# Good news (so far)

Posted by RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) on September 16, 2004 at 20:03:32: In Reply to: How long do I have to wait until I can start my car after driving through water and stalling it out? posted by RosenKen on September 16, 2004 at 14:07:46: Plugs out and cranked engine, pretty sweet watching all the water get pumped out. It really didnt seem like much. Anyway the engine cranks over just fine, I can only hear the starter motor spinning very quickly and no other unusual sounds. Plus all six cylinders were pushing the water spray out equally (poor man's compression test?). Gonna let the car sit overnight with the plugs out to let it dry out, then I'll try it in the afternoon. Wish me luck! Replys: WTB: VE30DE in good condition RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 08:47:21 9/17/2004 (1) your in Chicago? We could have grabbed a beer. :( n/m unsigned (92SE (new and improved with 3 pedals)/89GXE & Porsche 944 & 04 GTO) 16:38:36 9/17/2004 (0) Nice: I'd use a heatgun to accelerate the water out of the cyls, and use WD-40, made to displace water and protect metal. Small rust spots will rub off, but will lead to early oil consumption. n/m John vdP (93 SE) 07:35:23 9/17/2004 (0) Good luck! Pretty amazing we got so many guys on this board who know their stuff eh? :) n/m Will (93 4dsc) 22:48:10 9/16/2004 (0) pour some oil (tablespoon or so) into each cylinder and crank some more.. --> Matt (93SE) 21:49:21 9/16/2004 (3) If he's running the engine, isn't there oil in there already? n/m Jeff92se (92se) 10:02:48 9/17/2004 (2) yeah, but its in the pan, right? this way its nice fresh oil straight to each cylinder. n/m mentat (93se 5spd) 10:54:12 9/17/2004 (1) Not sure how much H20 could work it's way past the cylinder rings Jeff92se (92se) 11:18:54 9/17/2004 (0)

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: Plugs out and cranked engine, pretty sweet watching all the water get pumped out. It really didnt seem like much. Anyway the engine cranks over just fine, I can only hear the starter motor spinning very quickly and no other unusual sounds. Plus all six cylinders were pushing the water spray out equally (poor man's compression test?). : Gonna let the car sit overnight with the plugs out to let it dry out, then I'll try it in the afternoon. Wish me luck!