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Title: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Dihnekis on July 05, 2005, 10:30:07 PM
I took my 1994 2wd tracker out after some big rains, and I went through some deep water. It never got stuck, but my exhaust was having trouble from the start. I made it through everything but at the end it died, and now it won't start. The engine turns over and comes close to starting but it just dies again. It died about an hour ago, and I tried it since then and I'm going to try it again tomorrow. It was running fine, just had the putt putting sound of stuff in the exhaust.

Will it work if I just give it time, or are there steps I need to take to clear the engine after going through really deep water (headlights went under) My tracker is completely stock, and I was out with a Dodge 2500 V10 on 40" tires... didn't get stuck once and was doing great until it died.  The exhaust has a lot of mud in it I think.

Thanks for any help!
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Uncivilized on July 05, 2005, 10:34:02 PM
Will it actually roll over? It may be hydro-locked if you sucked up water. Remove the spark plugs and roll it over.
Could also be a wet distributor, remove cap, spray with WD40, or allow to dry, or replace.
Or-just wet wires, this will take time, open hood, allow to dry.
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: 1bigtracker on July 06, 2005, 12:32:36 AM
just let it sit for awhile.  this happens all the time.  you just have to let the water dry out of everything.

stu
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Dihnekis on July 06, 2005, 03:39:40 AM
Yep, I tried it again today and it started right up. I'm pretty amazed, its in complete working order and runs great... Now I need a lift and a locker.
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: adamd on July 06, 2005, 11:14:16 AM
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Yep, I tried it again today and it started right up. I'm pretty amazed, its in complete working order and runs great... Now I need a lift and a locker.


and 4x4.
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: 1bigtracker on July 06, 2005, 11:41:24 AM
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and 4x4.

and lockers ;) ;D

stu
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: SnoFalls on July 06, 2005, 11:58:43 AM
nah ... a 2wd with in a spool in the rear would give him HUGE bragging rights  ;D
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: 1bigtracker on July 06, 2005, 12:23:04 PM
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nah ... a 2wd with in a spool in the rear would give him HUGE bragging rights  ;D

well, less weight(no t-case, front axle)  but no low range or front wheel drive?  i can do without low range but the front 2 wheels?  when i broke the long axle in my front end i attempted to get back across the mud pit in the shallowest part and still got stuck :-/  

but i guess if you have never had it you don't know what your missing.  lol

stu
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Dihnekis on July 06, 2005, 04:22:27 PM
4x4 isn't really an option, unless I do a conversion somehow. I'm 17 and I have no job...

How hard would it be to make my tracker 4x4? And how much would it cost?
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: HotRod on July 06, 2005, 05:19:37 PM
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4x4 isn't really an option, unless I do a conversion somehow. I'm 17 and I have no job...

How hard would it be to make my tracker 4x4? And how much would it cost?

If ya were close to Portland Or, I'd make ya a good deal on the parts and help ya out.
but somebody didn't fill out their PROFILE ;)
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Dihnekis on July 07, 2005, 08:39:14 AM
Damn sorry I'll fill it out now, I forgot about that. Sadly I am no where near portland, just about as far away as possible. I'm in St. Augustine, Florida.
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: HotRod on July 07, 2005, 05:56:53 PM
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Damn sorry I'll fill it out now, I forgot about that. Sadly I am no where near portland, just about as far away as possible. I'm in St. Augustine, Florida.

Bummer, well, it's the thought that counts.
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Dihnekis on July 08, 2005, 03:24:57 AM
Thanks anyway.  ;D Is there a guide anywhere with a list of the parts I would need and how to do a conversion?
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Proud2BCDN on July 08, 2005, 03:35:47 AM
I'm thinking your best bet would be to find a complete non running donor vehicle...then you'll have all the parts you need for cheap
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Dihnekis on July 08, 2005, 10:49:17 AM
Yeah I'm gonna start checking junk yards around here... anyone got a non running 4x4 tracker/sidekick 89-94 (i think) that they wouldnt mind me taking off their hands? For money of course.
Title: Re: Took tracker through deep water, won't start
Post by: Suzuki1.8 on July 08, 2005, 04:14:16 PM
I should just give you my fourwheel drive and take your 2wd stuff since there is no way i can even take railroad track fast let around offroad. ;D