Dalibu
A2OC Donor
This past weekend I stupidly drove into a flood , thinking it was not that deep (in reality it was around the wheel axles). We were almost at our destination, and turning around would have made us very late (arrived very late anyway as you can imagine!). Worse yet it happened on a TDI engine, so the risk of damage is high. Was not driving fast and engine just stalled, had to push it out. Tried to start it but it would not start again. Found lots of water in the foot well interior cubbies and I drained and dried that all out. With the help of RAC took off the air filter and glow plugs, then held the key to run the starter to push all the water out of the engine. Well, it sounded pretty rough on Saturday, but on Sunday I made it to Halfords and fitted a new air filter and then drove home (160 miles) at normal speeds. Acceleration is normal. Just sounds a little rough, and more noise at idle and low speeds. Oil is a little low, but no signs of water on the dipstick. It is booked in for the 27th at local independent dealer. Car has 62,000 mi., last 9,000 on our watch, but car has always been well looked after. Let's hope nothing is damaged. I've asked for a compression check and oil change, anything else I should request?