Please help!!!

[Haeb]

When ya say doesnt start....do you mean doesnt crank over, or cranks but doesnt fire up and run. If its a no crank, it may well be done for mechanically (although everything is repairable for a price). If it cranks and spins like theres no compression, there may be some hope yet - oil washed off cylinder walls would be best case. If it cranks normally but wont fire it may be ignition or electrically related. Aint gonna be cheap no matter what it is...thats a given.

[stevexu95]

Just a little update for you guys of my misfortune. The shop actually quoted me for 6900 for a used unknown engine while I found a $3000 used good engine online. I called back and asked how much would it cost for manual and he said 4000. I'm so done with this place


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[bumppinKota]

What did you find on the cylinder and air filter and stuff were they soaked?

[Book collector]

Do you have Comprehensive coverage on your auto policy? If so, the repairs may be on your insurance company's dime. Check with your agent.

[BlueSky]

You have to answer questions better so everybody can help you
1. How deep was the water you drove through?
2. When you turn the key does it crank but not start or just do nothing but flash lights. Does it sputter or crank normal?
3. Did you end up taking the intake off? was the filter wet?
4. What have you tried so far?
5. Did you end up taking a spark plug out?
6. What lights are flashing on the dash exactly?


sorry writing this quickly at work, I'm sure I'm missing key info


Thanks,


Ryan

[ntron1]

OP,

Blue sky is correct. You need to take a step back for a moment. Any diagnosis of a new engine needs to be done in person by a qualified shop. Having the car at your house and calling shops to get a diagnosis is just a waste of time.

Answer Blue sky's questions when you get a chance or call your insurance company.

[Scenic Driver]

You really do have to confirm the engine is toast before doing anything major.

A long time ago with my TT I had my intake too low and sucked some water up from a puddle and the car died and wouldn't restart. When I checked the oil it was clear water got in there. Turns out the only thing that was keeping the engine from starting was that the MAF sensor got wet. After changing the sensor, blowing the water out the cylinders, and changing the oil the car was perfectly fine.

[HimBRZ]

Sounds like the car went to a garage that assumed the worst and hoped you wouldn't ask questions. A friend just replaced a diesel engine in a VW because the shop said it was toast, but kept the old engine and tore it down in his spare time and found nothing was wrong with it. He successfully sued the garage and got compensated, but it took alot of time and effort. Best to demand complete diagnosis up front.

[pantdino]

"When you turn the key does it crank but not start or just do nothing but flash lights. Does it sputter or crank normal?"


We have to know this to even begin to help you.


But either way I think it 99% likely some microprocessor got shorted out, like when you drop your phone in the water.


I think you should take it to a dealer who actually knows the car and can diagnose the problem and fix it rather than wasting time guessing

[billwot]

Originally Posted by HimBRZ

Sounds like the car went to a garage that assumed the worst and hoped you wouldn't ask questions. A friend just replaced a diesel engine in a VW because the shop said it was toast, but kept the old engine and tore it down in his spare time and found nothing was wrong with it. He successfully sued the garage and got compensated, but it took alot of time and effort. Best to demand complete diagnosis up front.

Sounds like you went to garage that assumes you have deep pockets, and hoped you wouldn't ask questions.

There is very little liklihood that there is any major damage...most likely just soaked some part of the ignition syste,

[stevexu95]

Originally Posted by billwot

Sounds like you went to garage that assumes you have deep pockets, and hoped you wouldn't ask questions.

There is very little liklihood that there is any major damage...most likely just soaked some part of the ignition syste,

I was too eager to fix it so I just towed it to a garage that had availability. But now I deeply regretted that decision. I'll towed the car to dealership now.


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[cdq85]

sounds to me like that garage has availability for a reason.

[#maverick#]

Call ur insurance. New motor time