Possible flood damage

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90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MINXON
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MG ROVER ZR driven through a few inches of flood and now the engine light is flashing and the car s coughing and spluttering. Does this sound like there is damage or does the car just need drying out?

How long does drying out take?
Jun 3, 2008 at 2:38 PM
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DAVE H
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Have the vehicle plugged into a diagnostic computer there may be damage to the catalytic convertor !!
Mar 16, 2009 at 8:12 PM
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