water in gearbox
Hey I'm new on this forum, can anyone help me?
I recently crossed a river that was about 1m (+3ft ) deep and I got water in my axles and gearbox.
The gearbox is a 6speed manual. My question is how could the water enter the case I can't find anything.
Is there a aspirationvalve or something ? If so where is it located ? Any help is useful .
I recently crossed a river that was about 1m (+3ft ) deep and I got water in my axles and gearbox.
The gearbox is a 6speed manual. My question is how could the water enter the case I can't find anything.
Is there a aspirationvalve or something ? If so where is it located ? Any help is useful .
Follow the vent hoses and you'll see where they're mounted. Front axle vent is attached to the top of the left shock mount. Rear is on the right side between the chassis and tub floor. I believe the trans vent is on the firewall. Sounds like its time to extend the vents.
To my knowledge, there is no vent on the manual transmission like there is on the automatic. The issue with the manual is that if you depress the clutch while it is under water, you will then get water (and anything in the water) in between your clutch and pressure plate. This could be no problem, or a huge pain depending on what kind of gunk or mud got in between them.
To my knowledge, there is no vent on the manual transmission like there is on the automatic. The issue with the manual is that if you depress the clutch while it is under water, you will then get water (and anything in the water) in between your clutch and pressure plate. This could be no problem, or a huge pain depending on what kind of gunk or mud got in between them.
Clutch works fine, I changed the oil and there was water in it.
Could it get in via the shifter on top? I'm still searching.
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Edit: Also, for extending the vents on the axles and transfer case, I suggest the kit from River Raider. It seems a bit pricey for some rubber hoses and plastic fittings, but worked like a champ for me and the install is a breeze.
Can you give more detail on water in the axle? Do you mean the axle tube which is not a big issue or the axle differential which is a problem.
Water in the transmission fluid is a big deal. Driving it can cause further damage. You should have it checked.
Water in the transmission fluid is a big deal. Driving it can cause further damage. You should have it checked.


