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In regards to the "don't buy flood cars" thread....
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[quote:ChvyV8Bldr:MV8yMDMzODM1XzM0MTg0NzczXzU4MUQ3NjZB] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1526616:MV8yMDMzODM1XzM0MTg0Mjg3X0RFMjM2QzU3] [quote:ChvyV8Bldr:MV8yMDMzODM1X0U0N0MxMkEx] I am an engine builder and shop owner in Michigan. As long as the car wasn't completely submerged, they're fine to dry out and sell. How many people drive thru long deep puddles really fast just for fun? Or a car getting plowed in from a snow plow is no different. I would love to find a cheap F-Body or any kind of "refurbished" convertible. [/quote] The problem is, you'd probably be buying "as-is" and would never really know how submerged it was....or whether the owner tried to run the engine, or maybe did run it with water in the crank case.... Not to mention the transmission!!! And the final drive/differentials.....you would have to assume water contamination to play that deal safe.... And then there's the mold issue with fabrics.....it's a big pain to properly recover a flood vehicle... [/quote] The engine and transmission are water tight, except for the top of course where you fill them. You can't run an engine with water in the crankcase, it will immediatly start knocking. It's not as bad as people think. [/quote]
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I am an engine builder and shop owner in Michigan. As long as the car wasn't completely submerged, they're fine to dry out and sell. How many people drive thru long deep puddles really fast just for fun? Or a car getting plowed in from a snow plow is no different. I would love to find a cheap F-Body or any kind of "refurbished" convertible.
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