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Old 21-12-13, 09:09 PM   #16
Skillen
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Originally Posted by Ritchy View Post
Hydrolocking doesnt automatically mean its a write off, yes it may have water in but that doesnt mean it that the valves or pistons/rods are wrecked, depends on engine speed ect
Fair point thought it did tbh.
Wasn't too fast, engine speed was probably about 2-3k revs really.
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Originally Posted by stamford View Post
Sorry to hear this but do wait until fully checked before assuming the engine is scrap. Well worth putting right.
Oh it definitely is, I won't destroy it. I repaired it following the front end bumper crack and will again.
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