Supratad Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Gawd, I've only had the thing a month. Today my road was blocked by maybe a foot, maybe less of water, I've driven through double that in the Supra with no trouble, but I stopped in this. I think I hesitated and backed off while entering into the water. The engine stopped but not with a massive bang that I might have expected if I'd hydro locked it. It wasn't high enough to get over the door cill but I had to step out and push it backwards out of the water and wait for the RAC, who I had to pay as they don't do stupidity clauses. The air inlet iw way above, but the fan churning must have chucked water up inside. There was a small amount of water in the filter box, but none running back out the intake pipe. The oil on the dipstick seemed ok, but there might have been some spots of water on the dipstick. I'm praying to the god I don't even believe in that I haven't borked it totally. Its in a the local garage getting checked over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 If there isn't much water in the box i wouldnt be too worried. my guess is the rear pipes were covered. blocking the exit, choked the engine and thats why it conked out. if it was a low mounted filter and the filter element was wet or sodden then i'd be worried. if in your case the filter was pretty dry (i'm guessing) it won;t have hydro lock. water has to get in from the intake side. and i doubt that you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'm hoping not. It wouldn't start again though, only half a turn. Maybe the starter is shafted. Given the way I feel, £500s worth of minor repairs would see me grateful compared to a smashed engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 +1 on ^^^^^^ I am sure it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 I've been making a series of rash decisions lately that have all turned out bad. Time for some introspective life re-evaluation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 give it time to dry out, 24 hours or a couple of days, you'd be suprised how they spring abck into life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Get the plugs out and turn the car over to ensure no water is still present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Get the plugs out and turn the car over to ensure no water is still present. +1 Also dont kick yourself. Its no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Good luck. From what you have said it ought to be ok....just need to give it time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 ^^^^What Stew said, good luck with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hope its ok mate! I used to plough through flooded bits on an old road in my previous Coupe to work most days (up to the to and usually covering half my headlamps), ...as it was worth £1500 lol Now though,, I get up that tiny bit earlier and go the long way... not worth risking it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Garage have done compression tests and say all cylinders are fine, despite there being some small amount of water inside. They've popped the plugs out, oiled the bores and stuck a heater under the ramp to dry it all out. They might try to start it tomorrow. I noticed when I dropped it off that the windows weren't stepping back up when the door shuts. Hopeful;ly thats either some sort of reset or will jsut resolve itself with drying out. I best get some crystals from Wilkingsons to help any dampness inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Find someone with a dehumidifier for the inside mate, silica gel wont do sod all if you have anything more than a tiny bit of moisture in the air. Dehumidifier will work much better. All the best with it, sounds like it should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 good luck its not the first zed here to get stuck in a flood but the others were more serious outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Garage phoned me this afternoon, its all up and running. They've changed the oil and air filters, dried it all out and it all runs fine. They said they had performed "several road tests" which sounded a bit worrying, knowing how garages can be with the sportier car, but all in all a best outcome for what could have been disastrous. I will spend the weekend drying her out with a small heater. Although a long drive with the AC on would dehumidify it, but by long I mean an 8 hour round trip. I could go visit my mother pre-christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdean Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 if in doubt get some engine flush replace plugs do a oil+ filter change fingers crossed!! weve got flood damaged cars back from the dead your should be no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 They've done all that today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 engine flush is a last resort, i wouldn't be running that stuff if at all possible. can often do more harm than good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Glad it was all sorted in the end watch out for anymore floods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Garage did the right thing and you got away with having a hefty bill for a new engine. Good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Well, £400. It stings but not as much as it could do. THere is still some water in the carpets under the seats. Are there any body shelll drain plugs under there, as I think there may be water in the body under the carpet at that lowest point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Don't know the answers to your questions but really pleased you've got your Zed back, it could've been so much worse We know what you won't be driving through again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 £400 for an oil and filter change?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Two oil changes, one air filter. Complete strip of inlet side, compression testing and general drying out. Six hours labour was the biggest slice, with VAT I've just had the seats out and lifted the carpets, it was full of water down there. No way of draining it but I sponged it out and have a blow heater in there now. So a warning, even if you can drive through without swamping the engine, the body itself will let water in and that will sit under your carpets. Don't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I swam a bit deeper in the 2007 floods in mine after I'd only had it a few days - it turned out fine and hasn't put a foot wrong since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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