Freel2.com - View topic - roads floods and clutch slip


Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors « Advertise on Freel2.com

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > General > roads floods and clutch slip

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

majorguk

Member Since: 15 Nov 2011
Location: no where
Posts: 100

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

roads floods and clutch slip

Hi all.

Today we had mad road floods on the way home from work.

So to get home i had to go through deep water by a car standard but not a freelander 2 standard. By the time i got home the clutch would slip over 2000rpm but its never done it before.

Now i know no one likes the manual but im worried now some damage is done.
Should it do this after being through water?
Has it happened before to anyone?
Will be be okay and dryout?
Have i damaged it?

Graeme

Last edited by majorguk on 28th Jun 2012 6:03 pm. Edited 1 time in total

28th Jun 2012 4:48 pm

The Doctor

Member Since: 09 Jul 2010
Location: Gallifrey
Posts: 4615

Perhaps it aggravated an imminent issue with the clutch. I have had the same driving conditions many times and had no such problems.

Could always ring LR for their opinion LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

28th Jun 2012 5:24 pm

taztastic

Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 8652

You'll never make a lawyer unless you read and digest the evidence.......he wasn't in a Land Rover

28th Jun 2012 5:46 pm

EYorkshire

Member Since: 18 Nov 2010
Location: (!)
Posts: 4392

Oh yes he was read again Taz it's the lack of punctuation

28th Jun 2012 5:55 pm

taztastic

Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 8652

Oh yes
Bad news then it's f?£&@d

28th Jun 2012 6:01 pm

majorguk

Member Since: 15 Nov 2011
Location: no where
Posts: 100

I have a landrover warrantry but if it wont do it in the dry how do i convince them there been a problem.

Can water get into the clutch?

graeme

28th Jun 2012 6:09 pm

Mona Geeza

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 1293

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Stornoway Grey

majorguk wrote:
I have a landrover warrantry but if it wont do it in the dry how do i convince them there been a problem.

Can water get into the clutch?

graeme

Well brakes are no good just after they have been soaked with water until they heat up and dry off, same with a clutch I should think.
The bell housing isnt guaranteed waterproof so it could temporarily fill with some water if you went through some deep enough.

28th Jun 2012 7:04 pm

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
Location: Sunderland/Newcastle
Posts: 1809

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Tonga Green

I think it best to drive it dry and see what happens - if you haven't driven in deep water you don't know what to expect...! 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

28th Jun 2012 8:20 pm

DrownedRat

Member Since: 19 Oct 2009
Location: Back in the hot seat
Posts: 496

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Rimini Red

How deep is 'Deep'.....?

I think the recommended do not go beyond depth is lower than you think - may invalidate your claim on warranty if you have strayed beyond that.

Be careful what you admit to if you do take it to the dealers. They ain't a charity...

ATB

DR There's always a way forward!

2008 Freelander Td4 GS - Stornoway Grey - Now Gone - Sob
2011 Freelander Td4 GS 150 - Rimini Red - in its place - Better x far x 4!!

29th Jun 2012 12:05 pm

UKDEN

Member Since: 29 Aug 2011
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 58

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey

DrownedRat wrote:
How deep is 'Deep'.....?

I think the recommended do not go beyond depth is lower than you think - may invalidate your claim on warranty if you have strayed beyond that.

Be careful what you admit to if you do take it to the dealers. They ain't a charity...

ATB

DR

500mm (20") According to LR. Now: 2012 FL2 SD4 XS Orkney Grey
Previously: 2007 D3 TDV6 XS Tonga Green
Before that: 2003 FL1 TD4 "Kalahari" Black

29th Jun 2012 12:23 pm

majorguk

Member Since: 15 Nov 2011
Location: no where
Posts: 100

Thanks for the replies.

Everything okay this morning, no slip, funny smells or weird noises. To be sure i'm going to call Team Valley Land rover later for there opinion.

What i was going through was just over the side steps which are about 30cm i think, i'll measure tonight.

Graeme

29th Jun 2012 12:36 pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum