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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Default In need of help with hydro lock.

I have a 97 Honda Accord LX. Its lowered and has a long ram CAI. I went through a good amount of water and it sucked up enough water to shut off the car. I think my rods are bent since the car wont turn over and have already drained all fluids and replaced them. Also tried to vacuum water through the top of the engine. I get no response. Engine wont crank. Any quick fixes or suggestions??
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Well if it is actually hydro locked there isnt much you can do other than replace the engine. I would take out the spark plugs and look down in with a flash light and see if there is water.
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Try to crank it while all sparkplugs are removed. If it spits water out, but actually cranks OK, then you have a slim chance of rescuing it. More likely the bottom end has some bent parts.
 
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