Car died whilst driving in flooded road after earthquake!

[aftershock]

ive got a big problem, my car died whilst driving in flooded road after the earthquake yesterday, was going good then a asshole in 4wd coming toward me at more speed than needed pushed a wave over the bonnet.

that was the end,engine died,sucked in a lot of water i think,got all covers off now,trying to dry it out,wont turn over,sounds like the battery is dead,is that possible,starter motor,fuses,i have no idea where to start?

any one had the same problem before?

what can i try?

[SchumieFan]

first of all, glad to hear you are okay.

sorry mate, that engine is poked

[dstocks]

Yep, engines hate water (can compress air in pistons, but not water). If it gets inside its game over im afraid. I wont drive through more than 10cm in the fto. If you were driving through enough water to go over the bonnet then itll have sucked it right up. Is particularly risky if you have a pod filter

[Bennoz]

Ouch. Yeah that'll be a bent rod...

[Chiinkstarrh]

badluck man, hope everythings goes well for new zealand though

[aftershock]

no pod filter,but filter was soaked,hoping engine shorted out cutting power before damage was done,but its not turning over yet,gotta get my tools from work tomorrow and try get the crank turning,then its time to call my insurance company!

[Astron_Boy]

Pull the spark plugs out and crank the engine.
If you have water spraying out of the points where the plugs would be.
Then you will have other worse things that will mean dead engine.

sucks to hear dude.

[yotka]

Your username is aptly named though.

[aftershock]

Your username is aptly named though.

you got that right,been using it for about 10 years now after my fondness for the aftershock drink.

[Bennoz]

Your username is aptly named though.

you got that right,been using it for about 10 years now after my fondness for the aftershock drink.

That stuff is lethal... especially when combined with Absynth!

*Woozies*

[zuihoujueding]

my ex mirage drove through a puddle of water, and it was a lot deeper than i thought. The engine cough for a few minutes and its ok again.

[SchumieFan]

Your username is aptly named though.

you got that right,been using it for about 10 years now after my fondness for the aftershock drink.

That stuff is lethal... especially when combined with Absynth!

*Woozies*

many, many a hangover!

[aftershock]

FIXED!!

Lucky escape on both fronts.

all it took was 1 good mechanic.

motor was hydrolocked,fortunately the engine had cut out before any damage could be caused, engine has been flushed,all filters,plugs and oil changed and hes running as good as newish again.

[zuihoujueding]

thats good news mate. what the damaged? $$$

[Bennoz]

Result!

[aftershock]

thats good news mate. what the damaged? $$$

suprisingly cheap,under $600, but we will have to see how it goes for a month or so, hopefully no gremlins swam into other electronic parts.

[Zender]

you lucky bugger,mines toast with all the plugs out wont turn more than 180 degree's.

[aftershock]

sorry to hear it. mine cut out straight away and didnt get and revs on it when flooded which i assume helped as nothing got bent.

take it in to someone that knows their stuff,might be more costly but at least they have the right tools and knowledge,might be cheaper in the long run.

[sublime19]

One time we went on a mini-meet, this was a good 4.5 years ago. Myself, AJ and Frozenwaffles (hasn't been on forums for at least 4 years).

It was raining, his car was lowered, his air intake led his pod filter towards the bottom of the car. He drove into a big puddle of water, goodbye car.

So sadly, as people have said.. gone. Sucks buddy

[vipfto]

so you bought your FTO when you were 14 and a half years old subbie