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2000 Mercedes Benz S420 water

Tiny
JAMES THOMAS
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  • 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S420
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,000 MILES
Had a flood from hurricane gustav, rained for 2 days without ceasing, car had water covering the seats, waist high, now it wont start. What problems do u think is there, is it a total loss?
Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

When a car is submerged like that there is so much damage done you need to drain all the fluids, and flush systems as the silt carried in the flood water is deadly to transmissions and engines. The electrics are a real problem, corrosion will start in pin connectors and is often a long term ongoing problem, you may be best to contact your insurance and see what they think about repair or wright off, your local dealer will be able to assist with this as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 5:52 PM

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