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Ray O wrote:[color=blue]
> <csmarasigan@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1135139331.863113.125170@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
> >I recently read a review that, though it praised the Toyota Fortuner
> > overall, it criticized it for putting its computer system at the bottom
> > of the chassis, exposing it to possible damage in case you have to
> > drive through a flood.
> >
> > Is this really the case? Does that make the Fortuner useless in very
> > wet weather?
> >[/color]
>
> I do not think that the Fortuner was designed as an amphibious vehicle to be
> driven through floods. Driving through water that is deep enough to enter
> the passenger compartment will cause other problems, like ruined carpets and
> interior, and water in the transmission, transfer case, and differentials.
> I do not know where you intend to operate the vehicle but is should not be
> useless in very wet weather unless you routinely drive through floods.
>
> If you routinely drive through floods, consider modifications like snorkels
> for the transmission and differentials and waterproof wiring. I'm not sure
> about the civilian version, but the military version of the AM General
> Humvee sold in the U.S. can be driven with the hood submerged with a snorkel
> kit for the engine. Of course, the occupants have to be able to hold their
> breath for a LONG time, have snorkels or other breathing apparatus
> themselves :-)
> --
> Ray O
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Thanks! I was just wondering. The Fortuner is just a lovely vehicle.
Here in the Philippines you need to wait 6 months to get one. That's
how much its in demand here.