Originally Posted by Steve - UK
What is "hydro locked" do you mean the engine seized? It would need a hell of a lot of water going in to do that, and with a filter on the end of the intake under the bonnet I cant imagine how it could happen - or have I miss understood?
Also, with the Needswings dual CAI, the filters sit in front of the rad, between the rad and the grille, so are quite a bit more exposed.
Bazzer - the XF cylinders are only a fraction over 0.5 litres each - I'm guessing that something even less than 50ml of water in one cylinder would be enough to bend a valve!! Given the current climate, that's a strong possibility!
Veloci - The fact that you run one in your climate is bringing me back in favour, I'm sure your storms are far worse than we have here, even though it does seem to be raining constantly at the moment! Although getting hit by a tidal wave from a truck or a bus is a distinct possibility! Do you have any experience of the 'socks'? Are they 100% water tight and do they inhibit the intake of air at all?? Sounds like a promising compromise!
Thanks for all the responses!!