Engine flooded...
08-03-2011, 11:56 AM
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Engine flooded...
I got stuck today coming off a slightly flooded roundabout and what seemed to be a low water line turned out to be a nightmare and bad judgment call on my part, car stalled and engine refused to start...car was towed and it is now sitting at Honda but the prognostic isn't good...seems that water got inside the engine and the rest is history..waiting for a call tomorrow morning from Honda for more bad news but in the meantime would love you guys to leave any feedback or past experiences regarding this, any comments that can help me deal with or be best informed about this distressing situation will be extremely welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
08-03-2011, 12:21 PM
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I just read the statement below on another S2K forum, which got me real scared to be honest:
"What's happened to the motor is something called "hydrolock". Theres no way around it. A complete rebuild or a new motor is a must"
"What's happened to the motor is something called "hydrolock". Theres no way around it. A complete rebuild or a new motor is a must"
08-03-2011, 12:29 PM
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Just wait till they come back to you, with a bit of luck the engine stalled before it sucked in too much water to damage everything.
Not saying you've got a big chance of it, but you never know...
Not saying you've got a big chance of it, but you never know...
08-03-2011, 12:33 PM
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If it is hydrolock then you will be looking for a new engine, i've seen it before on a few engines i have worked on where its been hydrolocked and one or 2 of the rods will be bent, the piston will be mullered which also damages the block and head.
Hopefully it will be something else rather than hydrolock!
Hopefully it will be something else rather than hydrolock!
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08-03-2011, 12:51 PM
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isn't this an insurance question?
my 1 year old XC70 4x4 was a CAT D in a sort of similar situation, the water was relatively low compared to what you are describing.. just enough to cause an electrical problem stopping the car in the flooded area. There was a bit of water in the air filter, but it didn't destroy the engine. The major issue was replacement cost of all of the pieces contaminated with crappy water..
my 1 year old XC70 4x4 was a CAT D in a sort of similar situation, the water was relatively low compared to what you are describing.. just enough to cause an electrical problem stopping the car in the flooded area. There was a bit of water in the air filter, but it didn't destroy the engine. The major issue was replacement cost of all of the pieces contaminated with crappy water..
08-03-2011, 12:52 PM
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What happened when you tried to start it again?
Am a bit worried about that because that would've meant after stalling you've still pumped water through... the engine will try and compress it and bang there's your banana rods
Am a bit worried about that because that would've meant after stalling you've still pumped water through... the engine will try and compress it and bang there's your banana rods