24-01-2016, 07:55 PM
Hi , the engine (1.9 dw8) took in water in a local flood recently. It bent at least two rods. Does anybody have any experience with this and is it likely that the pistons would now be distorted and rings damaged as well. I suspect the crank would be ok but any good information would be most grateful .
I know I will need to take the head off to inspect but the van now is parked in a muddy field and am thinking of scrapping it.
Btw the valves open and close apparently ok with no sticking ,when actuated by hand. The engine only has 120k on it and just had a new timing belt kit and clutch assembly and was driving perfect.
Just wondering if I might get away with a second hand set of con rods ??
I know I will need to take the head off to inspect but the van now is parked in a muddy field and am thinking of scrapping it.
Btw the valves open and close apparently ok with no sticking ,when actuated by hand. The engine only has 120k on it and just had a new timing belt kit and clutch assembly and was driving perfect.
Just wondering if I might get away with a second hand set of con rods ??