Yesterday i hit some flood water quite hard... my own fault, it didnt look too bad until i was close, then it was too late. I got to the other side no problems without the engine stalling, but when i got out of the flood water and drove off the engine was spluttering at higher revs...immediately i thought water in the air filter so took it steady. I got home (1 mile away) and dried the filter out (soaking wet) and replaced it.
I travelled 200 miles this morning and the car sounded the same as it always does and drove smooth, however it had a distict lack of power and it takes a while to reach the new top speed (80 MPH). No engine management light on and i suspect the head gasket is ok. I'm thinking TURBO but i'm hoping it isnt....! The filter is now bone dry (tried it without and still the same) so i suspect water has entered some part of the air/turbo system and is now causing issues with the lack of power. I know a bit about cars, however i'd like some advice from someone who knows these engines better than i for some answers on the possible fault/s and remedies. I'm hoping it's not damaged the turbo just has some water stuck somewher in the system...(i'm hoping, but i doubt it!) please advise.
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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/11/2008 at 19:00
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