I'm ****ed

[benlaud87]

BCM removal and dry that out good.

The interior will need to be taken out and say in the sun for a good while. Since they're probably sitting in **** water they are going to need to be cleaned with a rug doctor or something like that multiple times.

 

[derian06]

I really want to thank everyone who is giving me good advice. It really is great when a group of individuals who share a common love for our cars can come together to help someone out when they're in need. After spending the 100's or 1000's of hours working on my HUMMER I couldn't imagine driving a different car and most likely if the car is totaled we will look into getting another one. And my KBB value is around 15000. Would insurance still cover you if you were on private property? Like i said there was not a single no trespassing sign, tape, cones, just mud and some machines. If that helps me out in any way.


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[derian06]

And if the motor is done for should i drop a 5.3L in instead of a 3.7? What would be the difference besides a new pcm? I'm already going to have to get new electronics. Might as well upgrade.


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[derian06]

Also there was NO WATER in my oil if that helps.


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[CaseyS]

And if the motor is done for should i drop a 5.3L in instead of a 3.7? What would be the difference besides a new pcm? I'm already going to have to get new electronics. Might as well upgrade.


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Probably need to worry more about either paying off the lien holder or continuing to pay the notes on the vehicle than budgeting for upgrades.

If you don't plan to file an insurance claim, being able to actually drive a vehicle you are paying a note on would be a high priority.

 

[Peep]

Good luck my friend. Change the fluids for sure, and let it dry!

 

[H3nightrod]

Well if you end up having to sell I am interested in light bar.

 

[Peep]

Now if you were in Canada I know at a store call Canadian Tire the sell a fluid you spray in the spark plug hole to insure the piston is lubed and does not cease

 

[derian06]

Got to the shop today and they said they could get it running and I could leave today, but the problem is the issues i'll have later on. He is saying that my wires will corrode and i'll have one problem after another. Thoughts on this? If he replaces the BCM, PCM, Fuse Box, and lets all the wires and plugs dry out what is the problem? What will corrode?


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[benlaud87]

Have they already started it up with all of the parts still wet? That's how things short out and you'll end up with endless electrical gremlins.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I disagree about the corrosion - other than the BCM connection, all the other connections are weatherpak and completely water tight.

 

[Can007]

You should be concerned with the short circuiting due to the water; that is why it is imperative to make sure you are letting evething dry 100%. corrosion is going happen but thats some times takes a while and my never affect you. Have them check the electrical components in the engine such as fuse box, alternator computer, spark plugs (check for water their). I know you want ur h3 back on the road but you have to be patient in this kind of situations.

 

[derian06]

I know this will be a 1 or 2 month process. And i'm making sure he doesn't start it up.


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[derian06]

Have they already started it up with all of the parts still wet? That's how things short out and you'll end up with endless electrical gremlins.

They havent, but the battery has been on a couple of times, so what ever will short has shorted i think. Even when it was getting towed the connections popped back on and the headlights and other electrical things turned on with it. The door locks worked when it was in water, but the windows stopped working.


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[Peep]

I assume their is no salt in the water so corrosion is no dif than living in Florida with the salt in the air. If it drys, then you are safe. If your concerned, buy lots of wd-40 etc... and give it a good film.

 

[Diode Dynamics]

Call the insurance company while the truck is sitting in your drive way and tell them you took it to Jiffy Lube the previous day and now this stuff started happening

(lol JK)

In all honesty, you should probably delete this thread and contact a lawyer before calling your insurance company. If they see this (they do look), you could run into some issues.

Nick C.

 

[3Hummers]

The truth will set you free..............

 

[3rdH3]

Ditto on 3Hummers reply.

 

[chad]

well i say go all out and put a diesel in it!!! that way you know everything has been replaced, as for interior i had to pull mine out once because it got swamped with really nasty smelling stagnant water. carpet is one big peice, i cut mine into 3 pieces so i can remove it much easier in the future, with the floor mats you cant see the cuts at all, also i just used some detergent and a scrub brush and water hose and washed it good, the foam underneath is terrible to dry, had to let it drip dry for a while then propped it up and put a space heater next to it for a while, just be aware if using a space heater for fire hazard, all in all interior will be fine, but you could also upgrade to some cool bucket racing seats!!

 

[derian06]

We aren't going to insurance for it, but if the motor is toast i want to drop in the 5.3 because that would be the easiest conversion but i should know whether or not the motor is toast by later today.


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[digglesworth]

I dunno if the v8 will fit in the 06 without some modifications to the firewall.

 

[cbetts]

Reminds me of the yellow submarine

I am waiting for Skippy to chime in. There is something about Yellow that attracts it to deep water I guess. Kinda like Slate Blue attracts tree limbs.

 

[poweraidon]

Buy a used 5.3


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[Woodtick]

I think the first thing you should buy is a snorkel kit.

 

[derian06]

I dunno if the v8 will fit in the 06 without some modifications to the firewall.

07


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