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Are cars that sat in the flood up to their windows salvageable?
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:58 pm
Or will they be okay when they dry out?
Sorry if dumb question, just wondering.
Sorry if dumb question, just wondering.
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Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:59 pm to cypressbrake3
Short answer? No.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:59 pm to cypressbrake3
Some parts might be salvageable
I'd imagine most will take wholesale overhauls to get back on the road again
I'd imagine most will take wholesale overhauls to get back on the road again
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:00 pm to cypressbrake3
Don't know much about cars but I'm pretty sure once water gets to the engine, it's toast.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:00 pm to cypressbrake3
Electrical wiring is shot. That's what totals it. That and your O2 sensor.
Without those, a couple of oil changes and clear the gas tank to get the water out and your good to go.
ETA: Oh, and your upholstery will reek of mildew!
Without those, a couple of oil changes and clear the gas tank to get the water out and your good to go.
ETA: Oh, and your upholstery will reek of mildew!
This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:00 pm to cypressbrake3
I've always heard flooded cars have tons of issues for years. It would have to have a really high value to be worth taking the risk.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:02 pm to cypressbrake3
No! A lifetime of electrical problems every year. Crush them; don't buy them.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:02 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
quote:
Short answer? No
Insurance companies will total them every time. If it is clean water and the car wasn't running it may be salvageable but not anything I would take cross country. Some people refurbish them and they make excellent beaters and work cars. Just depends.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:02 pm to cypressbrake3
They will be totalled by the insurance company. You trying to buy some?
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:02 pm to cypressbrake3
As long as it completely dries out and you change the oil and the gas before you start it, you might be OK
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:02 pm to Big L
I think there are laws on the books now that state all flooded cars have to be destroyed once a state of emergency is declared. You can't keep a flooded, totaled car basically.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:04 pm to Hammertime
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You trying to buy some?
No, just wondering.
This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:09 pm to cypressbrake3
NonElectrical Parts only.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:10 pm to cypressbrake3
Up to windows, engine will be fine. Trans and differential will need a flush. Problem is any wires that were submerged will cause problems for years to come.
Insured vehicles will all be re-marketed into salvage yards for parts, the uninsured cars will be on cheap lots and peoples yards for years to be sold or collect snakes.
Insured vehicles will all be re-marketed into salvage yards for parts, the uninsured cars will be on cheap lots and peoples yards for years to be sold or collect snakes.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:12 pm to cypressbrake3
They are a total loss...and there is no way I would even try to salvage one. The electrical, chips, wiring, upholstery, leather, and every crevice of the machine has been totally submerged--think about that.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:14 pm to CaptainsWafer
Partly true. If deemed a disaster zone the ins companies will receive government funds but the titles must be branded certificate of destruction. Thus the vehicle can no longer be tagged/titled further. The vehicle can be dismantled for parts, does not have to be crushed immediately.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:15 pm to cypressbrake3
My mechanic plans to dry ours out, flush them and get them running. The current was rushing through there so they may not even be there so we'll just have to see.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:26 pm to cypressbrake3
Up to the floor pan and a couple inches in the floor MIGHT be salvageable, but any higher than that and you're looking at 100% ruined electronics. If you've ever disassembled or seen inside the dash of a newer car, along with the electronics in and around the engine bay, you'd run away from a formerly flooded car FAST. Let the insurance companies do their jobs and just buy a new car. Only way I'd consider it is if I could pick up a car at about 1/25th of its original price and it was an extremely expensive vehicle. I'd also consider a fully restored classic car going for about 1/10th of the price. Dont touch it otherwise.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:31 pm to bencoleman
Just curious but, why? I'm assuming they're insured.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 11:48 pm to cypressbrake3
Depends on the depth and time... and that were not dealing with salt water. I've submerged several vehicles over the last 30 years and all were good to go with a change in fluids.
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