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[ZacharyD]

Hi my name is Zac. First time on here. I just got a 1995 pathfinder a week ago, and took it out off-roading yesterday. I don't have any money, but I love bajaing around in this puppy. I got it with some nice shoes on it. I am wondering if go threw those puddles that are like up to the bottom of the vehicle, am I gonna wreck this thing? are these like made to do this? I see youtube vids and stuff on here with some wild and out dudes ridin these jawns in like rivers. Do those pathfinders have like a snorkel kit or something? I have no up grade with suspension, but its got nice mud shoes on it.

 

Thanks in advance for the comments. and thanks for letting me join.

[ZombeeXXX]

Like you see that like tube that like runs along the front upper radiator support like thing? like follow it back to the driver's side and you will see it feeds the air box. So technically you could ford over bumper deep water if you consider you will be making a wave in front by pushing it. Also consider the ECU is mounted under the passenger seat. Also the alternator hangs pretty low, about even with the frame. Keep in mind water can enter wheelbearings gearboxes and your fuel tank over time.

[jbdevega]

just make sure you dont get water into the intake and your fine.

[OldSlowReliable]

water depth doesn't mean a whole lot...I've accidentally gone through water that has poured over my hood and up my windshield/doors w/o ruining my engine, although the cab got water in it....

 

And a snorkel always helps

[Precise1]

Wave front, a nose tarp and keeping moving all help. Not diving in or even hitting big puddles fast makes a big difference. Removing /rerouting some of the air box feeds is good too, but at the end of the day, there is no replacement for a snorkel, sealed air box and relocated ECU.

 

As for the alternator, you may kill it, but you can at least still drive out without it...

 

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