I'm sure we have had some experience in river crossings. but since bringing Jim's 25 across about as much water as you can (Pacific Ocean via China) she hasn't seen much action at all. Business has been busy and another Landcruiser wasn't the flavour of the month.
I found some storage for her in an under ground car park - Great deal and very secure – in fact I put my 1980 Rolls Royce in their also.
You may have heard that after years of drought, Australia in various sections has been flooded and Northern Queensland faced a category five cyclone (Think "Katrina" - Wind gusts reached 300 kms per hour). The cyclone was so big the end of it caused huge rain fall in Melbourne (4000 kms South). - Pic Below of it superimposed over the US. Needless to say it caused a fair amount of damage (newspaper image).
The least of the damage was to flood the basement where the 25 and Rolls were kept. This is where I need some suggestions.
The Rolls is written of completely - the 25 in the eyes of the insurance company is also, but essentially the water only came up slightly above the steps. I get to keep the 25, the Rolls goes up for auction - (I’d reckon you might pick it up pretty cheap). It sat in that depth for about three days. I imagine to get her up safe and running, lots of things will need to be removed, dried, replaced etc.
Where to start - I have the mechanic looking at it - brakes, gearbox, motor and diff for water damage, the top is off and it is open to the air as the floor pan is begining to mould. I imagine draining all fluids will be first. Is their any product to spray on the car that is best - Exit Mould?
Suggestion accepted as what to specifically look at or pay attention to?
Cheers Dobster
I found some storage for her in an under ground car park - Great deal and very secure – in fact I put my 1980 Rolls Royce in their also.
You may have heard that after years of drought, Australia in various sections has been flooded and Northern Queensland faced a category five cyclone (Think "Katrina" - Wind gusts reached 300 kms per hour). The cyclone was so big the end of it caused huge rain fall in Melbourne (4000 kms South). - Pic Below of it superimposed over the US. Needless to say it caused a fair amount of damage (newspaper image).
The least of the damage was to flood the basement where the 25 and Rolls were kept. This is where I need some suggestions.
The Rolls is written of completely - the 25 in the eyes of the insurance company is also, but essentially the water only came up slightly above the steps. I get to keep the 25, the Rolls goes up for auction - (I’d reckon you might pick it up pretty cheap). It sat in that depth for about three days. I imagine to get her up safe and running, lots of things will need to be removed, dried, replaced etc.
Where to start - I have the mechanic looking at it - brakes, gearbox, motor and diff for water damage, the top is off and it is open to the air as the floor pan is begining to mould. I imagine draining all fluids will be first. Is their any product to spray on the car that is best - Exit Mould?
Suggestion accepted as what to specifically look at or pay attention to?
Cheers Dobster
But my thought was a dunk while making a crossing isn't the same as sitting in still water for three days. I doubt water would get in to the brake system like that in a water crossing. In this case it was the time that does the damage not just the depth. Just like the seat padding. Three days sitting in a cool humid spot gives it a good chance to absorb moisture. I guess I would rather error on the side of caution.
The older I get the harder the shorties seem to ride.
