Broken Jeep Wrangler TJ

Rhubarb · 2003-09-28T03:22:03+00:00

The girl friend took off on the weekend to get away from Melbourne(Australia) for the Grand Final, and did a bit of off-roading at the back ofher family farm up near Echuca - the farm backs on to the Murray.She drives a Jeep Wrangler TJ 2002.During a creek crossing she rushed it too fast causing water to spray everywhere and the engine stalled. On inspection there was water around the airin-take and water in the air filter box. It was presumed the engine hadsucked in some water causing hydraulic lock (is that what you call it? Mywords not hers :) ).A three hour walk back to the farm house where they picked up the 4.2TDPatrol to go and tow the Jeep back.She rang me last night to tell me and I was hoping it was water on theelectronics that caused it to stall but it still hasn't been able to bestarted.I asked how deep the water was (i.e. was it above the wheels?) she wasn't tosure - being hopeless with attention to detail. I'm assuming it wasn't abovethe wheels.So if the engine did take in a gulp or two of water what are some of thelikely outcomes? Is there other things that we should check that may because of engine failure? (The Wrangler engine is a 4.0L petrol straight 6)If the engine is stuffed can this sort of thing be covered by insurance asit was an 'accident'?Thanks for your help and suggestion's in advance.Cheers,Rhu

Sep 28, 2003 23 Replies

Rate this thread:

L.W.(ßill) 22 years ago

Vote

jbjeep 22 years ago

Wasn't any 15 minutes, more like 5-7. What exactly are we talking about anyway?

Vote

L.W.(ßill) 22 years ago

Vote

jbjeep 22 years ago

seems like.

Vote

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required