It's a bad idea with ANY engine regardless of its makeup. I had a friend
a few years ago that cracked the I6 block in his Jeep practically in half
trying to ford a street in the great Illinois flood of July 96. bottom
line: don't let your engine get hot then put it in water. just plain bad
idea. :-)
David Gloff
Computer Technician
Valcom Professional Computer Center; Kemper/Scudder/Zurich Funds
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Loaded Intense Blue '99 Dakota Sport CC 318 5-speed 3.92SG
"This is a litigation-free zone. Prosecutors will be Violated."
On Wed, 3 Nov 1999 Vicredding@cs.com wrote:
> I was talking with a friend who lives in vegas and was caught under an
> underpass during a flash flood in her BMW 318. The water didn't get very
> high, but it reached the level of the engine block - which cracked when it
> came into contact with the cold water. I understand thats an alum. block.
>
> I want to do some light off roading with my new truck - fording small creaks
> and such - is this a concern with alum. blocks or just her bad luck?
>
> Thanks
>
> -Vic
> 66 Fury III convert
> 85 Daytona Turbo Z
> 98 Neon R/T
> * This spot reserved for 00 Dakota
>
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