Cant ride through water or large puddles

JinXRacer18 · 02-15-2004, 08:26 AM

Hey I have a quick question. My 95 XLT runs 100% fine untill i go through a water crossing or a large puddle ( about a foot deep or more) After going through the truck just chugs. You can put the pedal to the floor and it will barely accelerate up to around 25-30 and it lugs. I dont really know how to describe the sound other then you can hear the exhaust blowing out each puff of air and it goes put put put put and has no performance. Anything could need replacing considering it has 84,000 miles and A LOT of original parts probably still on it. What do you think it could be? Plugs, Wires, Filters? Totally stock but a K&N filter. After driving more it slowly gets better then about 15 minutes of driving its fine again. What could it be? Thanks

*Alto* · 02-15-2004, 08:40 AM

How fast are you going through the water?
How High is the water coming up on the truck?

You may be going to fast it sound like your injesting water. Next time if of course your not going to fast. When it happens check you filter if its wet then you most likely injesting some water, could be the filter housing is loose or installed wrong.
If the filter is dry then it maybe an electric glitch.

*sk1er17* · 02-15-2004, 08:42 AM

hmm, thats a good one... theres not squeaking of the belts or anything? just the performance deteriorations...

Id take a shot in the dark and get the alternator check out maybe... when it gets wet it might be putting out just barely enough to keep your truck going...

but otherwise i really have no clue unless you're getting some splashing water in the intake

JinXRacer18 · 02-15-2004, 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by Alto
How fast are you going through the water?
How High is the water coming up on the truck?

You may be going to fast it sound like your injesting water. Next time if of course your not going to fast. When it happens check you filter if its wet then you most likely injesting some water, could be the filter housing is loose or installed wrong.
If the filter is dry then it maybe an electric glitch.

Honestly, Im flying through it. Probably about 20 - 25 through about a a little over a foot of water.

Quote:

Originally posted by sk1er17
hmm, thats a good one... theres not squeaking of the belts or anything? just the performance deteriorations...

Id take a shot in the dark and get the alternator check out maybe... when it gets wet it might be putting out just barely enough to keep your truck going...

but otherwise i really have no clue unless you're getting some splashing water in the intake

Yea there is no squeeking of any belts or anything. I guess ill go through one more time

and check to see if the filter is wet if not ill have to take it from there. Someone told me i should replace the plugs and wires because that could be it if they get wet? Thanks for all your help guys. Heres a pic of my truck :p

*Mbrooks420* · 02-15-2004, 09:28 AM

I bet you are getting water into an harness if the filter is dry. Don't go through water that fast in the future. You will eventually suck up water into the intake and hydrolock(and most likely ruin) your motor.

JinXRacer18 · 02-15-2004, 10:41 AM

thanks for the tip man.

02-15-2004, 08:26 AM	#1
JinXRacer18 Wannabe Elite Explorer Long Island '95 XLT Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 79 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Cant ride through water or large puddles Hey I have a quick question. My 95 XLT runs 100% fine untill i go through a water crossing or a large puddle ( about a foot deep or more) After going through the truck just chugs. You can put the pedal to the floor and it will barely accelerate up to around 25-30 and it lugs. I dont really know how to describe the sound other then you can hear the exhaust blowing out each puff of air and it goes put put put put and has no performance. Anything could need replacing considering it has 84,000 miles and A LOT of original parts probably still on it. What do you think it could be? Plugs, Wires, Filters? Totally stock but a K&N filter. After driving more it slowly gets better then about 15 minutes of driving its fine again. What could it be? Thanks Last edited by JinXRacer18; 02-15-2004 at 08:39 AM.

02-15-2004, 08:40 AM	#2
Alto Elite Explorer Home-Lake Mills, Wisconsin / Live-Saudi Arabia 1995 4DR XLT 4X4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 497 Vehicle Specs	How fast are you going through the water? How High is the water coming up on the truck? You may be going to fast it sound like your injesting water. Next time if of course your not going to fast. When it happens check you filter if its wet then you most likely injesting some water, could be the filter housing is loose or installed wrong. If the filter is dry then it maybe an electric glitch. __________________ - Land of Sun & Sand- "TT", OME 2" Lift w/ Shocks, 3" Body Lift, Rhino Guards, 275 / 80 R15 Sumitomo Shaheens, 15"x10" Rims, Custom Rear Bumper Guard, Hella Lights, Flowmaster, Conferr Rack... pist. . . I See Voices ! Is That Wrong?

02-15-2004, 08:42 AM	#3
sk1er17 My "Jeep Thing" itches... Jackson,NJ '98 Sport Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,696 Vehicle Specs	hmm, thats a good one... theres not squeaking of the belts or anything? just the performance deteriorations... Id take a shot in the dark and get the alternator check out maybe... when it gets wet it might be putting out just barely enough to keep your truck going... but otherwise i really have no clue unless you're getting some splashing water in the intake __________________ >>My Elite Registry<< Explorers Gone... Went to a Silverado with 8" lift and 37s, then to a 2008 Sierra Denali with 3" lift and 33"s... Now, finally back in an off-road worthy rig...2007 Jeep Commander Hemi QDII (front & rear e-lockers). Build Thread: Here

02-15-2004, 09:28 AM	#5
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,088 Vehicle Specs	I bet you are getting water into an harness if the filter is dry. Don't go through water that fast in the future. You will eventually suck up water into the intake and hydrolock(and most likely ruin) your motor. __________________ 1998 Mounty 5.0 AWD TT/Shackles/rear AirLift springs 31x10.5 Kelly TSR's 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Sedan RIP---Killed by an suicidal deer 1972 El Camino---Project Dirty Old Chevy---Fresh Marine Longblock .060 over, Forged crank RV Cam 454/th400 swap, Hooker Headers, fresh coat of white 1999 KTM 300exc RaceTech Suspension, Rekluse Slipper Clutch, single track killer

02-15-2004, 10:41 AM	#6
JinXRacer18 Wannabe Elite Explorer Long Island '95 XLT Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 79 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks for the tip man.