Auto transmission and water crossings

[SKID]

I'm Upgrading from my GQ getting old and need some creature comforts, are there any stories or concerns with taking a GU with Auto transmission up to the CAPE, doing water crossings etc? any risk of getting water down the dipstick? Any advise or suggestions appreicated

[threedogs]

you can put breathers on the diffs,, transfer case and auto for your piece of mind.
I think Growler just did his

[growler2058]

Yup just did the breathers

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51608&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1415764707 (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51608&d=1415776130)

[Bacho86]

Yup just did the breathers

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51608&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1415764707 (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51608&d=1415776130)


Looks like the excact same kit that I got... Just that I've only done the diffs at this stage

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[SKID]

you can put breathers on the diffs,, transfer case and auto for your piece of mind.
I think Growler just did his

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[AB]

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Try searching "how the f$&&k do these things go on". You should find his post ;)

Hopefully he sees this and let's you know mate.

[growler2058]

Looks like the excact same kit that I got... Just that I've only done the diffs at this stage

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53758&stc=1

I just extended the tnsfr and g/box was easier than replacing the lot. Look here post #230 http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?30030-Growlers-GU-DX/page6
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51608&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1415764707 (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51608&d=1415776130) http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51609&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1415776156 (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51609&d=1415776156)

[megatexture]

Isn't it a good practice to put a loop at the end with the breather facing down to prevent water running down?, that's what I was told and did on my gu

[Bacho86]

I just extended the tnsfr and g/box was easier than replacing the lot. Look here post #230

Great idea growler, I was wondering if there was going to be an easier way to connect them up!

[Bacho86]

Isn't it a good practice to put a loop at the end with the breather facing down to prevent water running down?, that's what I was told and did on my gu

I've always wondered the same thing, but 99% of the kits and installation of he filters I've seen are same as Growlers... I guess if your breathers are taking in water, I.e. Your engine bay is full of water you may have bigger issues

I know some of the more expensive kits sell them "water resistant" filters, that are able to delay in the ingress of water but I couldn't justify the cost of this kit

[Drewboyaus]

I just made my own with some hose and a couple of fuel filters. Will add a picture tomorrow.

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[megatexture]

I wouldn't trust A filter won't stop water Regardless of sales pitch, if the breather just runs straight down there's only one way the waters going to go. I've had water above my bonnet and my scoop blowing water/ air out like a whale and I've had no issue with my breathers

[BigRAWesty]

I agree. I've mounted my filter upside down. Ran rear diff gearbox and transfer case off one line and the front off the second line.
Had a body lift in so made it a bit easier.
But I would most certainly do an auto box aswell

[the evil twin]

Awesome thread on breathers dudes... 'cept OP was asking about water getting in via the dipstick.

Dunno about the Patrol Auto Box but my 4L85 Dipstick has the over centre style latch on it so the top of the dipstick is sealed.

Are the Nissan boxes the same or is there a chance of water ingress?

[taslucas]

Awesome thread on breathers dudes... 'cept OP was asking about water getting in via the dipstick.

Dunno about the Patrol Auto Box but my 4L85 Dipstick has the over centre style latch on it so the top of the dipstick is sealed.

Are the Nissan boxes the same or is there a chance of water ingress?

Hahaha well spotted evil!

Well my gq with series one auto box does not have the sealed type dip stick.

[mudnut]

I fitted some fuel filters, which point down as well. I joined them so there was less chance of creating suction.

[megatexture]

Awesome thread on breathers dudes... 'cept OP was asking about water getting in via the dipstick.

Dunno about the Patrol Auto Box but my 4L85 Dipstick has the over centre style latch on it so the top of the dipstick is sealed.

Are the Nissan boxes the same or is there a chance of water ingress?

Without getting off the couch I'm sure its got either a rubber bung or plastic with an o ring but I don't remember a surround that goes over it.

[mattpatrol]

To answer your question 700mm of water is fine for the gu without any snorkel. Around the 800mm mark which I did recently I saw there was rivelets of water on the top couple of inches of the dipstick. Shouldn't be problem for a quick crossing but for longer ones or if you get stuck I would recommend a cover. For mine I put a ribbed condom with rubber bands to keep the water out. Hey If it is good for your dipstick why not for the patrol's. 😊

[threedogs]

You could use these and have them just opened,

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pneumatic-Muffler-Silencer-Filter-Air-Flow-Speed-Controller-Sintered-Bronze-BSP-/111355517951?pt=AU_Air_Tools&var=&hash=item19ed4e5bff