I think I killed my baby

The alternator is fine. The water didn't go through the intake. But I'm worried about possible water in the engine through the exhaust from the truck shutting off while still in the water. I'm running a compression test in the morning. I'm also checking the fuel for possible water as well in case water might have gotten through the fuel vent.

 

Because some people like to have fun and use their trucks?

 

OP....how much do you still owe on this truck?

 

Why is that of any relevance?

 

Also, the only codes that popped up had to do with the maf sensor and I replaced it. Still the same issue.

 

Because he wants to laugh at OP probably.



See this is why I have a snorkle. I dont expect to need to use it, but I do expect to go off road. Peace of mind. And they look bad ass!

 

I don't know if anyone mention this yet but there's a possible you short out the electrical system somewhere since some of the wiring are exposed to the elements. I'd clean and dry out every single connectors and any exposed wiring also.

 

So what's it doing now, crank crank crank and not starting?
Are you sure you see and smell fuel? Sounds like you got something wet that is preventing it from starting. One of many electrical control units on our trucks.

 

Maybe water in the gas?

 

Was the oil milky at all the second time it was changed, and I see the pic but when you were winching out did it get any deeper than the pic?

 

Unless you put some serious time and effort into water proofing, breather relocation, etc. you will be limited to the same fording depth as stock. Just with peace of mind for not hydro locking and better air quality (snorkels were invented to grab clean air, not ford water)

 

I am amazed on how many people are surprised when I tell them this

 

As long as your intake manifold was well above water level as the pic shows, the water will not climb up into it from the exhaust.

Drain the gas and replace with fresh stuff is something I'd try.

 

Because whats the fun in a mallcrawler?

 

Replaced the gas and it wants to start more than it did before. It kind of started last night, but didn't stay on without me holding the key turned all the way for more than a few seconds. A mechanic friend of mine thinks it might possibly be the starter gone bad. Since it is on the side that was tilted under water. So I'll be taking it and getting it tested.

 

Hey David, i am in Savannah also. I might not be a mechanic but if you would need a hand with anything let me know. I'll help out a fellow TW member.

 

I dunno about the starter, it seems to be doing it's job. Once it starts, does it remain running?

You might have to bite the bullet and let a mechanic look it over. Best of luck, I'll be following this .

 

gtfo

May be secondary but, as soon as you remedy the issue, may as well check for water intrusion in the rear diff to be on the safe side.
Best of luck.

 

I'm not. People are stoopud.

 

I bet there are more than a few snorkle owners that were surprised to find out the snorkle didn't save their ass in 4 feet of water.