HELP! CAI Sucked Up Water!

GNEU · 04-01-2011, 11:11 PM

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 · 04-01-2011, 11:42 PM

well, I hope it turns out ok

Jordo! · 04-01-2011, 11:45 PM

What brand intake?

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

bradz · 04-01-2011, 11:55 PM

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

ProfessorDave · 04-02-2011, 10:27 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

SPOHN · 04-01-2011, 11:54 PM

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

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 12:00 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, 12:07 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?

toner123 · 04-02-2011, 12:13 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, 12:33 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.

TBOX · 04-02-2011, 10:14 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 ***.

toner123 · 04-02-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

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, 11:03 AM

Quote:

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"

Cmike2780 · 04-02-2011, 11:17 AM

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.

frost · 04-02-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

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 ***.

There is a site for people like you, it's called my350z.com

04-01-2011, 11:11 PM	#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 12:02 AM.

04-01-2011, 11:42 PM	#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

04-01-2011, 11:45 PM	#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.

04-01-2011, 11:54 PM	#6 (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: 222	I've been hearing this alot about Injen intakes lately. __________________

04-02-2011, 12:00 AM	#7 (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

04-01-2011, 11:55 PM	#4 (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, 11:17 AM	#14 (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]

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