delusion

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i was pulling into this shopping plaza last night, and there was a big *** puddle... it wasnt super deep, probably like 5 inches. i couldnt get out of there cuz that would require me to back up into the street where cars are going by. so i decided to go thru... while going thru car stalled, and rolled to the less deep part. i turned the car off let it sit for a while, tried to start the engine, it turned and then stopped, tried again, it turned and i heard like a clunk! and it stopped, then i tried again but this time it would just click and nothing happened. got the car towed back to my complex and put it in a parking spot. disconnected the battery hoping that maybe there was some electric short and water would dry up by today... no dice, when i try to start i hear like a click and a high pitched whine which fades out and the engine doesnt turn at all. Electrics work fine in the car..

What should i expect to be broken?

I have the p1-sc setup the intake is down low, so it may have sucked water into it, but would that make the engine not start?

thanks alot

o2man98

Sounds like it sucked in some water and hydrolocked. Hopefully you did not bend a rod or anything else by cranking on it.

Pull your sparkplugs and turn it over and watch for water to get pushed out the plug holes.

TWS

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werd

water does not compress like air/fuel mixture. Lots of folks have found that our the hard way and had to replace their motors. As o2man98 said, hopefully you did not bend a rod. Sometimes people with a FTRA or supersucker will drive an LS1 through a deep puddle and have a rod shoot out the side of the block. Tends to ruin your whole day.

Pull all of your plugs and check for water in the cylinders.

RevGTO

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Pretty big price for the few hp that those setups give. Also pull the fuel pump fuse when you pull the plugs and crank it over.

delusion

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god dammit, i think its hydrolock as well. because it sounds like the starter works but the engine wont turn. its saturday i cant get it to a mechanic till monday dammit!!

HeapaShifter

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Try to turn over the engine with a breaker bar. If it's hydrolocked, it won't move at all.

But most likely you'll need a new engine. I've seen it happen too many times.

2_wacko

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My car got Hydrolocked about 2 years ago. It was pouring rain, went threw this low area and the same thing happen. Something shot of the block, had to get the motor replaced.

Domestic Demon

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Sorry to hear about that man, hope your engine isn't ruined.

This is the exact reason I'd rather duct incoming air through the stock Ram Air hood inlets rather than doing the "Free Ram Air mod". Same effect, without the dangers of sucking in water.

Speed Density

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IF you do start it, let it sit and run. Burn up the water, i did the same thing last year.

slimcracka

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yes not only a new motor but possible a new blower as well..not a good thing to happen..live and learn

cantdrv65

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Dont try cranking it again until all the spark plugs are out. then cross your fingers and pray.

shaun

thats what happened to my car. had 2 rods escape from the block lol.
try turning it in to the insurance if you have it.
they replaced the motor in my car right before i got it.

delusion

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update: the same thing happened to me as to this member: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showth...=starter+block

hydrolocked and starter broke off the block.

now im gonna try to deal with geico about this, but i dont know how they will take the fact that i have nitrous and a blower on the car

im looking for a used engine right now, LS6 or LS2, anyone know a good source besides ebay?

thanks.

spy2520

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sounds like you better yank some **** off and make it looks stock first.

dirtyblackhoe

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how often does this happen on a stock camaro?

bjamick

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i have the free ram air on mine but i really dont drive it in the rain unless when im driving it starts out of nowhere so we learn from your mistake how bad that sounds. im sorry to hear about it but i hope your insurance covers it.

Cummins

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Did you try cranking it more without removing the plugs?????

silverTA2002

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Everytime ANYONE drives through a deep puddle and sucks water up into the intake.


Word to the wise.... if your car stalls in a puddle DO NOT TRY TO START IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have it towed somewhere.

ATCFLYBOY02

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I hate to say this but the motor is locked up. I had that happen to my SBC Hydrolocked is the key here. GIECO will not insure modded cars or pay for one that is. Esp one w/ a Procharger. Before you call then make sure you take all of that off.

majeskyb

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Man, that sucks. Not sure if you've heard of them, but Trans Am Creations is a company in Florida that sells used F-body parts. I know you can get a used LS1 from them pretty cheap.

http://www.tacreationsusa.com/