Safe fording / wading depths ??

Mr-E · 25-06-2007, 21:58

With reference to the months worth of rain which we've received here in the Midlands over last 24 hours, I was wondering if there are any figures for the safe fording / wading depth on the new Octavia ?

After having negotiated several areas of standing water today on my travels (I have a TDi vRS estate) and being unable to find anything in the handbook, my next point of call was here.

I thought that if anyone has any info, then it might be of relevance not only to myself but to other forum members who either live or have to travel through low lying areas.

**VRStu** · 25-06-2007, 22:02

The lower door sill I would imagine. Anything above that and you are in danger of getting water in. The air intake should be well above that.

gadgetman · 25-06-2007, 22:19

I drove from Corby to Kettering through deep water the Good Friday the NI GF deal was signed in 97.

I had water up to the lights of a P reg Clio. The trick is DO NOT STOP other wise the engine and air filters block and kill the engine. Mine didn't get wet in the cabin at all, although there was a slight ingress in the boot.

All depends how well they designed the seal locations on the Octavia I Guess! Thinking back, I was pretty brave to do what I, and others did that day!

runboy · 25-06-2007, 23:49

I think, but please check as I'm not 100%, but the air intake on my Octy is, looking at the front of the car, top right of the grill. Lift the bonnet and you will see what I mean.

sworrall · 26-06-2007, 02:52

do you reckon this fabia got though ok?

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gillywibble · 26-06-2007, 07:34

Important to remember is that if you do go through water not to slow down too much, as this can potentially cause the water level to rise over the air intake (i.e. the wave that you are making will move forward).

bahnstormer vrs · 26-06-2007, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworrall

do you reckon this fabia got though ok?

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Maybe it did, but I doubt that its foglights were working afterwards. If it had stopped water would likely have filled back into the exhaust.

Personally, I would stick to the door sill level.

Mater · 26-06-2007, 08:02

Anything above 1mm id avoid otherwise you wheelspin like a B**ch

Seriously though i wouldnt go above the level of the bottom of the exhaust tail pipe. Last thing you want is to have to stop and all that water to get into your exhaust and potentially the Turbo/Engine

Borderspeed · 26-06-2007, 17:26

As deep as I want as long as it doesn't submerge the snorkel

OOps wrong forum,that will be my Land Rovers then

Cheers,
Steve

andy2407 · 26-06-2007, 18:19

Heard a couple of stories on the news about cars going through deep water and creating "mini tidal waves" that then flood peoples' houses. There was also one story about a wave causing a shop plate glass window to break, so maybe an idea to consider the surroundings as wel as your car when doing some fording!

Mr Grumpy · 26-06-2007, 18:23

If I didn't think I could drink the whole puddle, if it were beer, I wouldn't drive through it.............

Mater · 26-06-2007, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy2407

Heard a couple of stories on the news about cars going through deep water and creating "mini tidal waves" that then flood peoples' houses. There was also one story about a wave causing a shop plate glass window to break, so maybe an idea to consider the surroundings as wel as your car when doing some fording!

Might try that near the Porsche garage

smstext · 26-06-2007, 20:54

i went through water monday that went up to the sills, and the n/s/f door seals leaked even through they are put on and held in exactly the same way as the other doors, not impressed!!

sworrall · 26-06-2007, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

i went through water monday that went up to the sills, and the n/s/f door seals leaked even through they are put on and held in exactly the same way as the other doors, not impressed!!

to be fair though your skoda wasnt really designed to do this...

25-06-2007, 21:58	#1
Mr-E Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 60 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDi estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Safe fording / wading depths ?? With reference to the months worth of rain which we've received here in the Midlands over last 24 hours, I was wondering if there are any figures for the safe fording / wading depth on the new Octavia ? After having negotiated several areas of standing water today on my travels (I have a TDi vRS estate) and being unable to find anything in the handbook, my next point of call was here. I thought that if anyone has any info, then it might be of relevance not only to myself but to other forum members who either live or have to travel through low lying areas.

25-06-2007, 22:02	#2
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25-06-2007, 22:19	#3
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,381 Members Car: Thanks: 219 Thanked 117 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Safe fording / wading depths ?? I drove from Corby to Kettering through deep water the Good Friday the NI GF deal was signed in 97. I had water up to the lights of a P reg Clio. The trick is DO NOT STOP other wise the engine and air filters block and kill the engine. Mine didn't get wet in the cabin at all, although there was a slight ingress in the boot. All depends how well they designed the seal locations on the Octavia I Guess! Thinking back, I was pretty brave to do what I, and others did that day!

25-06-2007, 23:49	#4
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26-06-2007, 02:52	#5
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26-06-2007, 08:02	#8
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26-06-2007, 17:26	#9
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26-06-2007, 18:19	#10
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26-06-2007, 20:54	#13
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