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JustFresh · 08-28-2012, 10:01 PM

So today i managed to avoid all the puddles in Charleston, SC during an absolute downpour however there was one that i simply COULD NOT avoid… no other road to my condo. It seemed shallow at first but it was DEEP…

So my car shuts off. And I have an Injen CAI.

So i pushed the car to a dry area and try and crank it up. NOTHING.

Had the car towed to my house about an hour away and took off the silicone connector between the CAI and the throttle body and water POURED out.

So i removed all the spark plugs and turned it over a few times until water stopped shooting out of the cylinders.

I dried everything off the best i could and put all the spark plugs back in and after about 5 minutes that LLT was singing again!!

Changed the oil and flushed a few extra quarts through for good measure.

Drove the car about 25 miles without any issues so far.

At about 500 miles i will change the oil again just to make sure.

Any other suggestions?

Lil' Nasty · 08-28-2012, 11:24 PM

Wow that's pretty scary, maybe just check that nothing else is damp like electrical and etc. sorry that happened :(

KnightRiderSS · 08-28-2012, 11:44 PM

that, my friend, is a hydrolocked engine.....

I'd be listening for any unusual noises as hydrolocking an engine can do a lot of internal damage to the metal parts...

maybe you got off lucky and nothing got bent

2010_camaro · 08-29-2012, 01:15 AM

You got lucky as hell sir!

JustFresh · 08-29-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklin's Bee

Wow that's pretty scary, maybe just check that nothing else is damp like electrical and etc. sorry that happened :(

Everything electrical seems fine so far

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Originally Posted by KnightRiderSS

that, my friend, is a hydrolocked engine.....

I'd be listening for any unusual noises as hydrolocking an engine can do a lot of internal damage to the metal parts...

maybe you got off lucky and nothing got bent

I'm really hoping so. If i run into issues i will just take it to the deal and be like

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Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

You got lucky as hell sir!

I know i have horseshoes up my ass!

JohnZ · 08-29-2012, 01:49 AM

Do you have a hydro shield installed on your intake? Also, how did you go through the puddle, fast or slow? Just curious, in case I have to deal with a big puddle.

mydreamcar · 08-29-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KnightRiderSS

that, my friend, is a hydrolocked engine.....

I'd be listening for any unusual noises as hydrolocking an engine can do a lot of internal damage to the metal parts...

maybe you got off lucky and nothing got bent

I say take the car in to get checked, my freind did that to his car, he let it dry out and drove for about 6 months, after that the engine blew. Reason, bent rod, reason, from hydrolocking. What would have cost a third of the cost to fix cost him a remanufactured engine. over all cost was about 3k on a used mazda 3 engine with warrenty. I would think the camaro engine is going to be more. good luck

JustFresh · 09-03-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnZ

Do you have a hydro shield installed on your intake? Also, how did you go through the puddle, fast or slow? Just curious, in case I have to deal with a big puddle.

I have a hydroshield but i noticed that the elastic part had lost its elasticity and needs to be replaced. Its about 2 years old.

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Originally Posted by mydreamcar

I say take the car in to get checked, my freind did that to his car, he let it dry out and drove for about 6 months, after that the engine blew. Reason, bent rod, reason, from hydrolocking. What would have cost a third of the cost to fix cost him a remanufactured engine. over all cost was about 3k on a used mazda 3 engine with warrenty. I would think the camaro engine is going to be more. good luck

Seems to be running fine right now and i have 28k miles on the car....

the warranty on these cars is to 36k right?

hawkfe · 09-03-2012, 10:13 PM

I would check the hydroshield, I replaced my intake after having some problems with water, when I checked the hydroshield water went right through. Had mine installed for almost two years. Like anything I think the water repellent feature may wear off, may want to treat it with a water repellent product.

Sikoriko · 09-04-2012, 08:28 AM

anything new

Sikoriko · 09-04-2012, 08:29 AM

I dont think it was unless you had the throttle wide open to get enough water inside. it probably just stalled out.

JustFresh · 09-04-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hawkfe

I would check the hydroshield, I replaced my intake after having some problems with water, when I checked the hydroshield water went right through. Had mine installed for almost two years. Like anything I think the water repellent feature may wear off, may want to treat it with a water repellent product.

That's a good idea. I'm going to contact injen and ask them about this because even though there is a disclaimer on their website, this shouldn't really happen with a product that they offer as a "hydroshield"

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Originally Posted by Sikoriko

I dont think it was unless you had the throttle wide open to get enough water inside. it probably just stalled out.

i mean water shot out of the heads when i cranked the engine with the spark plugs out....

RickRay · 09-04-2012, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustFresh

I have a hydroshield but i noticed that the elastic part had lost its elasticity and needs to be replaced. Its about 2 years old.

Seems to be running fine right now and i have 28k miles on the car....

the warranty on these cars is to 36k right?

100,000 Miles - 6 Years Power Train

Angrybird 12 · 09-04-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JustFresh

Everything electrical seems fine so far

I'm really hoping so. If i run into issues i will just take it to the deal and be like

I know i have horseshoes up my ass!

Before taking it in to the dealer if you find problems you better put the factory air box back on. Just a suggestion.

08-28-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
JustFresh Drives: 2011 1LT RS M6 Black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 309	Hydrolocked Or So I Thought So today i managed to avoid all the puddles in Charleston, SC during an absolute downpour however there was one that i simply COULD NOT avoid… no other road to my condo. It seemed shallow at first but it was DEEP… So my car shuts off. And I have an Injen CAI. So i pushed the car to a dry area and try and crank it up. NOTHING. Had the car towed to my house about an hour away and took off the silicone connector between the CAI and the throttle body and water POURED out. So i removed all the spark plugs and turned it over a few times until water stopped shooting out of the cylinders. I dried everything off the best i could and put all the spark plugs back in and after about 5 minutes that LLT was singing again!! Changed the oil and flushed a few extra quarts through for good measure. Drove the car about 25 miles without any issues so far. At about 500 miles i will change the oil again just to make sure. Any other suggestions?

08-28-2012, 11:24 PM	#2
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Wow that's pretty scary, maybe just check that nothing else is damp like electrical and etc. sorry that happened :( __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

08-28-2012, 11:44 PM	#3
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	that, my friend, is a hydrolocked engine..... I'd be listening for any unusual noises as hydrolocking an engine can do a lot of internal damage to the metal parts... maybe you got off lucky and nothing got bent __________________

08-29-2012, 01:15 AM	#4
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08-29-2012, 01:49 AM	#6
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Do you have a hydro shield installed on your intake? Also, how did you go through the puddle, fast or slow? Just curious, in case I have to deal with a big puddle. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

09-03-2012, 10:13 PM	#9
hawkfe Drives: 2014 Stingray 3LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TX Posts: 738 View My Garage	I would check the hydroshield, I replaced my intake after having some problems with water, when I checked the hydroshield water went right through. Had mine installed for almost two years. Like anything I think the water repellent feature may wear off, may want to treat it with a water repellent product.

09-04-2012, 08:28 AM	#10
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	anything new

09-04-2012, 08:29 AM	#11
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	I dont think it was unless you had the throttle wide open to get enough water inside. it probably just stalled out.