# How long do I have to wait until I can start my car after driving through water and stalling it out?

Posted by RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) on September 16, 2004 at 14:07:46: Ok, blond moment I guess. Other cars were getting through about 6" water, I figured I could. But lowered car with 4 guys and a CAI (forgot about that) = stalled car. The starter would turn but it just goes PMPH = hydrolocked I suppose. Gotta wait a day or two I guess? Stick a hair dryer up the throttle body? Would it help to hold the throttle open with a brick or something? Damn hurricanes! Replys: Good news (so far) RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 20:03:32 9/16/2004 (8) 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) When I have to go through larger puddles I always put the clutch in (so that the TB closes) and just coast through if I can... nm James (VE 5spd ) 16:37:08 9/16/2004 (0) The water was barely up the the curb, and it wasnt a big curb, maybe 4" of water. I'm crossing my fingers n/m RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 15:43:28 9/16/2004 (1) Plus I was in 2nd gear at 1200rpm maybe, the engine stalled, it didnt lock up (kept turning as I coasted down in gear but no power) n/m RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 15:45:34 9/16/2004 (0) wow good luck with changing the motor nm Alex (90 300zx) 15:36:00 9/16/2004 (0) stoopid man..... Matt (93SE) 14:28:46 9/16/2004 (5) I agree with all, except I would change oil BEFORE I'd crank it up, and change again once warmed up n/m John vdP (93 SE) 14:47:43 9/16/2004 (4) A little water isn't going to hurt it for a short period, and it's a waste of $$ if the engine is dead.. thus my recommendation to change afterwards. nm Matt (93SE) 14:49:10 9/16/2004 (3) Water is heavier than oil, so it sinks to the bottom where it's picked up. Highest demand for lube (at startup) will be met with water. Not so good for mains, hence my $5 recommendation n/m John vdP (93 SE) 14:57:50 9/16/2004 (2) For the cost, yeap. But if he ingested that much oil to dilute Jeff92se (92se) 15:09:32 9/16/2004 (0) good point. I figured it would just mix... but it has to be running for that to happen. nm Matt (93SE) 15:02:10 9/16/2004 (0)

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: Ok, blond moment I guess. Other cars were getting through about 6" water, I figured I could. But lowered car with 4 guys and a CAI (forgot about that) = stalled car. : The starter would turn but it just goes PMPH = hydrolocked I suppose. Gotta wait a day or two I guess? Stick a hair dryer up the throttle body? Would it help to hold the throttle open with a brick or something? Damn hurricanes!