I have a AEM CAI on my car and it is raining pretty hard in the morning in oc. I tried to avoid all puddles as best as i could going to work. i ran thru 1 pretty big puddle but i didnt touch the throttle. I went slow all the way there..my engine did sputter a little bit when i got near work and died in idle once. The engine is still able to start up fine but im just afraid of having anythin worst happen...Wat can I do? I have minimal tools like screw driver and wrench. Will the small amount of water be able to dry out it self if i leave it there for a while? is it ok to disconnect the CAI piping near throttle body until i get home if still raining? help appreciated!


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i believe you can run without the piping and filter as long as all of the hoses are hooked up where they are supposed to be. i can't picture the intake in my head right now. and as far as the water goes i would find someone with a air compressor and pull my plugs and blow it out and let it dry out if you are worried about the water. as long as it's only a small amount you should be fine and letting it evap. i'm not totally sure if that would definaty fix it but atleast it's easy and requires only a wrench and your fingers along with the air tank and blow valve. but if you are going to be driving it home before you try my idea then the water should just be blown out of the exhaust. it might run like crap for a little bit (if at all). just my thoughts hope i helped.

 

thanks...i disconnected the piping for now and made sure it was all dry...my car is running normal now...will reconnect after sun comes up and filter is dry and will change oil soon..


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If you get the filter wet, it is much harder for the engine to pull air, so it may die at idle.

Water vapor is fine in the engine. many people water inject turbocharged vehicles. the internal temperatures of a running engine will instantly evaporate water.

When you hydrolock you suck up a large amount of incompressible water into the engine, when the engine goes through its compression cycle, it either stops the engine , or forces the water through the piston rings into the block. it can cause alot of physical damage this way, bending metal etc.

a running engine should clear out any water from intake maybe WOT it to be sure

go ahead and change your oil, as a precaution, better off being safe.

 

There is a drain plug at the lowest bend of the AEM, just before it goes into the fender in front of the wheel...pull that rubber plug to drain any water that may be in the tubing.