Yesterday I went through a flood about 1 foot deep because there was no other way to get from where I was visiting. Got through the flood perfectly fine but then about 15 yards down the road the engine just died.
Managed to get her started again after about 30 mins and a lot of smoke was coming out of the rear from where the water was burning off...
Car was driving ok from then, starts still every time but when I accelerate aggressively up past 4000rpm the car just dies and a light on the dash comes on, the ABS fault one.. number 18 i think it is...
Today i've removed the spark plugs, rung the engine briefly to burn any water, dried the plugs and put them back. Took the airbox and filter to pieces and these are drying currently in the airing cupboard over night.
Is there anything else I need to dry off? What could be causing the power loss when accelerating aggressively? A mechanic friend said its probs just the plugs not being able to contact properly and deal with the increased power... not so sure though!
Car still boosts...
any ideas?
Managed to get her started again after about 30 mins and a lot of smoke was coming out of the rear from where the water was burning off...
Car was driving ok from then, starts still every time but when I accelerate aggressively up past 4000rpm the car just dies and a light on the dash comes on, the ABS fault one.. number 18 i think it is...
Today i've removed the spark plugs, rung the engine briefly to burn any water, dried the plugs and put them back. Took the airbox and filter to pieces and these are drying currently in the airing cupboard over night.
Is there anything else I need to dry off? What could be causing the power loss when accelerating aggressively? A mechanic friend said its probs just the plugs not being able to contact properly and deal with the increased power... not so sure though!
Car still boosts...
any ideas?