HELP! CAI Sucked Up Water!

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 12:11 AM

Had quite a scare yesterday, ******* monsoon in Orlando! Drove over a flooded mall entrance, (did see the water until i was already in it), car lost power, won't shut down completely and didn't wanted to start. Waited 10 sec than tried to start it again, the engine was choking and there was so much smoke everywhere. It finally started but my car definitely did not want to go far, so parked it for like an hour, hoping all the water drains out and my intake would dried up a little (still raining like a mofo). But when I drove it again, everytime I push down hard on the gas the car just jerks really hard when it shifts. Brought it to the mechanic this morning, he told me that my cam sensor got wet and the cold air intake prob sucked up some water. He changed my oil to make sure there was no water in my oil and he checked the transmission to make sure there was no water in there either. Right now she is fine but I am hoping I didn’t do too much damage. So far now check engine light (knock on wood). I am letting her sit for the day to dry out. Anybody ever run in to this problem? What did you do? Did you notice any problems later on?

cfweber · 04-02-2011, 12:42 AM

well, I hope it turns out ok

Jordo! · 04-02-2011, 12:45 AM

What brand intake?

The major question is whether you bent any valves -- water doesn't compress too well...

SPOHN · 04-02-2011, 12:54 AM

I've been hearing this alot about Injen intakes lately.

bradz · 04-02-2011, 12:55 AM

I guess, he got Injen intake. You are very lucky; you didn't hydrolock your engine.

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 01:00 AM

taking her in to nissan next tuesday to get the valves and transmission checked. thank god for Geico, if there is anything wrong Geico will cover it!

TBOX · 04-02-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GNEU

taking her in to nissan next tuesday to get the valves and transmission checked. thank god for Geico, if there is anything wrong Geico will cover it!

Geico shouldn't cover this. If they do, you're the reason my rates are high.

You put a snorkel on your car to scoop up water and you drive your car thru a flood and you expect someone else to pay for your ignorance?

MikeUCFL · 04-02-2011, 01:08 AM

Hopefully you're ok! I killed my GSR in 08' via hydrolocking on 408 (all that construction didn't let standing water drain out well). Very sad day for me :\

XLR8SN · 04-02-2011, 01:11 AM

Before you take it to the dealer...I would suggest to swap back to the OEM intakes. If the dealer sees the CAI and is not mod friendly...then they are more than likely to deny your claim and it will be out of pocket to repair any possible damages. Even more so if you try to have insurance cover any damages.

toner123 · 04-02-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TBOX

Geico shouldn't cover this. If they do, you're the reason my rates are high.

You put a snorkel on your car to scoop up water and you drive your car thru a flood and you expect someone else to pay for your ignorance?

wow dude relax. Geico has a plan that you pay for extra that covers this. I want to say it is mechanical breakdown. So stop with the ignorant *** remark. Your rates are high because you probably drive like a A hole and got speeding tickets and also maybe some accidents with in the last 5 years. Your rates are bassed off of your age, vehical worth, driving record, and location such as population and estimated accidents per year. He does not have any impact on your rates.

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TBOX

Geico shouldn't cover this. If they do, you're the reason my rates are high.

You put a snorkel on your car to scoop up water and you drive your car thru a flood and you expect someone else to pay for your ignorance?

dam bro chill, it was raining like a mofo, didn't see the the huge puddle cuz the road were black, but this shitt is cover under ur comprehensive (weather conditions). lol iam the reason ur rates are high...diick...

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by toner123

wow dude relax. Geico has a plan that you pay for extra that covers this. I want to say it is mechanical breakdown. So stop with the ignorant *** remark. Your rates are high because you probably drive like a A hole and got speeding tickets and also maybe some accidents with in the last 5 years. Your rates are bassed off of your age, vehical worth, driving record, and location such as population and estimated accidents per year. He does not have any impact on your rates.

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeUCFL

Hopefully you're ok! I killed my GSR in 08' via hydrolocking on 408 (all that construction didn't let standing water drain out well). Very sad day for me :\

i feel ya. Orlando suck with the draining...

christian370z · 04-02-2011, 01:57 AM

Yikes, another water issue with Injens. I am glad the car seems to be running ok all things considered, no harm in getting a compression test done just to make sure.

onzedge · 04-02-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GNEU

i feel ya. Orlando suck with the draining...

You should immediately move out of Florida. It is quite obviously not a CAI friendly state.

04-02-2011, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
GNEU Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 83 Drives: 09-370z-White Rep Power: 15	HELP! CAI Sucked Up Water! Had quite a scare yesterday, ******* monsoon in Orlando! Drove over a flooded mall entrance, (did see the water until i was already in it), car lost power, won't shut down completely and didn't wanted to start. Waited 10 sec than tried to start it again, the engine was choking and there was so much smoke everywhere. It finally started but my car definitely did not want to go far, so parked it for like an hour, hoping all the water drains out and my intake would dried up a little (still raining like a mofo). But when I drove it again, everytime I push down hard on the gas the car just jerks really hard when it shifts. Brought it to the mechanic this morning, he told me that my cam sensor got wet and the cold air intake prob sucked up some water. He changed my oil to make sure there was no water in my oil and he checked the transmission to make sure there was no water in there either. Right now she is fine but I am hoping I didn’t do too much damage. So far now check engine light (knock on wood). I am letting her sit for the day to dry out. Anybody ever run in to this problem? What did you do? Did you notice any problems later on? __________________ 09 PW 370z SP - JP Vizage Lip - Kenwood DD HU - Injen Intake - Debadged - Berk HFC - F.I. CBE - More to come Last edited by GNEU; 04-02-2011 at 01:02 AM.

04-02-2011, 12:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 15	wow well, I hope it turns out ok

04-02-2011, 12:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	What brand intake? The major question is whether you bent any valves -- water doesn't compress too well... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

04-02-2011, 12:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I've been hearing this alot about Injen intakes lately. __________________

04-02-2011, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
GNEU Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 83 Drives: 09-370z-White Rep Power: 15	taking her in to nissan next tuesday to get the valves and transmission checked. thank god for Geico, if there is anything wrong Geico will cover it! __________________ 09 PW 370z SP - JP Vizage Lip - Kenwood DD HU - Injen Intake - Debadged - Berk HFC - F.I. CBE - More to come

04-02-2011, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
bradz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pinellas County Florida Posts: 348 Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd Rep Power: 16	I guess, he got Injen intake. You are very lucky; you didn't hydrolock your engine.

04-02-2011, 01:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
MikeUCFL Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 67 Drives: '12 370Z Mag Blk 6MT Rep Power: 16	Hopefully you're ok! I killed my GSR in 08' via hydrolocking on 408 (all that construction didn't let standing water drain out well). Very sad day for me :\

04-02-2011, 01:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	Before you take it to the dealer...I would suggest to swap back to the OEM intakes. If the dealer sees the CAI and is not mod friendly...then they are more than likely to deny your claim and it will be out of pocket to repair any possible damages. Even more so if you try to have insurance cover any damages.

04-02-2011, 01:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Yikes, another water issue with Injens. I am glad the car seems to be running ok all things considered, no harm in getting a compression test done just to make sure. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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