well its my b-in-laws soob (89' gl wagon, SPFI, dual range 5-speed)

we've had 3 days of solid nonstop rain, so the creek was overflowing.. on the way in i was the first to go since i was in the smallest vehicle.. stock hieght with 14" pugs and some meaty tires. the other guys were in a lifted 4-runner, and a lifted samurai.

so anyways i start into the creek and realize the water is super deep, so on the gas i go... the water was as deep as the windshield.. came up over the hood and was lashing on teh windshield, so i kept on the gas (only thing i could do) and the damn car went right on through and never sucked a drop of water..

It did take on water through the rusted out back cargo compartments. nowhere else though.

 

then i got it stuck and had to get winched up a hill.. (thats a long story)

 

all in all i went through that creek forwards and backwards about 6 times.. water up to the windshield and never had an issue..

 

until the timing belt broke, lol.... least i know it doesn't need a snorkel, lol..

so tomorrow i get to change his t-belts.. guess thats the price to pay for having fun..

 

just thought i'd share.. today proved how tough these things really are..

wow, that sounds deap! sounds fun to, that surprising it didnt suck in water

more proof that a snorkel is overrated!