james cox

my car has 124,000 miles on it out of dallas in new orleans left to go home six blocks from house car was somewhat flooded by water let car sit I know hear like a knocking noise car responds with no problem but makes knocking noise when idling at 45 noise goes returns when idling any suggestions as what to do
have never had any problems with car have kept up with all maintance
need suggestions or where to take car in new orleans
thanks

~Josh

I'm in Atlanta or I'd check it out for ya.

My bet... "Flooded by water".... very slight bent rod, or just out of whack that the rod/or crank bearing is hurt (my specific bet). Either way the engine comes apart.

You can buy used short/long blocks or complete engines. Then labor to swap. Or you can just have a machine shop check your rods you give them and(anyway) put new bearings in the existing shortblock, might as well refresh heads. Money all around.

Sorry for the news... Bam

~Josh

If its cheap, my buddy is wanting a Porsche Boxster. I'm trying to save him from *** flavor. If you don't wanna pay/fix the Z I'd suggest he buy this and I help pull the engine and rebuild it. Long shot being in Atlanta but thought I'd offer the final option (sell as a hurt car).

No joke, I don't want pull it and work, LOTS of work to do for nothing but beer and pizza, but would make a full picture rebuild thread for the people to see. Kinda fun.

Good luck either way you go.

bobby777

Is the oil milky? If so change it--im sure you have done maybe some damage--

~Josh

If the oil was milky it would be a blown head gasket which has nothing to do with hydrolocking the engine.

Medic949

Subscribing. Good luck