WOw...I'll def be followng this thread. Surely hope everything works out OK.

Joe way2 go giving the young man advice and getting w/LHT.

 

Air and water d onot compress the same AT all. I have seen quite a few rods shot through oil pans from this same scenario. good luck and hope all works out.

 

ok well just dropped my car off at LHT and just waiting for the insurance to call me tomorrow so lht can get my s2k back on the road soon..

 

oh and joe thanks a lot for the advice on taking it to LHT...those guys were awsome so far...ill keep this thread updated..

 

Word of advice to everyone else reading this thread.....
DO NOT TRY TO START YOUR CAR IF IT STALLS OUT FROM A HARD RAIN OR DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If your car stalls put the flashers on and be safe, get the car out of the road. If you have tools and time pull the plugs and dry out the air filter. Crank the car a few times with the plugs removed to blow out the water. Replace the plugs and air filter then, check the oil to see if water made it’s way into the crank case. If water is in the oil change the oil before restarting the car.
If you can not do this have the car towed to someone that can.
Starting a car after a water stall can be a $5,000 mistake

 

You are correct Puddy.. Trying to turn over a hydro locked motor will cause even more problems.

 

oh yes..i found that out first hand...crappy experience but its a learning lesson...

 

No problem Rae! The crew at LHT are top notch and Paul has worked some real majic on my S. Hope everything is cool with the S and glad I could help. Keep us posted.

J

 

AND do not drive into water more than an inch deep. This is especially for those of us with an aftermarket intake. I have an AEM that goes LOW into the bumper, I dread driving in the rain and will go 30 miles out of my way to stay out of puddles. I does not take much and as mentioned before idle is enough to destoy an engine. Water in the cylinder might as well be concrete, it does not compress and that is why it is catastophic when it make it into the cylenders , it has noplace to go, neither do the pistons.

 

yeah i definitly will keep updating the thread J....the guys at LHT really seem great and hopefully they'll get my S up and running in no time..