Engine flooded?

servo370z · 12-20-2010, 05:49 PM

I parked it in the garage, so i shouldnt run it to dry it off or warm it up or anything like that?

TreeSemdyZee · 12-20-2010, 06:04 PM

Do not run it. I'd suggest draining the oil out. Let it drain for an extended period if you can. Check the drainage and see if there's any water in it. Also, pull your air filters and see if they're wet. If the filters are wet, I'd replace them. It may cost a decent chunk, but it's a whole lot cheaper than engine damage.

I basically lost my 350 due to flood. Over a 3 month period of time, I had the engine replaced. One cat, one O2 sensor, BCM module along with a lot of major headaches. That's why I now have a 370.

If you have water in the engine, running WILL NOT dry it out. It will cause the engine to seize up.

Hopefully, the hesitation you're having is only due to water in the filters which could be causing the MAF to have issues.

servo370z · 12-20-2010, 07:09 PM

When should I try to start it?

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12-20-2010, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
servo370z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pasadena Posts: 82 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	I parked it in the garage, so i shouldnt run it to dry it off or warm it up or anything like that?

12-20-2010, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Do not run it. I'd suggest draining the oil out. Let it drain for an extended period if you can. Check the drainage and see if there's any water in it. Also, pull your air filters and see if they're wet. If the filters are wet, I'd replace them. It may cost a decent chunk, but it's a whole lot cheaper than engine damage. I basically lost my 350 due to flood. Over a 3 month period of time, I had the engine replaced. One cat, one O2 sensor, BCM module along with a lot of major headaches. That's why I now have a 370. If you have water in the engine, running WILL NOT dry it out. It will cause the engine to seize up. Hopefully, the hesitation you're having is only due to water in the filters which could be causing the MAF to have issues.

12-20-2010, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
servo370z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pasadena Posts: 82 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	When should I try to start it?