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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Drove Thru A Deep Puddle Of Rain...car Stalled And Wont Start...having It Towed To Garage..what Should We Be Looking For? What Is The Process Of Elimination Here? Thanks Dp
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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sorry to say but 90% chance that u are screwed. most likely your motor is hydro locked. basically it is full of water and you are probably gonna need a short block, possibly get by with honing and a rebuild. it could be something else but... i told you worst case scenario, but that is usually what happens when people stall in water.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GIVE EM' THE BIRD
sorry to say but 90% chance that u are screwed. most likely your motor is hydro locked. basically it is full of water and you are probably gonna need a short block, possibly get by with honing and a rebuild. it could be something else but... i told you worst case scenario, but that is usually what happens when people stall in water.
Did it die a few seconds after you drove through it?

... I'd also take it to AutoZone and have em scan it if you don't have a scan tool at home before you panic too much!
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GIVE EM' THE BIRD
sorry to say but 90% chance that u are screwed. most likely your motor is hydro locked. basically it is full of water and you are probably gonna need a short block, possibly get by with honing and a rebuild. it could be something else but... i told you worst case scenario, but that is usually what happens when people stall in water.
yup, youre most likely screwd. time to go for a bigger block
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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HOW FAST WHERE YOU DRIVING!!!! ...Unless you have an SLP CAI then its pretty ******* diff to get water in there past your filter!
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