Help needed - Engine Gubbed due to water intake

[kmacpherson]

I recently travelled home in torrential rain, when the engine stopped. I have been told by BMW I am not covered by warranty and that I need a new engine. Has anyone out there ever experienced the same problem. Oh and just for your info Ive only had the car just over a week (53 plate)

[Paul]

Just moved this to our "faults and fixes" forum for you.

There have been reports of MINIs being drowned in puddles etc, until you get a direct response I suggest you search (http://www.mini2.com/forum/search.php) the faults and fixes forum for things like water flooding etc.

[DaFlake]

There have been a few people out here complaining about the hydralock of the engine. Unfortunetly I don't know of a single person that actually got MINI/BMW to pickup the entire tab.
Most that I have read had to replace the engine....

Did you drive through a deep puddle during the drive?

[kmacpherson]

It was more excess surface water than a puddle, I have just joined this site and have started to look through other threats and it looks as though I may have to fork out on a new engine, just what I need before xmas and after buying it last week.

Thanks for taking the time out to reply Kirsten.

[DaFlake]

When you speak to the dealer, talk with them to see if they can help out. Also, what about insurance, will it cover this? I know a of people that got half of price knocked off so it does pay to complain.

Either way, I am sorry to hear about your misfortune.

[kmacpherson]

Not sure yet about insurance, just waiting to hear what the garage are prepared to do first then I will go down that route, not good. Have a good day

[roni]

hydro lock,,,,,,,means you need engine