my car became a boat

[DAVID12691]

We got that same storm here in Greensboro. I was over at a friends house and had to go home but had to pull over and park under the covered "drop off zone" of a building and wait it out. It was some of the heaviest rain ii have ever seen.

[wise]

Originally Posted by SSNIGHTMARE

wow, good thing u didn't have a 4th gen.

Or even worse, a 4th gen LT1.

[Lightrider]

Originally Posted by SC2150

If they were submerged it's a good chace they did. What happens is the cool water cause contraction of the fluids and the vent will actually suck in water.

Good point.

Drain the differential and be safe. And if you're already in deeper water and have a manual, try not to use the clutch and change gears. You'll suck in water and whatever junk is in it between your pressure and clutch plates.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

I would have to agree with Nightfall. Getting the vehicle checked for some peace of mind would be the way I would take care of it. Better safe than sorry in this sort of situation. Hopefully everything is as it should be and you are able to keep enjoying your Camaro. Keep us updated should you have the vehicle checked.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

[formare]

Wheel bearings, and rusty piston sleeevs in the break calipers. Maybe? Anyone else?

[suplex]

Originally Posted by justin2fast4u

So the other day i was driving on interstate 40 through the winston salem area when an awful storm started...the rain was coming down so hard and puddles of water were everywhere....had to drive 10-15 mph the entire time....then i came up on a low lying area that was at least 1-2 feet of water....There was really no stopping after i seen it, car felt like it just started floating and i barely made it through. Im surprised water didn't come through the door cracks or anything. Scared the crap out of me....i felt like i didnt even have control of the car....it just floated through it.
I believe the water was about 3 inches below the camaro emblem on the side...It was the worst experience ive had with my car.

Is there anything i need to watch out for or worry about all that water underneath the car? Could water have gotten in anything, it was clearly above the exhaust....anyone else had an experience like this?

The most amazing part of this experience is that no water came inside the car. I always heard that if water gets up to the level of your dashboard...it's totaled!

Another thing I have heard about is that Volkswagen Beetles would literally float as they were that water tight. Not sure if the newer ones that are retro styled to look like the older ones do, but the originals did float. Who knows, maybe the Camaro is water tight too?

I'm thrilled that nothing happened to it

[Nightfall]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I would have to agree with Nightfall. Getting the vehicle checked for some peace of mind would be the way I would take care of it. Better safe than sorry in this sort of situation. Hopefully everything is as it should be and you are able to keep enjoying your Camaro. Keep us updated should you have the vehicle checked.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

even the gm guy agrees with me this boosts my ego thats awsome

[Slick1]

Originally Posted by SC2150

All connectors are weather proof so should be no issues as long as it was freshwater. Now, if you have a CAI that draws from low in the front you were lucky not to have hydrolocked the motor. Most have no issue in the normal 3-4" puddles, but as deep as you describe even the stock air box could have ingested and the results are pretzeled rods...

Yeah Hydrolocking is no joke. I've seen a few truck motors meet their deaths from water.

Originally Posted by Cam 427

Something to consider...The vents for the rear end and transmission may have allowed some water get in. Might be a good idea to have them checked

Exactly what I was going to say. May want to check the oil too. If it's milky get it out of there. Chances are though that if it was less then 5 minutes you were in it then it wouldn't find it's way in there and especially if you're moving.

[GrandPrixGXP]

So it is possible to get a CAI that's safe in higher water?

[SC2150]

Originally Posted by formare

Wheel bearings, and rusty piston sleeevs in the break calipers. Maybe? Anyone else?

The Gen 5 camaro has all sealed whelle bearings (non servicable)so no issue there, abd the brake calipers are subject to water all the time so no issues there.

Good thought though!

[Nightfall]

Originally Posted by SC2150

The Gen 5 camaro has all sealed whelle bearings (non servicable)so no issue there, abd the brake calipers are subject to water all the time so no issues there.

Good thought though!

did not know the wheel bearings were sealed good to know ugh would suck to have them replaced then fixed THE HORROR

[justin2fast4u]

Originally Posted by nancygrl

Where the heck on I-40 was this? Just want to know so I don't ever go that way when it rains

right through winston salem, like right by the city right before the ballpark if ur heading west....one of the downhill areas, im guessing the drains are clogged or something, water was just sitting...it had only been raining for 15 minutes