I'm not trying to be an ass, really! Just trying to understand.

Wisc, the engine would absolutely not turn over, as there was enough water to prevent compression, which is what I understand to be the definition of hydrolock. It was siezed. Just nothing broke.

I think most hydrolock will damage the engine because it ususally occurs when the car is at speed and you hit a deep puddle. That said, I don't think damage to the engine is necessarily part of the hydrolock definition, even though damage usually occurs.

Then again, I know way more about beer than cars, so please feel free to flame away.

 

most definitions I saw involved some kind of damage ocurring, but I guess it's a horse a piece. nothing either one of us should lose sleep over. i suppose theoretically it's possible to hydrolock, where the engine won't turn over, but you don't cause damage.

how did you fix it?

 

Had to remove the spark plugs and blow the water out the holes.

 

lol sounds like fun. wish i was there.

 

It happened to me also. About 2 years ago. Also with an AEM intake. It was rain
ing very hard and my car was parked, but apparently the filter got soaked anyhow. Attempted to start the car and blew apart the #4 cylinder wall.

Lucky for me Honda covered it under warranty and I had a new motor in 4 days

 

Well, I guess there's no question that that was hydrolock.

Did Honda know about the intake and still cover the engine?

 

Yeah, right. It was a real blast! I wish I wasn't there.