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AdamChoudhry · 05-02-2014, 09:43 AM

So I was on the highway and it starts down pouring. Flash flooding and I had to drive through about 6 inches of water and after about a 1/8 mile I started losing power and it sounded like it might stall. I pulled over and had my car towed to my apartment complex. I had to start the car to park it and It started right away with no engine light. Then it was a little shaky and almost sounded like it had a ghost cam or something. Engine light came back on.

Questions:

I know it isn't hydro-locked but will it be if I try driving it?

I'm stranded at college with no tools. Is it possible that it will dry out by itself?

Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks

kevint · 05-02-2014, 11:42 AM

Pull the plugs out and crank it over to get any of the remaining water out of the cylinders. Let the plugs, wires and coils dry out too, just to be safe.

RobertRS · 05-02-2014, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevint

Pull the plugs out and crank it over to get any of the remaining water out of the cylinders. Let the plugs, wires and coils dry out too, just to be safe.

Ummmmm...he ain't got no tools.......To the OP...I wouldn't drive it. Have it towed.

AdamChoudhry · 05-02-2014, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevint

Pull the plugs out and crank it over to get any of the remaining water out of the cylinders. Let the plugs, wires and coils dry out too, just to be safe.

I can get to a sears to get tools Do you know what I need to get plugs out?

Hannibal · 05-03-2014, 05:38 AM

If your intake picked up a little water and it runs rough, you've effectively steam cleaned the inside of the motor.

Pull the oil dipstick and see if the oil looks normal. If it's milky white, don't run the car. If it looks normal, you can drive it locally to see if matters improve. If they do, no tools are needed.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 05-03-2014, 10:23 AM

First thing I would do is remove the air filter which is likely soaked.

05-02-2014, 09:43 AM	#1
AdamChoudhry Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 63 View My Garage	HELP! Drove through a flood with Injen CAI So I was on the highway and it starts down pouring. Flash flooding and I had to drive through about 6 inches of water and after about a 1/8 mile I started losing power and it sounded like it might stall. I pulled over and had my car towed to my apartment complex. I had to start the car to park it and It started right away with no engine light. Then it was a little shaky and almost sounded like it had a ghost cam or something. Engine light came back on. Questions: I know it isn't hydro-locked but will it be if I try driving it? I'm stranded at college with no tools. Is it possible that it will dry out by itself? Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks __________________ Current Mods: MRT 2.0, Injen CAI, RX 3/8 Black Ice-olator, Rx Catch Can, 20x10 American Racing Black/Chrome wheels, JL Audio W7, Gill Inserts.

05-02-2014, 11:42 AM	#2
kevint Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 716	Pull the plugs out and crank it over to get any of the remaining water out of the cylinders. Let the plugs, wires and coils dry out too, just to be safe.

05-03-2014, 05:38 AM	#5
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	If your intake picked up a little water and it runs rough, you've effectively steam cleaned the inside of the motor. Pull the oil dipstick and see if the oil looks normal. If it's milky white, don't run the car. If it looks normal, you can drive it locally to see if matters improve. If they do, no tools are needed.

05-03-2014, 10:23 AM	#6
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	First thing I would do is remove the air filter which is likely soaked.