Flooded Redline!

[Black_Indiana_RL]

My car got flooded today by flood waters here in Martinsville. I got it to dry ground and let it dry out for several hours. The water got up to the the bottom of the door sills. I checked the oil and it doesnt appear to have any water in the oil which is good. When I turn the key it will turn on the radio and the dashboard cluster will light up. I tried popping the clutch in 2nd to turn her over, it did kick over for less then a second but died right after.

Any suggestions about what I should do to get her running again.

(I would love to get it on a lift an look in the intake for water but I dont think I can get to a lift anytime soon)

[theneelster]

Originally Posted by Black_Indiana_RL

My car got flooded today by flood waters here in Martinsville. I got it to dry ground and let it dry out for several hours. The water got up to the the bottom of the door sills. I checked the oil and it doesnt appear to have any water in the oil which is good. When I turn the key it will turn on the radio and the dashboard cluster will light up. I tried popping the clutch in 2nd to turn her over, it did kick over for less then a second but died right after.

Any suggestions about what I should do to get her running again.

(I would love to get it on a lift an look in the intake for water but I dont think I can get to a lift anytime soon)

Maybe a new starter (maybe alternator as well)? As long as you didn't suck any water into the engine it should be fine.

Take off the intake if you have an aftermarket intake and let it air dry outside the car.

Finally, if you can get your car to a slope try a hard start...get it rolling pop the clutch and try to fire her up; see if it starts...if not...you may have a major problem.

[all4glh]

Make sure shit is dry before you try to start it and cause a bigger mess.

[Black_Indiana_RL]

It kicked over for a second when i popped the clutch in second but died after.

[Black_Indiana_RL]

i am going to let her dry out all tonight and not even try to start it again till tomorrow late afternoon.

[jmuffe01]

was the car running when it was in the water?

[Black_Indiana_RL]

Unfortunately, yes it was running. I was trying to get it to higher ground to avoid damage... that didnt so much work out. I actually pushed it out by myself then had someone tow me to a lot higher ground.

[Black_Indiana_RL]

I forgot to mention that if I had left my car their it would have been upto the windshield or possibly been washed away

[jmuffe01]

Originally Posted by Black_Indiana_RL

Unfortunately, yes it was running. I was trying to get it to higher ground to avoid damage... that didnt so much work out. I actually pushed it out by myself then had someone tow me to a lot higher ground.

pull the plugs check for water with the plugs out try rocking it in gear with some body watchin to see if the pistons move .......i have a sneaking suspension you might have fried your motor

[bigd2010]

i woulda left it there! i could only wish my rl would get flooded