superman1128

Just purchased a 350z that is hydro locked got a very good deal and figured I would with rebuild or do a v8 swap not sure yet. Haven't had a chance to take it apart the previous owner took out the spark plugs and stuff and said the oil was mixed with water. No clanking sound from what he told me the oil is a Carmel color. He went through a puddle slowly but had a cold air intake which is how the water came in. My question is if the oil and waters drained what are the chances that with new spark plugs and oil the engine would run? If nothing was bent obviously. Never dealt wi a hydro locked motor so any advice ideas would be greatly appreciated.

andre12031948

Then the water mixed with the oil.

Changing the oil, then the plugs & turning the key, sounds like fun. You never know

superman1128

One way or another it's going to be fun

Noobtacular

Try taking all the spark plugs out and pouring a little diesel into the cylinders and let it soak the trying turning the crank by hand and let the diesel air out

kiuso00

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Did you buy it off craigslist ? In west palm by any chance?

ninevoltz

I hydro locked my '84 300ZX Turbo many years ago when I was in the Navy, in Hawaii. I drove it through a flooded section of the base like an idiot. I took out the spark plugs and turned it over, shooting water about 15 feet into the air. (I also got the living crap shocked out of me while unhooking the battery and standing in a foot of water.)

I just changed the oil and put it all back together. It ran fine for another ten years. I would recommend getting some of that engine flushing stuff (it's like diesel in a can) and run it through the engine first though.

binder

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Chances are with the tiny weak rods in these engines when the water locked up the engine it bent a rod. Just cleaning it out might allow it to run but I definitely wouldn't trust it without inspecting the rods considering the poor track record these cars have with rod failure.

Z33Garage

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When you remove the spark plugs, you can add some WD-40 to each cyl to help remove any moisture that is inside. Then change the fluids and plugs and turn the key. See what happens.

jhc

I think I would get clear tubing and a shop-vac before the wd. Gl

superman1128

Yes why did you know him?

superman1128

Tried working on it today but weather wasn't permitting going to try tomorrow wil see what happens

kiuso00

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I didnt know the guy but we texted a couple couple times , he wanted to trade the axis rims for my oem 18's and some cash but i was lazy to drive all the way up there , i live in hialeah so its a long drive , nice looking car judging by the pics

superman1128

car is in Miami lakes I might be selling the rims if I buy stocks as they aren't the rims I actually want. thought I could use the money to rebuild the motor if your still interested pm me if you are

kiuso00

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Ok , cool , i p'med you

silva92

lmk i wanted them wheels too