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extrashaky · 08-18-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HachiRokuX

The car has been running fine the past couple days but something kinda feels off.

Most likely that's your imagination.

It's running fine.

It's running fine.

It's running fine.

Keep that thought in your head.

It's running fine.

Now go drive it and see if that feeling that something's off goes away.

humfrz · 08-18-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

British cars, built like tractors due to the effing state of our roads.. Our potholes swallow cars whole hence why I don't drive my BRZeee.. BTW, didn't realise a MGB GT had a 'jump seat'. I ran a MGC GT, didn't appreciate the rear seat until one night I had drive a few drunk receptionists home after a very boozy company night out... long story so won't bore you guys..

Well, what I considered a "jump seat" was that small rear seat (or shelf) in the back. Yes, it would seat a small child (before car seats were mandatory) if you weren't going too far.

As far as you putting a "few drunk receptionists" back there, all I can say is that they must have been really drunk -

humfrz

JD001 · 08-18-2019, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, what I considered a "jump seat" was that small rear seat (or shelf) in the back. Yes, it would seat a small child (before car seats were mandatory) if you weren't going too far.

As far as you putting a "few drunk receptionists" back there, all I can say is that they must have been really drunk -

humfrz

Very athletic and very, very drunk... and getting rather steamy too... only happened the one time but the memory has lasted..

Leonardo · 08-19-2019, 01:48 PM

I have driven through some serious water. OP,I wouldn't worry about it at all. I know mine has been through more water. I drove through a 6" deep by 150 foot patch of water on my driveway every year for 6 years. One time it was soooo deep, I flooded my trucks floor. But that's a story for another time...

MJones_RB · 08-19-2019, 02:22 PM

Steam came off the header heat shield, which gets very hot. Your intake is way up to roof level, so unless you drive into a pool, the chances of hydrolock are slim. If you get your alternator wet, just dry it off.

Tcoat · 08-19-2019, 02:27 PM

If driving through water harms the car in anyway then mine should have been toast after the second week I owned it.
It is a car and is meant to drive through all conditions including deep(ish) water. As long as you don't soak the electronics or suck a large amount in through the intake it is all good.
Oh and LOL at all the cleaning procedures recommended for driving through a puddle even if it was "salty".

Atmo · 08-19-2019, 03:19 PM

Ignorance is bliss, LOL.

Whether you live in the Florida Keys or Arizona desert, simple, inexpensive radiator cleaning will help assure safe engine operating temps and a/c efficiency. I do it to my vehicles annually or after a track day and include it with routine exterior detailing and maintenance just like replacing a dirty air filter that gets it's air supply from the front of the car too. You'll be surprised at the crap that comes out, especially from a low car.

https://simplegreen.com/cleaning-tip...radiator-fins/

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StxTeCl8Ihc[/ame]

Tcoat · 08-19-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Atmo

Ignorance is bliss, LOL.

Whether you live in the Florida Keys or Arizona desert, simple, inexpensive radiator cleaning will help assure safe engine operating temps and a/c efficiency. I do it to my vehicles annually or after a track day and include it with routine exterior detailing and maintenance just like replacing a dirty air filter that gets it's air supply from the front of the car too. You'll be surprised at the crap that comes out, especially from a low car.

https://simplegreen.com/cleaning-tip...radiator-fins/

Cleaning a dirty and plugged rad does NOT equal a cleaning regime after driving through a puddle.

Well unless...

Sasquachulator · 08-19-2019, 03:28 PM

You got lucky.
You need to get a roof or A pillar mounted air snorkel for your car, you know like those SUV's that wade through water.
Its the only way to ensure you will avoid hydrolock.

On the plus side you'll also have the air coming in from outside the engine bay, so you know its pure cold air and you will get maximum power from it.

Tcoat · 08-19-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

You got lucky.
You need to get a roof or A pillar mounted air snorkel for your car, you know like those SUV's that wade through water.
Its the only way to ensure you will avoid hydrolock.

On the plus side you'll also have the air coming in from outside the engine bay, so you know its pure cold air and you will get maximum power from it.

Dadhawk · 08-19-2019, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

If driving through water harms the car in anyway then mine should have been toast after the second week I owned it. .

Let's face it @Tcoat they don't build cars like the used to....

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz7qxQcRYl4[/ame]

Tcoat · 08-19-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Let's face it @Tcoat they don't build cars like the used to....

Well at least they didn't need to rinse the rad out after the commercial.

Ultramaroon · 08-19-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well at least they didn't need to rinse the rad out after the commercial.

I don't get it. Why not?

Atmo · 08-19-2019, 06:53 PM

It was fresh water.

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Atmo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: TBA Location: FL350 Posts: 943 Thanks: 814 Thanked 1,123 Times in 586 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ignorance is bliss, LOL. Whether you live in the Florida Keys or Arizona desert, simple, inexpensive radiator cleaning will help assure safe engine operating temps and a/c efficiency. I do it to my vehicles annually or after a track day and include it with routine exterior detailing and maintenance just like replacing a dirty air filter that gets it's air supply from the front of the car too. You'll be surprised at the crap that comes out, especially from a low car. https://simplegreen.com/cleaning-tip...radiator-fins/ [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StxTeCl8Ihc[/ame]

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