Took a road I normally don't take on the way to work today... Bad idea. Hit what looked to be a tiny puddle on the edge of the road, turned out to be about 8 inches deep... Water + engine = bad news. This has happened before, but in the past just some wires got wet so I'd just let it dry a little and it'd start back up fine. Not today. Not wanting to risk any damage I pulled the plug wires... Water galore. It's probably dead and I probably won't see the track this year (or get a nice new car) thanks to VDOTs amazing job at keeping our roads decent, but at least I'll have VTEC. Yay for driving a shitty old blazer all summer. :x
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
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You might be okay mike. This happened to my buddies 525i. We hit a puddle and water got all in the spark plug holes. We vaccumed all the water out and let things dry and everything was fine.
Was your air filter wet?
Nick
D'oh, sorry to hear that Mike.
Mike Wrote:Took a road I normally don't take on the way to work today... Bad idea. Hit what looked to be a tiny puddle on the edge of the road, turned out to be about 8 inches deep... Water + engine = bad news. This has happened before, but in the past just some wires got wet so I'd just let it dry a little and it'd start back up fine. Not today. Not wanting to risk any damage I pulled the plug wires... Water galore. It's probably dead and I probably won't see the track this year (or get a nice new car) thanks to VDOTs amazing job at keeping our roads decent, but at least I'll have VTEC. Yay for driving a shitty old blazer all summer. :x
...holy crap man...i'm sorry 
that sux to hear about that, will insurance take car of anything?
what are your plans?
Nick325is Wrote:You might be okay mike. This happened to my buddies 525i. We hit a puddle and water got all in the spark plug holes. We vaccumed all the water out and let things dry and everything was fine.
Was your air filter wet?
Nick
Drenched... :?
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
theguywiththeSi Wrote:that sux to hear about that, will insurance take car of anything?
what are your plans?
i haven't talked to insurance yet, but i'm pretty sure they'll only cover the original motor. that may not be so bad though, that's probably at least a grand or two including shop labor, right? i dunno... either way, vtec is the plan.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
har har har - april fools
My two feet.
It wasn't even raining hard yesterday. But just for that joke I'll be sure to pour koolaid in your gas tank next time I see you.
2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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bastiges! there is still water around from those downpours early this week.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
Well I'll pour koolaid in your gas tank anyway.
2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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This is great news Mike. You got insurance to help pay for a motor swap. You lucky bastard :wink:
Noyan USA imports JDM motors and they're based in Manassa so you save on shipping.
JohnC Wrote:har har har - april fools
I'm with stupid
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
Good one Mike
Why do people just post what they are thinking? Without thinking.
2012 Ford Mustang
1995 BMW 540i/A
1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
jackstands Wrote:This is great news Mike. You got insurance to help pay for a motor swap. You lucky bastard :wink:
Noyan USA imports JDM motors and they're based in Manassa so you save on shipping. you're a little late to the party
parrrrrtyyyyyy!
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
sorry to hear about your engine man. hey, at least you didnt aquaplane into a house or something.
JohnC Wrote:har har har - april fools
sorry i'm late... just woke up on my day off, bitches!
1994 Ford Ranger
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3
ScottyB Wrote:sorry to hear about your engine man. hey, at least you didnt aquaplane into a house or something. hint: read the whole thread before replying 
Evan Wrote:ScottyB Wrote:sorry to hear about your engine man. hey, at least you didnt aquaplane into a house or something. hint: read the whole thread before replying
i did. i'm just saying, "hey, coulda been even worse"...or something like that.
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