Date:         Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:51:36 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: speaking of lowering ...
Comments: To: Dan Barrett <dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG>
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On Thu, 13 Mar 2003, Dan Barrett wrote:

> How much standing water do you reckon a bone-stock GL could ford without
> flooding the engine?  When we get spring rainstorms here in Boston a lot of
> the ancient storm drains can't keep up, and I've always wondered about how
> far I can push my luck.  The spark plugs are what, twenty inches off the
> ground?

I'd worry more about the intake.  Water in your ignition system will
inconvenience you, water in the cylinders can be very expensive.

Also, consider the height of the vent on the transmission.  If you
submerge it, you'll need to change the transmission fluid because it will
be full of water.

Obligatory safety note: Still water is one thing, but never try to ford
deep moving water.  The amount of force generated by moving water is
surprisingly high, and a foot of fast-moving water can be enough to send
you and your car downstream.


David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si