v6tas Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Going to work i got flooded by a large wave, hence water up the air intakes ect ect ect... Engine conked out and the roadside assist verdict is that i might be lucky and a change of spark plugs might be all that is needed to get things going again but if its all ruined inside then a new engine might be my only option Anyone got a reasonable ball park figure on how much im looking at if i cant screw it out of the insurance people? Any ideas much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Insurance company should pay up, looks as if there will be loads of claims due to flooding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomme Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Reall sorry to hear that, but your insurance should pay out. Think i remeber hearing that a new r32 engine is like 6.5k, and the maazing bit is that the w12 650 is only 5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Insurance company should pay up, looks as if there will be loads of claims due to flooding [/ QUOTE ] Im hoping it wont come to that but lets hope they wont make my life a misery to get it sorted. To be honest though ive spent about 8 hours in and around my stricken car today waiting for help and my sympathy goes out to anyone affected like some around where i eventually abandoned my car. Their houses were swimming in water and effluent, horrible . Was quite concerned about the number of children being allowed out to play/swim in the disgusting water though. Quite irresponsible of the parents i thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Reall sorry to hear that, but your insurance should pay out. Think i remeber hearing that a new r32 engine is like 6.5k, and the maazing bit is that the w12 650 is only 5k [/ QUOTE ] Thanks Pomme Considering what youve just said i think ill get VW to chuck one of them in instead then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa55aT Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Insurer should cover the damage with no problems. Has any contaminated water gone into the interior? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddyR32 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I've seen cars written off for water damage inside too. There has been a number of r32 enigines on ebay for about 750-1k so if the insurers dont pay out dont give up hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Makes you wonder if there are some bargin engines to be had? Would be good for powerboats and stuff!! Ps.. sorry to hear about your tail of non-joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Insurer should cover the damage with no problems. Has any contaminated water gone into the interior? Chris [/ QUOTE ] No im very fortunate about that as a passer-by helped me push the car 50yds or so onto a bit that was on slightly higher ground. Apart from the drivers mat which will have to be ditched (i have a spare luckily) the inside is ok. That said, i have had to abandon it and if any toe rags break in then that might not be true tomorrow but i cant worry about it especially as people have been evacuated from their houses. At least im typing this infront of a warm fire with a beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Really sorry to hear the news mate. I hope the damage is negligible, and if not am sure there will be a pay out. A local river near to me burst its banks this afto and was lucky to get through... very slowly, heard on the news it flooded the roads and nearby homes later on tho. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slol Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Sorry to hear about that tspar, as long as you are ok though eh, Noticed a couple on ebay if that has to be your route ebay ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisel Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Sorry to hear about the damage to your pride and joy, Tim Hope the insurance gets it fixed ASAP Did the engine stop very suddenly, or did it just splutter and die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEdge Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 sorry to hear that mate hope you get it sorted saw on the news esterday a chap sitting on top of his Surbaru half underwater !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Soory to hear about this Tim not good. I had a look at the invoice that my local dealer were sending off to VW to claim for my warrenty engine, and Pomme is correct it came to just over 6k All the best for getting it sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Sorry to here that tspar .... and one of those fast silver ones too Sure it cant have done too much damage once dried out ? If they drain and replace all the fluids how much damage can it do ? if you hit a puddle on the motorway it gets a fair old blast. If you did go in deep enough to suck in water hopefully it's not in there long enough to do any lasting damage .....assuming you avoided the Tesco trolly fromthe river bed ! Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Not good - Hope it just needs a good dry out (although lord only knows when we'll get the weather for that). [ QUOTE ] Think i remeber hearing that a new r32 engine is like 6.5k, and the maazing bit is that the w12 650 is only 5k [/ QUOTE ] I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest by the £6k figure - at least for one from VW. Even something small but possibly a bit more complicated (like a CTR) is plenty 'o cash, probably in the same ball park. However, I can't believe for one minute that the W12 is only 5k - put anything between a 1 and a 5 in front and I'd believe that number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richey33 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Best wishes with this buddy. I hope all will be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dharr999 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hope everything is okay Tim. You have a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbletop Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 erk sorry to hear that tspar. I have a friend at work who drove through a puddle last year in a v6 406 coupe PUG, sucked water in and bent everything. Ended up writing off the car! Presumably if the engine has sucked in water, only the head and con-rods/pistons would be damaged? Where is the "expensive" bit in the R32 lump? The block wouldn't be damaged at all would it? Rebuild it with low compression parts and use it as an excuse to fit a blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slol Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 If an engine has sucked in water its usually game over as water doesnt compress much, bent con rods if your lucky, cracked block if your not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Fair enough slol I stand corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] If an engine has sucked in water its usually game over as water doesnt compress much, bent con rods if your lucky, cracked block if your not. [/ QUOTE ] Not managed to get a definitive as the road is still cordoned off by the police but she is looking lonely ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin09 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Is it still in the water? If not, Im surprised they won't let you retrieve your property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFredR32 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sorry to hear your news Tspar. As above you should be allowed to retrieve your property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Sorry to hear your news Tspar. As above you should be allowed to retrieve your property. [/ QUOTE ] Well the engine is knackered chaps (or so suspected) and they wouldnt let the mechanics down to have a look. Latest is that the water has cleared they have opened the road again and it cant be fixed at the road side so is being recovered by full loader tomorrow and being taken to a garage to assess the damage. We will see what tomorrow brings. Will keep you all posted. Thanks for the support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now