Jeep flooded, what to do?

standclear

I have a 08 landrover freelander2 tdi. I got caught in a flood in Balinasloe the other day and the jeep cut out in the middle of the water which was up past the bonnet! I got the jeep towed out and it managed to start again after a few minutes. every thing seems to be running fine but the interior carpets are soaked and I can hear water sloshing around underneath some where? Is the anyone in the east who specialises in drying out cars? also will there be any long term damage to the car do you think?

thanks guys

Midnight_EG

Well you've fucked your jeep by going bonnet deep, water into the intake, goes around your motor = goodbye engine.

746watts

water sloshing sound could be from water trapped in your exhaust system.
you are exceptionaly lucky not to have broken con rods or snapped the crank.
Buy a dehumidifier and sit it in the jeep until its dry.

also don't run the engine as you may have water sitting in your oil (engine breather tubes submerged will allow water ingress). you need to change the oil and filter asap.

thereitisgone

Bring to garage get them to drain water out then dry inside out and after that try and deal with the smell

standclear

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Well you've fucked your jeep by going bonnet deep, water into the intake, goes around your motor = goodbye engine.

jeep is actually driving fine. it started after a couple of minutes of being towed out. there is water sloshing around somewhere underneath but not sure where.

Midnight_EG

standclear wrote: »

jeep is actually driving fine. it started after a couple of minutes of being towed out. there is water sloshing around somewhere underneath but not sure where.

That's pretty damn lucky!

Do you hear a moving water sound, or is more of a squelch, as if something is soaked through rather than standing water?

spadder

Better again, get your spanners out, take out the furniture and carpets, powerwash the lot and let it all dry or else you will have a musty smell in the car forever.

biko

If she still runs everything else can be fixed *fingers crossed*

If you can, park it in a warm garage and remove everything not bolted down, or you can't unscrew. The water could be trapped in the boot under the mat or in door sills, or lots of places.
Prob best to bring her to a mechanic first to check underneath.

standclear

746watts wrote: »

water sloshing sound could be from water trapped in your exhaust system.
you are exceptionaly lucky not to have broken con rods or snapped the crank.
Buy a dehumidifier and sit it in the jeep until its dry.

also don't run the engine as you may have water sitting in your oil (engine breather tubes submerged will allow water ingress). you need to change the oil and filter asap.

ok, ive been driving it a bit since. :eek: how would you get water out of the exhaust? quite a bit of water gushed out after it was towed out and started

standclear

Midnight_EG wrote: »

That's pretty damn lucky!

Do you hear a moving water sound, or is more of a squelch, as if something is soaked through rather than standing water?

its moving around alright, its moving from one end of the car to the other when braking etc

Tech3

standclear wrote: »

ok, ive been driving it a bit since. :eek:

Not a good idea given that some water has probably mixed with the oil, you will ruin the engine if you continue to drive it.

Midnight_EG

standclear wrote: »

its moving around alright, its moving from one end of the car to the other when braking etc

You have water either underneath you, or in the doors I bet.

standclear

tech2 wrote: »

Not a good idea given that some water has probably mixed with the oil, you will ruin the engine if you continue to drive it.

will get it changed tommorow then so. thank for the tip.

746watts

standclear wrote: »

ok, ive been driving it a bit since. :eek: how would you get water out of the exhaust? quite a bit of water gushed out after it was towed out and started

Water in exhaust will boil off on a long journey and isn't a problem.
I strongly suggest you get oil and filter changed, oil is the lifeblood of your engine and if its contaminated with flood water your engine will not be lubricated properly and will grind itself to death very quickly. Find a mechanic to call round to the house if you've never serviced a car.
If the oil is clean, then you can be sure the engine is okay.
A workmate of mine did the same thing in Claregalway and he measured nearly 1.5 litres of water contaminating the oil. Luckily he got towed home and didn't start the engine until oil & filter changed and injectors removed to push out water.

standclear

Midnight_EG wrote: »

You have water either underneath you, or in the doors I bet.

i know its underneath alright, just not sure where......

Midnight_EG

standclear wrote: »

i know its underneath alright, just not sure where......

Rip up the carpet, soundproofer and expect a healthy suprise :P

peasant

Get it serviced anyway ...oil + filter changed, gearbox oil at least inspected, if not changed, diesel filter changed.
As mentioned, rip out everything you can, clean, leave to dry

Park on steep hills a lot, facing up, down and sideways to let water run out of cavities in the body. Then take it to someone who knows about underbody and cavity sealing and get all cavities flushed with clean water.

Once that is done ...try and get it into the baking oven of a paint shop over night and let it dry there.

KamiKazi

Just leave it out on the line for a bit to dry out

jrwings

Haha thats brilliant lol:D