Hydrolock

Jmigs81 · 03-03-2012, 04:07 PM

I drove through a puddle today and 10min later when I goosed it hard it sputtered a little bit......normal giving it gas was fine....I haven't tried it yet.....what are you guys' thoughts on this? I am hoping it isn't hydro locked.

Kingbaby · 03-03-2012, 04:19 PM

lucky...

how long did you keep it on, after you got it to start again?

Jmigs81 · 03-03-2012, 04:29 PM

It never stopped.........I just never gunned it again......I think it was the MAF sensor acting up....I am going to wait till tonight before I start it up again.

Kingbaby · 03-03-2012, 04:33 PM

alright...well have someone if you can monitor your exhaust fumes for white smoke! If there is white smoke then an oil change and a checking of the spark plugs may be in order! Also in the meanwhile remove the air filters and check if still soaked, then MAF.

Good Luck!

Jmigs81 · 03-03-2012, 04:40 PM

The crazy thing is that it was a regular puddle, I hear you have to really submerge the filter.

Kingbaby · 03-03-2012, 04:41 PM

then you should be fine...(SHOULD)

canes7 · 03-03-2012, 05:06 PM

Hydrolock = cylinders filled with water. Usually ends with bent connecting rods and a huge repair bill.

You may be having ignition trouble. Weak spark.

MaDMaXX · 03-03-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canes7

Hydrolock = cylinders filled with water. Usually ends with bent connecting rods and a huge repair bill.

You may be having ignition trouble. Weak spark.

This....

I would check to see if your air filter is even wet to begin with!!

370ZilverZ · 03-03-2012, 07:10 PM

I hydrolocked once. Resulted in a rod out the side of the block. This is why I installed K&N Typhoons. Gotta be a deep a$$ puddle now! Sounds like you lucked out though.

Jmigs81 · 03-03-2012, 07:47 PM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the info.

03-03-2012, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jmigs81 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 33 Drives: 2012 Silver Base Man Rep Power: 13	Hydrolock I drove through a puddle today and 10min later when I goosed it hard it sputtered a little bit......normal giving it gas was fine....I haven't tried it yet.....what are you guys' thoughts on this? I am hoping it isn't hydro locked.

03-03-2012, 07:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	I hydrolocked once. Resulted in a rod out the side of the block. This is why I installed K&N Typhoons. Gotta be a deep a$$ puddle now! Sounds like you lucked out though. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

03-03-2012, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jmigs81 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 33 Drives: 2012 Silver Base Man Rep Power: 13	It never stopped.........I just never gunned it again......I think it was the MAF sensor acting up....I am going to wait till tonight before I start it up again.

03-03-2012, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jmigs81 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 33 Drives: 2012 Silver Base Man Rep Power: 13	The crazy thing is that it was a regular puddle, I hear you have to really submerge the filter.

03-03-2012, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
canes7 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NC Posts: 129 Drives: '11 BC/Tour/Spt/7at Rep Power: 14	Hydrolock = cylinders filled with water. Usually ends with bent connecting rods and a huge repair bill. You may be having ignition trouble. Weak spark.

03-03-2012, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jmigs81 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 33 Drives: 2012 Silver Base Man Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys! I really appreciate the info.