Water damage

2005 TOYOTA
147,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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COOLBK
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Bought a car that has gone under water and want to know if it will have problems later if not now with engine or electrics ect. Thanks
Feb 9, 2011 at 4:45 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You definitely are going to have trouble with wiring and other components such as brakes and cables seizing up.

Engine wise if there is no problem now, would seldom be any cause for concern.
Feb 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM
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