Hyrdolocked my Engine!!!!
08-31-2009, 07:14 PM
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Having hydrolocked mine, (CAI) my insurance company __ationwid_ wrote it as a compreshensive claim (like when your windshield cracks), not a colision, so my deductable was only $100 and my premiums did not go up.
The fight with Chrysler is not going to be worth it. In their current state they are not just going to hand over a new engine.
The downside with insurance replacement is that if you don't have an OEM Rider (requireing original new parts) your likely to get a low milege engine out of a wreck or fire. Luckily I had the OEM rider, unfortunately Chrysler does not have a 3.8 crate motor and it had to be built by my mechanic. They did a great job though.
The fight with Chrysler is not going to be worth it. In their current state they are not just going to hand over a new engine.
The downside with insurance replacement is that if you don't have an OEM Rider (requireing original new parts) your likely to get a low milege engine out of a wreck or fire. Luckily I had the OEM rider, unfortunately Chrysler does not have a 3.8 crate motor and it had to be built by my mechanic. They did a great job though.
NO BUENO!
09-01-2009, 02:10 AM
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I have a four inch suspension lift on 35" tires. This is the first time I have ever taken it out. within the first 10 min. i hit some water and it stalled. The only life it shows is some clicking. Did some research. cleaned out the intake and removed the spark plugs. there was water in what seemed to be 3 of the 6 chambers. I have not tried to manually turn the engine over yet. In fear of making things worse. Still just clicking. PLEASE HELP!!!!! 
09-01-2009, 02:12 AM
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09-01-2009, 02:34 AM
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I got mine completely covered by insurance when I hydrolocked. Didn;t even lie to them or anything, just said I was driving down a dirt road and hit a ditch full of water. They paid for mine to be rebuild and it ended up costing $8000. Not really sure why, somehting to do with machining the heads... but anyway, insurance covered everhy penny. I'd reccomend doing the same.
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09-01-2009, 09:07 AM
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Keeping up to date..........the dealership called back and told me the engine is seized...hhhmmmm. NO SH*T D_BAG!!!!! Needless to say I have to get a new one. Adjusters are coming out now to take a look. I think I should give this guy the old Chloroform and mini van approach to scare him into a Hemi upgrade. Only joking......Kinda
Well hope everything works out.
Well hope everything works out.
09-02-2009, 05:05 AM
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So cold air intake's are completely open? and the stock airbox is sealed except for the small intake it has?
Seems to me that anyone going with a CAI is asking for trouble when wheeling? Unless i'm missing something...
Seems to me that anyone going with a CAI is asking for trouble when wheeling? Unless i'm missing something...
09-02-2009, 06:03 AM
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