On a recent trip to the Mojave Trail, we had a brand spanking new jeep (<2k/2mo old) hydrolock and throw a rod. It was due to driver error and driving too fast through a stream. All other vehicles made it through without incident.

One word fellows: diesel. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> No plugs to get wet, no ecu under the dash etc. But you don't want to hear that. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> (in all fairness, I guess the trans computer would still be an issue if it was an auto.)

I've seen four vehicles hydrolock in my wheeling times. Two of them followed me through a deep hole, when I was driving 3.0/V6s. Both could have been prevented if they'd slowed down, as posted above. These days we try to avoid stream crossings if possible, and if not possible, we look for a hard bottom, and try to get across in the easiest place with a steady pace, and without shifting gears if avoidable.

Lemme know when we can get em. Down here <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Ive played with the 4d55 and own one thats broken, like most of em seem to be anymore <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Im holding out for a 4m40 atleast I really want 3.2L 4m41..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/oink.gif" alt="" /> But I dont think there available for import even for you Canadians are they?

I DO really like the 4M40, but oooooh, I still dream of the 4M41DiD. . We have to wait till they're 15 years old... <fingers tapping>

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> Va Stumpy, I'm the "honey wagon driver". Laugh about it every Friday! $$$$$$$

Hey haulin a load is haulin a load....you just happen to actually haul loads.



My hat is off yo you brother. Like my plumber friend used to say. "your sh!t is my bread and butter". <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Monty is dying a slow death! Stopped running yesterday lol. Time for some fun!

Interesting topics. I like reading stuff like this. But unfortunately, those tree huggers have tons more people trying to close down trails than we have trying to keep them open.

So Tellico is closed down for good or for now?

Hey when you start tearing into it let me know.

Had to go to Michigan for a funeral last week so she sat wet for over a week. Got some time today to dig in. Here is how she looks now




And here is part of the problem. Yummy!


The ECM and ETACs looks similar to the fuse block. I'm going to clean them all and see what happens. My drivers side power windows and door locks also look like that.

Question...I can't seem to locate the TCM/TCU/tranny computer. Is it integrated into the ECM as one unit? Thanks