buggy waterproofing

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jul 2005, 8:15 pm

#381067

hokay.

the other post proved its past time to waterproof the buggy. http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=41255

the air intake was high enough. i've found the little breather hole on a spare trans and will hook a breather hose onto mine when its next accessible.

- do the rubber dizzy covers work or do i just use freezer bags and tape on an as needed basis?
- i can put the engine breather higher. wonder how much water gets in through other places like the oil filler and oil slinger?
- how well to the leads seal, is there a better way to make them seal?
- do i silicone over the coil terminals?
- if it keeps running i dont need to put a hose on the exhausts?

is it possible to get it so it keeps running a bit longer when submerged, i almost made it through. seems though it was electrics that stopped it. then it was the sitting waiting to get it out that contaminated the engine and trans oils.

nn[ Edited on 8-7-2005 by helterskelter400 ]

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 6 Jul 2005, 10:33 pm

#381115

I just read in the BAJA BUGS AND BUGGIES book I bought how the dizzy has breather holes on its underside... the dizzy cap isn't water tight... oil filler and breather will let in water and ignition leads aren't waterproof at the ends

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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 6 Jul 2005, 10:53 pm

#381128

Wheres the breather on the trans?
did the pan tunnel fill up with water, and is there a way to drain it?

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Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 7 Jul 2005, 12:36 am

#381181

helterskelter400 wrote:- do the rubber dizzy covers work or do i just use freezer bags and tape on an as needed basis?

I use a rubber glove and zippy ties and silicone 3 of the holes in the bottom ( leave the lowest one)

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 7 Jul 2005, 6:43 am

#381196

Chewy wrote:Wheres the breather on the trans?
did the pan tunnel fill up with water, and is there a way to drain it?

small hole at the top/front... Highest point of the gearbox. Will need drilling or similar to add a solid pipe so a hose can be clamped on and routed up high

Pan tunnel has drain hole near gearbox front mount which will let water in!

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 7 Jul 2005, 6:44 am

#381197

Chewy wrote:Wheres the breather on the trans?
did the pan tunnel fill up with water, and is there a way to drain it?

small hole at the top/front... Highest point of the gearbox. Will need drilling or similar to add a solid pipe so a hose can be clamped on and routed up high

Pan tunnel has drain hole near gearbox front mount which will let water in!

Pay your debts, CxxT

helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jul 2005, 9:23 am

#381230

a plastic micro irrigation fitting screws in and will get epoxied in place.

and i've got one of those jeff hibbert buggy books. thanks for reminding me. i will have to get it back off of the guy i lent it to...

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helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jul 2005, 11:56 am

#381745

oh yea.. and the pan and tunnel filled. tunnel seems to have drained most out the empty heater control holes. air compressor blew out the rest i hope.

looks like there will only be 1 rubber glove under the kitchen sink after this weekend. haha😉

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Sandy Officially Full-On Dubber

254 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 8 Jul 2005, 7:04 pm

#381936

Zip ties around the rubber boots on the leads works a treat.