370z's make really s*#t boats...

Majestik · 03-06-2010, 02:49 AM

Long story short - I saw water on the road, looked shallow, wasn't. Drove thru, water mangled my front plates and plate cover ripped off, engine cut out, car floated a few feet, I got a little sea sick. Car won't start. Funny smells and
gurgling noises. Tow truck came and towed home. RACV says hydralics locked (whatever that means) and water in air ducts....

Need to tow to
dealer on Tuesday and told not to start engine.

Fully insured with $500 excess but really worried now...

Anyone have a similar insurance claim on past cars before as I've heard there might even be an engine replacement required!!?? Argh the downtime!

I'm strangely stressed about this situation

shumby · 03-06-2010, 02:55 AM

well this means you ae getting a new engine. might get a SC from GTM at the same time.

ducky · 03-06-2010, 04:29 AM

that suck @xx dude..that why i learn to avoid them..or atleast not driving in the rain..

choonga · 03-06-2010, 09:15 AM

hydro lock... not hydrolics lock... lol

its when your engine takes in water and tried to compress it..... bad stuff... new engine time!

CBRich · 03-06-2010, 10:30 AM

Water does not compress. Air does. So when the piston comes flying up to compress the water it is stopped in it's tracks but the crankshaft and rest of the pistons keep moving. Bent connecting rods, busted crankshaft, and a bunch of other bad stuff happens.

vipor · 03-06-2010, 11:48 AM

ewwy

Trips · 03-06-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

ewwy

frost · 03-06-2010, 12:13 PM

Pretty crappy scenario.

Trips · 03-06-2010, 12:15 PM

Next time carry the Oars

frost · 03-06-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Next time carry the Oars

Or get some pontoons

Trips · 03-06-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Or get some pontoons

MightyBobo · 03-06-2010, 12:29 PM

frost · 03-06-2010, 12:31 PM

Trips · 03-06-2010, 12:34 PM

WARNING! WARNING! We're Taking on Water!!!!!!!!!!

frost · 03-06-2010, 12:35 PM

03-06-2010, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Majestik Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SE Melbourne, Australia Posts: 800 Drives: '13 Jet Black R35GTR Rep Power: 17	*370z's make really s#t boats...** Long story short - I saw water on the road, looked shallow, wasn't. Drove thru, water mangled my front plates and plate cover ripped off, engine cut out, car floated a few feet, I got a little sea sick. Car won't start. Funny smells and gurgling noises. Tow truck came and towed home. RACV says hydralics locked (whatever that means) and water in air ducts.... Need to tow to dealer on Tuesday and told not to start engine. Fully insured with $500 excess but really worried now... Anyone have a similar insurance claim on past cars before as I've heard there might even be an engine replacement required!!?? Argh the downtime! I'm strangely stressed about this situation

03-06-2010, 02:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	well this means you ae getting a new engine. might get a SC from GTM at the same time. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

03-06-2010, 11:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	ewwy __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Next time carry the Oars __________________

03-06-2010, 12:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	__________________ I don't own a car anymore.

03-06-2010, 04:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 16	that suck @xx dude..that why i learn to avoid them..or atleast not driving in the rain..

03-06-2010, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
choonga Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 51 Drives: Red 09 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	hydro lock... not hydrolics lock... lol its when your engine takes in water and tried to compress it..... bad stuff... new engine time!

03-06-2010, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Water does not compress. Air does. So when the piston comes flying up to compress the water it is stopped in it's tracks but the crankshaft and rest of the pistons keep moving. Bent connecting rods, busted crankshaft, and a bunch of other bad stuff happens.

03-06-2010, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Pretty crappy scenario.

03-06-2010, 12:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
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03-06-2010, 12:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	WARNING! WARNING! We're Taking on Water!!!!!!!!!! __________________

03-06-2010, 12:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
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