Ways to resolve Hydrolock

[sh_Callum]

Hydrolock effect was caused by the engine entrapped with water after drive through the flood area, that is water gets into the engine through the air intake. I am trying to gather as many informations as possible and share with everyone here. Please correct me if my understanding is not correct.When it happens : do not starts the car or engine ! Most importantly is to tow your car to the service center. This avoiding the rod from bending.Some car owners also trying to fix it with the below ways :1) do not try to restart the engine when it stalked2) remove the spark plug3) replace the filter4) starts the engine without the spark plug, this will help to remove the entrapped water from the engine. Watch this video :http://youtu.be/vGn_oabArN0http://youtu.be/S9XGmxAlAb0http://youtu.be/6JZoDpLwUp0

 

[sh_Callum]

Hydrolock effect was caused by the engine entrapped with water after drive through the flood area, that is water gets into the engine through the air intake. I am trying to gather as many informations as possible and share with everyone here. Please correct me if my understanding is not correct.

When it happens : do not starts the car or engine ! Most importantly is to tow your car to the service center. This avoiding the rod from bending.

Some car owners also trying to fix it with the below ways :
1) do not try to restart the engine when it stalked
2) remove the spark plug
3) replace the filter
4) starts the engine without the spark plug, this will help to remove the entrapped water from the engine.

Watch this video :

http://youtu.be/vGn_oabArN0
http://youtu.be/S9XGmxAlAb0
http://youtu.be/6JZoDpLwUp0

Friends, I found this shield from website, this protective cover called INJEN HYDRO SHIELD, made in USA. It is very useful for preventing hydrolock for light water splash. However it is not useful if it is flood, but at least it helps to minimize the problem.

If you have ever come across this product in Malaysia, please provide us the shop name and address.

http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...A2582A0A0.aspx

 

[langatian]

Hydrolock effect was caused by the engine entrapped with water after drive through the flood area, that is water gets into the engine through the air intake. I am trying to gather as many informations as possible and share with everyone here. Please correct me if my understanding is not correct.

When it happens : do not starts the car or engine ! Most importantly is to tow your car to the service center. This avoiding the rod from bending.

Some car owners also trying to fix it with the below ways :
1) do not try to restart the engine when it stalked
2) remove the spark plug
3) replace the filter
4) starts the engine without the spark plug, this will help to remove the entrapped water from the engine.

Watch this video :

http://youtu.be/vGn_oabArN0
http://youtu.be/S9XGmxAlAb0
http://youtu.be/6JZoDpLwUp0

the water spitted out from spark plug or air intake?

 

[sh_Callum]

the water spitted out from spark plug or air intake?

The answer is spark plug.

 

[KengKok]

The answer is spark plug.

From the port after spark plugs removed you mean

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The answer is spark plug.

From the port after spark plugs removed you mean

 

[splee]

Don't try do this unless you know what you doing. You may caused more harm than good.

 

[sh_Callum]

Don't try do this unless you know what you doing. You may caused more harm than good.

Of course. Wise thing to do is to tow the car back to the service center.

 

[KengKok]

It's does look quite vigorous. Absolutely best get it to workshop.

 

[Yeow]

Here's an extreme consequence of hydrolock.

[video=youtube;Yehz2gUnNe0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yehz2gUnNe0[/video]

 

[sh_Callum]

Friends, I found this shield from website, this protective cover called INJEN HYDRO SHIELD, made in USA. It is very useful for preventing hydrolock for light water splash. However it is not useful if it is flood, but at least it helps to minimize the problem.

If you have ever come across this product in Malaysia, please provide us the shop name and address.

http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...A2582A0A0.aspx

Anyone knows where to buy Injen Hydro Shield ?

http://youtu.be/whj3tV_hAQc

 

[baytorck]

Thanks for the excellent post. Just don't forget to get that Special Perils coverage from you car insurance. Peace of mind.