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I did. No water but at least now I know that. Also, the tranny had no water. Wow did the motor though. Drained it, poured some cheap oil through to ensure all was out of the pan. Plan to change oil again VERY soon after I get it running again.
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Oh,and maybe teach your daughter to set the e-brake and leave the car in gear before she parks on a hill next time
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Plugs pulled and motor turned over several different times. She set the e brake, just like my wife, just a little. No real stopping power if you don't engage it firmly. I think she left in in 3rd or fourth. She's learned a leason now.
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3/4th would do it, very easy for the wheels to turn the motor.
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Well, after following everyones advice plus the advice of my mechanic, we got the car on the road again. Everything seems fine. Long term I expect some electrical corrosion problems. We will see. Finances do not allow replacing it at this time.
Thanks all for you help. Another Ford still on the road.
Oh, and we nicknamed it Frog since it is green and came out of the pond.
Thanks all for you help. Another Ford still on the road.
Oh, and we nicknamed it Frog since it is green and came out of the pond.
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> Long term I expect some electrical corrosion problems.
I would not worry about it. For what happened to it, I doubt you will have any problems. Most connectors in modern cars are pretty well sealed and the wire is higher quality AND it was not under water that long. The radio and speakers are probably the things to worry about, if at all.
I would not worry about it. For what happened to it, I doubt you will have any problems. Most connectors in modern cars are pretty well sealed and the wire is higher quality AND it was not under water that long. The radio and speakers are probably the things to worry about, if at all.
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I have refurbed several vehicles from Katrina. Unless the vehicle was underwater for a long period of time, the trans/rear end will be clear, as you found out. Engine fills up quickly.
Fuse boxes, etc., I would blow out with air. WD-40 is good for getting water out of electrical connections. That is what the WD stands for.
The under dash stuff may cause a problem later on. I would have used an electrical heater under the dash and let it blow for a day or so.
Unpainted metal will rust.
The pond is probably fresh water, so problems down the road won't be as severe as if it were salt water. Salt water never stops corroding in places where you can't get it all out, and even then......... experience speaks. jd
Fuse boxes, etc., I would blow out with air. WD-40 is good for getting water out of electrical connections. That is what the WD stands for.
The under dash stuff may cause a problem later on. I would have used an electrical heater under the dash and let it blow for a day or so.
Unpainted metal will rust.
The pond is probably fresh water, so problems down the road won't be as severe as if it were salt water. Salt water never stops corroding in places where you can't get it all out, and even then......... experience speaks. jd
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Most underdash stuff was removed and dried, or dried in place. Gage cluster, computers, etc all removed, disassembled, cleaned and dried. Didn't think about the electric heater but I did place a fan blowing under the dash to keep air circulating well. So far so good, we'll see on down the road.
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when I worked for ford,anytime a car is under the water you are just looking at BIG problems down the road,the wiring harness and connectors and terminals are going to corroad some,when that happens the resistance will start dropping on computor related componants and the car will continulously quit running,trans will quit shifting properly,abs,restraints & air bags, it will cost bundles to keep that car going.. unless you plan on replacing the complete wiring harnesses and pcm and all modules. this is the reason insurance companys total them out when car has been underwater.. the cars that went underwater in louisiana ended up in FL. and lots of other states to be sold as used cars,we had to run vin #'s to avoid ending up with one of those..
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This isn't the same, but might help
I am a slob. I have spilled coffee on calculators causing then to go haywire. I've heard of others who have done the same with computers. For what it's worth, I unplugged my calc., cleaned it best as I could, and dried it, best as I could, then didn't use it for a week, leaving it open and in a place where it could continue to self dry.
Outside of some sticky (cream & sugar) buttons, which finally cleared up, the calculator was fine, the computers were fine. I think the key is to do exactly as you have and do not be in a rush, something the professionals don't have time for.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Outside of some sticky (cream & sugar) buttons, which finally cleared up, the calculator was fine, the computers were fine. I think the key is to do exactly as you have and do not be in a rush, something the professionals don't have time for.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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I am a slob. I have spilled coffee on calculators causing then to go haywire. I've heard of others who have done the same with computers. For what it's worth, I unplugged my calc., cleaned it best as I could, and dried it, best as I could, then didn't use it for a week, leaving it open and in a place where it could continue to self dry.
Outside of some sticky (cream & sugar) buttons, which finally cleared up, the calculator was fine, the computers were fine. I think the key is to do exactly as you have and do not be in a rush, something the professionals don't have time for.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Outside of some sticky (cream & sugar) buttons, which finally cleared up, the calculator was fine, the computers were fine. I think the key is to do exactly as you have and do not be in a rush, something the professionals don't have time for.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Interior is out. Battery was diconnect within 20 minutes of it enteriing water. It was only in less than 20 minutes. My son had to do in and hook a cable to it. Someone with a jeep with winch stopped and helped. Thanks everyone for the help. I will call my insurance agent tomorrow. He is my brother-in-law and handle all our insurance except health. Good guy. We'll see what he can do.
if i were your brother in law and an insurance agent, id add comp and collision to your policy, "do an inspection", tell you to wait a week then file a claim.