HELP! CAI Sucked Up Water!

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TBOX

Geico shouldn't cover this. If they do, you're the reason my rates are high.

You put a snorkel on your car to scoop up water and you drive your car thru a flood and you expect someone else to pay for your ignorance?

dam bro chill, it was raining like a mofo, didn't see the the huge puddle cuz the road were black, but this shitt is cover under ur comprehensive (weather conditions). lol iam the reason ur rates are high...diick...

fuzzywuzzy · 04-02-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GNEU

dam bro chill, it was raining like a mofo, didn't see the the huge puddle cuz the road were black, but this shitt is cover under ur comprehensive (weather conditions). lol iam the reason ur rates are high...diick...

NO! if the car was stock there would be no problem or damage but you changed it so yea, it is your fault

MikeUCFL · 04-02-2011, 12:08 AM

Hopefully you're ok! I killed my GSR in 08' via hydrolocking on 408 (all that construction didn't let standing water drain out well). Very sad day for me :\

XLR8SN · 04-02-2011, 12:11 AM

Before you take it to the dealer...I would suggest to swap back to the OEM intakes. If the dealer sees the CAI and is not mod friendly...then they are more than likely to deny your claim and it will be out of pocket to repair any possible damages. Even more so if you try to have insurance cover any damages.

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeUCFL

Hopefully you're ok! I killed my GSR in 08' via hydrolocking on 408 (all that construction didn't let standing water drain out well). Very sad day for me :\

i feel ya. Orlando suck with the draining...

onzedge · 04-02-2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GNEU

i feel ya. Orlando suck with the draining...

You should immediately move out of Florida. It is quite obviously not a CAI friendly state.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-02-2011, 01:37 AM

Yes. I had this happen to my 350. I did more than just get a little water in it. I had to have my engine replaced along with one catalytic converter, one O2 sensor, BCM module, and assorted other parts.

Trust me. I ain't makin' this up. This is why I'm now driving a 370. Three months of Hell.

christian370z · 04-02-2011, 12:57 AM

Yikes, another water issue with Injens. I am glad the car seems to be running ok all things considered, no harm in getting a compression test done just to make sure.

Jordo! · 04-02-2011, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Yikes, another water issue with Injens. I am glad the car seems to be running ok all things considered, no harm in getting a compression test done just to make sure.

If compression is good and pretty even on all cylinders, you are fine.

Actually, anyone know what compression readings we should be getting?

It's really risky having the intake down by the road in FL -- we get horrendous flooding all the time!

Hopefully your motor is okay -- you might consider swapping your current intake for either a G3 (filters high up in bumper) or OEM airbox (which has built in cold air ducts!), high flow panel filters, and smooth intake tubes -- believe it or not, that will get you within a few whp of the pricier CAI set-ups.

If your compression readings are off, put it back to stock and take it to the dealer. If you are lucky thye might just warranty it -- if so they'll just replace the whole head (nonserviceable).

Good luck!

GNEU · 04-02-2011, 07:35 AM

i am putting it back to stock today and see if the dealer can do a compression test for me.

onzedge · 04-02-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GNEU

i am putting it back to stock today and see if the dealer can do a compression test for me.

Let's hope for the best. Good luck.

Red__Zed · 04-02-2011, 07:48 AM

Hope everything works out OK!

I wonder why he checked your transmission for water though.

franky2222 · 04-02-2011, 11:07 AM

is this the INJENS CAI??? i cant fint no where in the thread confirming this thanks

1slow370 · 04-02-2011, 11:17 AM

yeah it's not valve you could have bent the rods, damaged the head gasket broken any number of fasteners, can't remember where but there was site with a good section on hydrolocked engines one had streched the head studs lift the cylinder an 1/8th inch and sprayed a fine line of oil like a laser all around a dyno test cell, be really really happy if ****'s not broke.

Jordo! · 04-02-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

yeah it's not valve you could have bent the rods, damaged the head gasket broken any number of fasteners, can't remember where but there was site with a good section on hydrolocked engines one had streched the head studs lift the cylinder an 1/8th inch and sprayed a fine line of oil like a laser all around a dyno test cell, be really really happy if ****'s not broke.

Good point on the rods -- I just figured if a rod was spun, he'd hear "tok tok tok" at idle as a dead give away. If head gasket blow it'll probably start overheating -- are you saying it shouldn't bend a valve?

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christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 433	Yikes, another water issue with Injens. I am glad the car seems to be running ok all things considered, no harm in getting a compression test done just to make sure. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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GNEU Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 83 Drives: 09-370z-White Rep Power: 16	i am putting it back to stock today and see if the dealer can do a compression test for me. __________________ 09 PW 370z SP - JP Vizage Lip - Kenwood DD HU - Injen Intake - Debadged - Berk HFC - F.I. CBE - More to come

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	yeah it's not valve you could have bent the rods, damaged the head gasket broken any number of fasteners, can't remember where but there was site with a good section on hydrolocked engines one had streched the head studs lift the cylinder an 1/8th inch and sprayed a fine line of oil like a laser all around a dyno test cell, be really really happy if **'s not broke. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST** Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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04-02-2011, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
MikeUCFL Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 67 Drives: '12 370Z Mag Blk 6MT Rep Power: 17	Hopefully you're ok! I killed my GSR in 08' via hydrolocking on 408 (all that construction didn't let standing water drain out well). Very sad day for me :\

04-02-2011, 12:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 17	Before you take it to the dealer...I would suggest to swap back to the OEM intakes. If the dealer sees the CAI and is not mod friendly...then they are more than likely to deny your claim and it will be out of pocket to repair any possible damages. Even more so if you try to have insurance cover any damages.

04-02-2011, 01:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Yes. I had this happen to my 350. I did more than just get a little water in it. I had to have my engine replaced along with one catalytic converter, one O2 sensor, BCM module, and assorted other parts. Trust me. I ain't makin' this up. This is why I'm now driving a 370. Three months of Hell.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Hope everything works out OK! I wonder why he checked your transmission for water though.

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