How to water-proof an XJ?

[closhedbb]

Aside from a snorkel, what would I need to do to waterproof my 2000 XJ?

 

[Ken]

Silicone all around your door and window seams.

 

[ryan31783]

take out your air vents and cover up the holes in the firewall area and silicone them as well... better yet, HUGE ziploc bag :greg:

 

[Hickey]

Dig a big hole. Make it bigger. Drive your XJ into it. Fill hole with resin. Finito.

 

[Brett]

Here's a good article on what you should take precautions with.

http://www.can4x4.com/articles/ore01.html

 

[mbryson]

I ALWAYS had wiring issues with my XJ whenever it sensed water. I don't think they can be made to be 'waterproof'. I never found the 'water sensing sensor' to disable it, so I totally avoided water, mud, etc.

 

[Meat_]

Badger is from Jersey, they have mud, and water I don't remember him bitching about getting water logged in his XJ

 

[mbryson]

Badger is from Jersey, they have mud, and water I don't remember him bitching about getting water logged in his XJ

Maybe he found the sensor.......????

 

[Meat_]

Maybe he found the sensor.......????

Dunno, maybe he'll grace us with his presence in this thread later today.

 

[Badger]

i have had water up to the top of my seats in my xj with it never having a problem.

 

[closhedbb]

Obviously the biggest issue is the air intake, which a snorkel would fix, but is it a problem if water goes above the level of the exhaust, filling the pipe with water?

 

[Badger]

uhm if it's running water won't go up the pipe.like i have said i have had mine well above the front blinker right about were the air box opening is.

 

[closhedbb]

So the air flowing out of the exhaust will be enough to keep the water from running in?

I drove mine into some deep water not too long ago, but I went in too fast and got a ton of water in the engine via the intake. I was able to pull the spark plugs, and turn the engine until it all came out w/o damage, but it made me really think about learning the nuances of fording.