If some total knobhead drove his car through a huge puddle (almost a pond) and it stopped, then wouldn't turn over at all, whats the best thing to do?

Considering the airbox was about 2" deep in water and the filter soaked (as in dripping wet)?

The engine appeares to be seized but I'm he's hoping that once the plugs come out it will turn over and dry out.

Any advice?

Don't try and turn it over. It may have drawn water into the cylinder and have hydraulic lock, which can crack the block.

Take plugs out, then turn it over, and replace plugs.

Originally Posted by MyLittleStudPony

Don't try and turn it over. It may have drawn water into the cylinder and have hydraulic lock, which can crack the block.

Take plugs out, then turn it over, and replace plugs.

I feel fairly safe in stating that it has hydraulic lock, the starter motor has a clutch and when I tried to start it the clutch kicked in as the engine was locked solid.

I just hope it hasn't bent anything inside.
Its a hire car, I'm not sure it has a 'fuck-wit' policy in their insurance.

Empty the sump and gearbox (if separate), replace oils and filter, make sure the fusebox is dry. Clean out the distributor. Empty carb bowl. Have a look for water in the fuel tank.

Don't try and turn it over any more until the plugs are out.

Originally Posted by protoborg

Empty the sump and gearbox (if separate), replace oils and filter, make sure the fusebox is dry. Clean out the distributor. Empty carb bowl. Have a look for water in the fuel tank.

Its electronic ignition and fuel injection.
I won't be able to get a plug spanner until tomorrow morning.

So that salt water will sit in there all night, I've washed the engine down with normal water but obviously can't get to the cylinders until I get the plug spanner.

Probably bent a con-rod!

Originally Posted by icarus1859

If some total knobhead drove his car through a huge puddle (almost a pond) and it stopped, then wouldn't turn over at all, whats the best thing to do?

Considering the airbox was about 2" deep in water and the filter soaked (as in dripping wet)?

The engine appeares to be seized but I'm he's hoping that once the plugs come out it will turn over and dry out.

Any advice?

is it petrol or diesel?

Originally Posted by easy now andy

is it petrol or diesel?

Yes i think it is.