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2nd Jan 2014 10:54am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17467
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A very fair point Andy and I apologise for my inappropriately critcal comment to the chap in question. |
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2nd Jan 2014 11:09am |
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| AJS4X4 Member Since: 28 May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 793
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 Happy New Year. Andy.
www.ajstyres.co.uk 01737 241370 Junction 8 M25 Surrey. |
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2nd Jan 2014 11:19am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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A 'nice' comment by the AA. Apparently they have had 1500 call outs to stranded drivers.
It included call outs to drivers who ignored road close signs, blindly following their sat navs or other drivers into deep water or 4 x 4 drivers who thought their vehicles had amphibious qualities! Brendan |
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3rd Jan 2014 2:01am |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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That X-tech driver should be banished to Shame Island for letting us all down.
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3rd Jan 2014 8:53pm |
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