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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Default Re: Water/Flood affected XF

Originally Posted by kolevski
I have the opportunity to buy a xf that has been in floods, just how deep I'm not sure! but I should get it fairly cheap. Should I be worried? apart from rusting of wires etc what else should I excpect mechanicaly wise? could I simply drain all fluids e.g. oil, tranny oil, brake fluid and replace it with new fluid and it will be fine? the car is across the country so I'm abit nervous dont know if it starts either any input would be great.

Don't forget P/S fluid and antifreeze! Be very careful with this one and get it really cheap!!! It may take weeks or years for the corosion to start killing the electronics and maybe even the ECU here is a link with some info.
Fixing a Flood-Damaged Car - Cars.com
 
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