HELP! CAI Sucked Up Water!

TreeSemdyZee · 04-02-2011, 02:37 AM

Yes. I had this happen to my 350. I did more than just get a little water in it. I had to have my engine replaced along with one catalytic converter, one O2 sensor, BCM module, and assorted other parts.

Trust me. I ain't makin' this up. This is why I'm now driving a 370. Three months of Hell.

Jordo! · 04-02-2011, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

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.

If compression is good and pretty even on all cylinders, you are fine.

Actually, anyone know what compression readings we should be getting?

It's really risky having the intake down by the road in FL -- we get horrendous flooding all the time!

Hopefully your motor is okay -- you might consider swapping your current intake for either a G3 (filters high up in bumper) or OEM airbox (which has built in cold air ducts!), high flow panel filters, and smooth intake tubes -- believe it or not, that will get you within a few whp of the pricier CAI set-ups.

If your compression readings are off, put it back to stock and take it to the dealer. If you are lucky thye might just warranty it -- if so they'll just replace the whole head (nonserviceable).

Good luck!

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 08:35 AM

i am putting it back to stock today and see if the dealer can do a compression test for me.

onzedge · 04-02-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GNEU

i am putting it back to stock today and see if the dealer can do a compression test for me.

Let's hope for the best. Good luck.

Red__Zed · 04-02-2011, 08:48 AM

Hope everything works out OK!

I wonder why he checked your transmission for water though.

TBOX · 04-02-2011, 11:14 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.

Geico does NOT have a plan for putting non dot parts on a car that are susceptible to damages like this.
I'll speak my mind when someone is being a theif, because if he does in fact file a claim that's exactly what he is.
If you decide to mod your car (which I'm all for), you should take responsibly for the fact that repairs are inevitable. I've been in this game long enough to see hundreds of jackasses rip companies off making them warranty repair blown motors because they cranked boost, or some crap like that. Stealing is stealing, it doesn't make it right because it's from a big business.

And not that I have to justify myself, but I'm 31 years old and haven't had a speeding ticket or accident in 10 years smart ***.

ProfessorDave · 04-02-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

-- water doesn't compress too well...

That has to be the understatement of the day, Jordo!

OP, I worry about this even in cars with stock intakes. The intake on my Mazda3 is right down by the front tire. Although they put baffles in to prevent water from getting sucked up, I still worry. Sounds like the water was in an odd place, and could have happened to anyone. Hope the Z is OK

toner123 · 04-02-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TBOX

Geico does NOT have a plan for putting non dot parts on a car that are susceptible to damages like this.
I'll speak my mind when someone is being a theif, because if he does in fact file a claim that's exactly what he is.
If you decide to mod your car (which I'm all for), you should take responsibly for the fact that repairs are inevitable. I've been in this game long enough to see hundreds of jackasses rip companies off making them warranty repair blown motors because they cranked boost, or some crap like that. Stealing is stealing, it doesn't make it right because it's from a big business.

And not that I have to justify myself, but I'm 31 years old and haven't had a speeding ticket or accident in 10 years smart ***.

LOL mechanical break down will cover and op is right comprehensive will cover this also. Don't tell me what geico will do I have a part time job there and my girl is full time there in the claims department. I am not going to sit here and argue with you. You are wrong and it is as simple as that, so move on with your life. Find a way to contribute or

If your rates are that high that your in here accusing him of being the reason then I have doubt to believe that the last accident/speeding ticket or any moving violation was 10 years or longer. I am 26 and I pay 106 each month and thats for two 2 cars(my Z and xterra) which both have 250 deductible on collision, and comprehensive.

370zFORme!! · 04-02-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TBOX

Geico does NOT have a plan for putting non dot parts on a car that are susceptible to damages like this.
I'll speak my mind when someone is being a theif, because if he does in fact file a claim that's exactly what he is.
If you decide to mod your car (which I'm all for), you should take responsibly for the fact that repairs are inevitable. I've been in this game long enough to see hundreds of jackasses rip companies off making them warranty repair blown motors because they cranked boost, or some crap like that. Stealing is stealing, it doesn't make it right because it's from a big business.

And not that I have to justify myself, but I'm 31 years old and haven't had a speeding ticket or accident in 10 years smart ***.

It's people like you that bring the site worth down. Here is this guy asking for help and advice because he didn't see the puddle and you call him ignorant? Geico has Mechanical breakdown coverage that people pay a premium for every month for situations like this. Sounds to me like youre the ignorant one for offering nothing but dumb *** remarks like "youre the reason my rates are high"

franky2222 · 04-02-2011, 12:07 PM

is this the INJENS CAI??? i cant fint no where in the thread confirming this thanks

1slow370 · 04-02-2011, 12:17 PM

yeah it's not valve you could have bent the rods, damaged the head gasket broken any number of fasteners, can't remember where but there was site with a good section on hydrolocked engines one had streched the head studs lift the cylinder an 1/8th inch and sprayed a fine line of oil like a laser all around a dyno test cell, be really really happy if ****'s not broke.

Cmike2780 · 04-02-2011, 12:17 PM

Is the injen intake really that low on the bumper? I was thinking about getting this before I heard about all these incidents.

@tbox
It's just part of the game. I just got back from the dealer for a valid warranty repair. My radio was malfunctioning. The tech came back and said they wouldn't replace the radio because the problem was intermittent and wasn't malfunctioning at the time. In other words, they didn't believe me. You should have seen their faces when I pulled up the video showing the malfunction. Priceless. Long story short, my new deck comes next week. Dealers want to make money like you not wanting to spend money.

At the same time a elderly lady next to me was getting service done. She said her 2009 Altima was getting poor gas milage. I thnk she said she had about 15k miles on the odo. The service tech said she needed an air filter change, throttle body cleaning and injector cleaning for a discounted price of $300 plus tax. It might not be "stealing" but I'd be pissed if someone tried to pull that crap with me.

370zFORme!! · 04-02-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Is the injen intake really that low on the bumper? I was thinking about getting this before I heard about all these incidents.

@tbox
It's just part of the game. I just got back from the dealer for a valid warranty repair. My radio was malfunctioning. The tech came back and said they wouldn't replace the radio because the problem was intermittent and wasn't malfunctioning at the time. In other words, they didn't believe me. You should have seen their faces when I pulled up the video showing the malfunction. Priceless. Long story short, my new deck comes next week. Dealers want to make money like you not wanting to spend money.

At the same time a elderly lady next to me was getting service done. She said her 2009 Altima was getting poor gas milage. I thnk she said she had about 15k miles on the odo. The service tech said she needed an air filter change, throttle body cleaning and injector cleaning for a discounted price of $300 plus tax. It might not be "stealing" but I'd be pissed if someone tried to pull that crap with me.

Well said!

fuzzywuzzy · 04-02-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GNEU

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...

NO! if the car was stock there would be no problem or damage but you changed it so yea, it is your fault

KaienZ34 · 04-02-2011, 01:32 PM

In his sig in shows he has injen intakes.

04-02-2011, 08:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
GNEU Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 83 Drives: 09-370z-White Rep Power: 15	i am putting it back to stock today and see if the dealer can do a compression test for me. __________________ 09 PW 370z SP - JP Vizage Lip - Kenwood DD HU - Injen Intake - Debadged - Berk HFC - F.I. CBE - More to come

04-02-2011, 12:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
franky2222 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: montreal Posts: 51 Drives: G37coupe/6MT Rep Power: 14	is this the INJENS CAI??? i cant fint no where in the thread confirming this thanks __________________ 08 G37s 6MT//UPREV//INJEN CAI//BERK HFC//20%//BATOVERLAYS//EIBACH//GTSPEC/

04-02-2011, 12:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	yeah it's not valve you could have bent the rods, damaged the head gasket broken any number of fasteners, can't remember where but there was site with a good section on hydrolocked engines one had streched the head studs lift the cylinder an 1/8th inch and sprayed a fine line of oil like a laser all around a dyno test cell, be really really happy if **'s not broke. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST** Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

04-02-2011, 12:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Is the injen intake really that low on the bumper? I was thinking about getting this before I heard about all these incidents. @tbox It's just part of the game. I just got back from the dealer for a valid warranty repair. My radio was malfunctioning. The tech came back and said they wouldn't replace the radio because the problem was intermittent and wasn't malfunctioning at the time. In other words, they didn't believe me. You should have seen their faces when I pulled up the video showing the malfunction. Priceless. Long story short, my new deck comes next week. Dealers want to make money like you not wanting to spend money. At the same time a elderly lady next to me was getting service done. She said her 2009 Altima was getting poor gas milage. I thnk she said she had about 15k miles on the odo. The service tech said she needed an air filter change, throttle body cleaning and injector cleaning for a discounted price of $300 plus tax. It might not be "stealing" but I'd be pissed if someone tried to pull that crap with me. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

04-02-2011, 01:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	In his sig in shows he has injen intakes. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

04-02-2011, 02:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Yes. I had this happen to my 350. I did more than just get a little water in it. I had to have my engine replaced along with one catalytic converter, one O2 sensor, BCM module, and assorted other parts. Trust me. I ain't makin' this up. This is why I'm now driving a 370. Three months of Hell.

04-02-2011, 08:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Hope everything works out OK! I wonder why he checked your transmission for water though.

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