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military mad 110:
I went and done some off roading this weekend! and also some deep wading! I now have noticed that my viscous van is busted due do the wading stopping it quickly! is there anyway to prevent this in the future or is it just as easy to replace it with an electric one?

Disco 90 george:
Take it off ! Why do you need one, mine never gets that hot (200tdi). I have put an electric one on after a year but it's on a switch, if it ever gets hot

military mad 110:
Well mine had the standard military n/a diesel in it, I changed it to a 300tdi but I didn't change the lt77 box so it sits a lot further back than normal! it looks funny without it and it still does do something as now landy goes in to the bottom of the red!

Axetamer:
After deep a wading session, wash your radiator and intercooler fins out with a hosepipe from both sides. do NOT use a jetwash, you'll be suprised how quick the airflow restricts, especially if it's very muddy water, and don't forget to grease your props..................you know when you've been in deep when the servo fills up with water ;)

I've stopped deep wading, it can causes too much damage and wear...fans, starter motors, alternators, props, servos, all take a hammering. .....good fun, but water can destroy stuff

robbie:
yes, do not use a jetwash, it destroys the fine fins between the radiator pipes and then it is a new rad required!!

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