Sasq40

Other then a snorkel and sealing up the distributor cap I have no idea what else is needed. I'm assume making the alt and electronics all water proof but how. Bassically i want to be over to do some water crossings without frying anything

sandaddik2

ive had water over the hood multiple times and hydro locked it
so a snorkel is a must but i havnt had problems with the distributor cap although i though i would at first. the cap is nothing special just an autozone cap and rotor.

also i believe there are drain plugs under your feet in the front under the carpet. ill be able to tell you for sure when i pull the carpet out of mine soon.

xjoffroad

you need to water proof your alternator and all the computer controls. good luck! its going to be a nice job trying to find a way to water proof all that

Sasq40

My carpets already out. My floors so rusted I'll be replacing all four floor panels, sticking bedliner on it, and then getting a marine plug for water. Iv seen safari knock offs on eBay for around 150 and I'm wondering on the quality

xjoffroad

you also need to find a way to water proof the fuse panel under the hood and the panel under the dash. unless you find a way to water proof all that, having a snorkel would be a complete waste.

sandaddik2

mine has been in water at least 20 times and my alternator is just fine fuse panels are just fine and so is everything else so the only problem is the air filter so a snorkel isnt a wast imo

xjoffroad

really? you alternator which is below the water isnt shot? thats the first thing I would water proof or raise is the alternator. water in alternator is not good.

sandaddik2

nope i go down the the river that flow out of the spill way about 5 miles from my house at least 2 times a week and the alternator is just fine. i was worried about the distributor at first but theres been no problems and as long as im moving when water is above the doors then water wont flow inside.
i would be agreeing with you but my experience shows that its not essential,
i do know that it cant be good for my altenator to be under water and it will go out eventually but if you play you pay.

N20jeep

if your alt is in the stock location i have a hard time believing it gets submerged that often.

i took my 93 in the water many times, and i put about 5 new alternators on it over the course of a year.

the dizzy is the least of my worries

N20jeep

moving the alt. the the A/C compressor location is a great mod for this, and i highly recommend it for anyone planning to do alot of water fording

sandaddik2

well believe what you want but im not gonna bs and have the op mess his up if what i was saying isnt true. im not saying its going to last forever but i am saying that it has lasted this long so it can be done but i might have just gotten lucky.

xjoffroad

x2

well you are leading him on. you must not submerge it as much as you THINK you do.

Sasq40

I'd rather be safe then sorry haha. What's they best way to water proof that's stuff? I'm assuming spray solving ain't gonna cut it lol

Andrew0257

Don't forget you axle vent tubes, run them into the cab. Put some silicone or rvt on the distributer cap and plug the little vent hole. On my 92 i never did any thing to my alternator. If it gets wet, it drops amps for a bit and will come back. Never had a problem with it ran the same alternator for 2.5 years. I don't know a bout alot of mud or mud-water that may mess it up quicker. Don't forget that an xj will start to float (depending on the amount of people or gear) when the water gets to the top body line and then you may lose traction then your f'ed.

N20jeep

well hopefully in the next week or two my dash will be coming out and i will begin waterproofing everything under the dash. so ill take pics and do a little writeup