HELP! CAI Sucked Up Water!
 

Had quite a scare yesterday, ******* monsoon in Orlando! Drove over a flooded mall entrance, (did see the water until i was already in it), car lost power, won't shut down completely and didn't wanted to start. Waited 10 sec than tried to start it again, the engine was choking and there was so much smoke everywhere. It finally started but my car definitely did not want to go far, so parked it for like an hour, hoping all the water drains out and my intake would dried up a little (still raining like a mofo). But when I drove it again, everytime I push down hard on the gas the car just jerks really hard when it shifts. Brought it to the mechanic this morning, he told me that my cam sensor got wet and the cold air intake prob sucked up some water. He changed my oil to make sure there was no water in my oil and he checked the transmission to make sure there was no water in there either. Right now she is fine but I am hoping I didn’t do too much damage. So far now check engine light (knock on wood). I am letting her sit for the day to dry out. Anybody ever run in to this problem? What did you do? Did you notice any problems later on?

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well, I hope it turns out ok

What brand intake?

The major question is whether you bent any valves -- water doesn't compress too well...

I've been hearing this alot about Injen intakes lately.

I guess, he got Injen intake. You are very lucky; you didn't hydrolock your engine.

taking her in to nissan next tuesday to get the valves and transmission checked. thank god for Geico, if there is anything wrong Geico will cover it!

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?

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 :\

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.

wow dude relax. Geico has a plan that you pay for extra that covers this. I want to say it is mechanical breakdown. So stop with the ignorant *** remark. Your rates are high because you probably drive like a A hole and got speeding tickets and also maybe some accidents with in the last 5 years. Your rates are bassed off of your age, vehical worth, driving record, and location such as population and estimated accidents per year. He does not have any impact on your rates.

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...

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

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.

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

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. :mad:

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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!

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.

Hope everything works out OK!

I wonder why he checked your transmission for water though.

Geico does NOT have a plan for putting non dot parts on a car that are susceptible to damages like this.
I'll speak my mind when someone is being a theif, because if he does in fact file a claim that's exactly what he is.
If you decide to mod your car (which I'm all for), you should take responsibly for the fact that repairs are inevitable. I've been in this game long enough to see hundreds of jackasses rip companies off making them warranty repair blown motors because they cranked boost, or some crap like that. Stealing is stealing, it doesn't make it right because it's from a big business.

And not that I have to justify myself, but I'm 31 years old and haven't had a speeding ticket or accident in 10 years smart ***.

That has to be the understatement of the day, Jordo! :icon17:

OP, I worry about this even in cars with stock intakes. The intake on my Mazda3 is right down by the front tire. Although they put baffles in to prevent water from getting sucked up, I still worry. Sounds like the water was in an odd place, and could have happened to anyone. Hope the Z is OK :driving:

LOL mechanical break down will cover and op is right comprehensive will cover this also. Don't tell me what geico will do I have a part time job there and my girl is full time there in the claims department. I am not going to sit here and argue with you. You are wrong and it is as simple as that, so move on with your life. Find a way to contribute or :gtfo2: If your rates are that high that your in here accusing him of being the reason then I have doubt to believe that the last accident/speeding ticket or any moving violation was 10 years or longer. I am 26 and I pay 106 each month and thats for two 2 cars(my Z and xterra) which both have 250 deductible on collision, and comprehensive.

It's people like you that bring the site worth down. Here is this guy asking for help and advice because he didn't see the puddle and you call him ignorant? Geico has Mechanical breakdown coverage that people pay a premium for every month for situations like this. Sounds to me like youre the ignorant one for offering nothing but dumb *** remarks like "youre the reason my rates are high" :gtfo2:

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

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.

Is the injen intake really that low on the bumper? I was thinking about getting this before I heard about all these incidents.

@tbox
It's just part of the game. I just got back from the dealer for a valid warranty repair. My radio was malfunctioning. The tech came back and said they wouldn't replace the radio because the problem was intermittent and wasn't malfunctioning at the time. In other words, they didn't believe me. You should have seen their faces when I pulled up the video showing the malfunction. Priceless. Long story short, my new deck comes next week. Dealers want to make money like you not wanting to spend money.

At the same time a elderly lady next to me was getting service done. She said her 2009 Altima was getting poor gas milage. I thnk she said she had about 15k miles on the odo. The service tech said she needed an air filter change, throttle body cleaning and injector cleaning for a discounted price of $300 plus tax. It might not be "stealing" but I'd be pissed if someone tried to pull that crap with me.

Well said!

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

In his sig in shows he has injen intakes.:tiphat:

i know sorry ruff nigh last night LOL

The injen intakes put them down low in the bumper under the head light area.

There is a site for people like you, it's called my350z.com

CMike here's a shot i got real quick, you can see the the blue air filter ok.:tiphat:

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...3f12c0eaf9.jpg

My 1st Nismo died because of this same reason.. only I didn't have an intake other then what it came with from the factory. North Dakota has as part of their insurance coverage, a clause that covers this BECAUSE the weather here sucks so bad..


go luck man!

zing

What did you kill 370 nismo or 350 nismo?

Man, that is low.

Looks like two street sweepers ready to suck. For the OP being you live in FL, it's your best bet to get a Stillen G3 intake.

Thanks for the advice everyone! But i think my car is going to be okay. everything seems normal and no lights are on. Ill still take it in to the dealer for a check up :)

One lesson I learn from this is to leave my car at home when there is a storm outside...or get he Stillen G3 lol...Anyone want to buy a Injen CAI?