ok im gonna go try that now and ill let everyone wether or not it works....if it does work is there anything else i should do to ensure that the motor will run properly and not have any long term damage?

 

change the oil...

But if there is any damage (likely) it could be as bad as a broken rod, cracked sleeve, etc... to something as minor as a bent rod that you may not notice right away. If it starts up and makes no noise, I'd STILL get it to a shop (don't drive it or run the engine for too long) so they can check to see if a rod is bent (bycan measure piston height in the bore as a basic test, but a visual from the bottom of the motor will tell a lot.

Thats a start.... but basically you did whats called "Hydrolock"... google it up and read all about it, and get other tips and tricks. Its a serious thing and even running through a puddle at idle can completely ruin a motor.

 

Water on the plugs?

J

 

no there wasnt any water on the plugs....i just took the plugs out and cranked the engine and sure enough water did shoot out of the cylinders....i cranked it until there wasnt any water coming out but it actually didnt shoot out much water...its out in the sun right now without the plugs hoping that everything dries up before i put everything back on and try to start her up....if it does start im just going to drive it to a shop and tell them what happened and to check it out for me...does anyone know any reputable shops around here i can take it to?

 

Call John or Paul (Metcalf who responded to your Tampa post) at 727.344.1800 I am thinking you DON’T want it to just dry out since you do not want the rings to cease on the sleeves, maybe wrong though. You do need to dump the oil and filter. Call them and see what you need to do to get it over to the shop located in Pinellas Park.

J

 

ok so should i dump the oil and the filter before i try and start the car back up? ill give them a call and take it to them so i can get it checked out to make sure there isnt any serious damage or what needs to be replaced IF the car starts up at all. if not then ill just get it towed over there once i hear back from my insurance

 

Call and see what they recommend. Me, I would place plugs in and see if it will start BUT do not let it run. If it starts, dump oil/filter and start and run a while, probably going to bitch for a bit. Plan on dumping oil/filter within a couple of days if not at lht or sooner. If the S won't start, time for a tow.

J

 

I would not drive it regardless of turn over or not...Flat bed it or tow to shop....let them asses the situation and run tests before trying to run the car.

I am with Joe on calling immediately and folowing their directions

 

thanks for the advice guys...i called lht and talked to john and im just waiting for the tow truck now so i can get it towed over to them...i really appreciate the advice..ill let you know how things go later on tonight..

 

COOL!

Hope everything goes as good as possible!

J