Bought a flooded car

[milligsc]

Hi folks, first message here. Bought a 14 2.0T at flood auction in Houston for $5k. Water line was about 2/3 up the wheel. Sat in water for about a day, fresh water. No water ingested. Was wondering if anyone else here has had any water damage and or advice. Any info appreciated.

 

[Mark_888]

Change all fluids, including engine oil, transmission, differential, brake, radiator, power steering, etc.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. $5k, huh? You might have got a really good deal there. Keep us posted on how things are coming along with it...

 

[homeofstone]

Let it dry out with seats, carpets and interior door panels off. Do not connect battery until the car has dried out for about two weeks with interior parts out. this makes sure there is no moisture in wiring that will cause a short and destroy electronics in car.

 

[Mark_888]

Let it dry out with seats, carpets and interior door panels off. Do not connect battery until the car has dried out for about two weeks with interior parts out. this makes sure there is no moisture in wiring that will cause a short and destroy electronics in car.

Something tells me he drove it home from the auction. Just guessing.

 

[CTucker]

Rice. Pour rice everywhere. I'm not joking.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Rice. Pour rice everywhere. I'm not joking.

That does seem to work for cell phones so I imagine it would work for a flooded car as well...

 

[cj428cj]

Get one or two tubs of this stuff and place it in the car. I used this to dry out a car that had a significant water leak and it did an amazing job of sucking the moisture out of the carpets and insulation.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029EGUNG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1