Nearly hydrolocked the engine. Need some help to work thru the issues.
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Probably not, but if any of the bearings are damaged the end result could be the same: a blown motor. Do you really want to abuse this beautifully built, alloy VQ by running it without properly assessing any water damage?
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A "new, used engine"? What you really mean is a used engine from a totaled car. That is an option, although it means you don't have much idea of what condition that engine is in, outside of what the scrap yard tells you. Another option is to buy a rebuilt shortblock or engine, and use the water-damaged engine as a core. Either way, it's still a serious penalty for misjudging a "puddle".
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A "new, used engine"? What you really mean is a used engine from a totaled car. That is an option, although it means you don't have much idea of what condition that engine is in, outside of what the scrap yard tells you. Another option is to buy a rebuilt shortblock or engine, and use the water-damaged engine as a core. Either way, it's still a serious penalty for misjudging a "puddle".
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Yeah, not a new engine. Just a salvage engine and use mine as a core to pull parts from. Cheapest I could find so far in Texas is around $1700. I hate to give up on the car since it's in excellent condition and relatively low miles.
Ethically, I wouldn't feel right about passing on a problem to someone else. Even a dealership.
Ethically, I wouldn't feel right about passing on a problem to someone else. Even a dealership.
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Dealerships are the worst, I wouldn't feel bad about passing on a problem to a dealership, they would just stick it in an auction anyways...
I wouldn't sell private party though unless I disclosed everything I know...
In your situation I would probably just start taking it all apart.
I wouldn't sell private party though unless I disclosed everything I know...
In your situation I would probably just start taking it all apart.
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What is the likelihood that its the head gasket? If water is in the oil then it's all over the engine block and heads. Any way to flush that out?
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You're grasping at straws, but the likelihood is higher if you were losing significant compression and engine performance BEFORE the swim. There's no way to shortcut repairing the damage to a flooded engine. After disassembly, you'll need to use a good parts washer and some elbow grease to properly get all the water out. Oil, water and the precision build of your VQ are not a good mix.
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