I had to encounter total flooding. The repair process is more like "Replace All" not "Fix what is repaired"
What perplexes me the most is the hefty repair bills quantified in figures such as 8L and 9L. I had fuel injector issues and I was informed due to fuel contamination. I had serviced/repaired whatever best possible option.
Based on whatever I learned/understood
- Dismantle parts
- Dry up / Clean up
- Remove any rusts and apply WD40
- Replace Engine, Coolant oils
- Replace Spark plugs
- Strip whatever was possible. The seats, floor trim and finally the carpet.
- Clean up the circuit boards thoroughly by iso propyl alcohol the damages will be minimized.
- Circuit repair guys help if needed
- Blew hot air to all nooks and crannies which was not accessible by hand
Some electrical parts may need effort due to flooding and water stagnation
- ECM
- Gearbox
- Electric panel
- Wiring
- Sparkplugs
Problem
- In reality, not all cars would have suffered the same extent of damage that they slap a predetermined estimate to owners
- Since every part of the car should be touched, it will take too much time, whereas these days service just means replacing whatever is possible and getting the job done within no time
- If we spend some time to gauge the extent of the damage, then it will give a better picture of the whole scene.
Not sure
- Injector
- Gearbox changes
- Airbags
We subject our vehicles to a wide range of conditions, from potholes to torrential rain. All cars, whether new or old, are susceptible to issues. Somehow did not feel this answer was reasonable not well thought through :)
Patience and knowledge would be key.
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