HOW TO RESTORE A FLOODED CAR

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In this video I show you the process of how I am restoring a flooded car that I bought from the auction. You'll see the step by step process and very important tips to know if you are going to attempt this endeavor for yourself. This video is pretty long so this is part "1", part "2" will also be uploaded accordingly with more explanation on what exactly was done and how we got this vehicle resurrected and back on the road.
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@dougsmith235 2 года назад

I just purchased a flooded car from Copart and this video is extremely helpful in approaching the project. Thank you for sharing!

@agnesramos4848 2 года назад

I was just looking at copart lol that’s what brings me here because there is a lot of flooded cars from the storm in the city was just interested in what the damage would be with a car going through that

@grantwiersum7394 2 года назад

🤣 "upvote if you're here because you found something cool on copart"

@alpha_a1106 2 года назад

Was it difficult buying a car from them?

@b00tybagel87 2 года назад

Literally thinking about doing the same thing

@wrendooley 2 года назад

Look at this before I make a purchase

@truthkeeperfilms 2 года назад

Remove plugs. If it’s a truck, drain all fluids. Diffs, trans, t-case, oil. Put some oil on pistons, let it sit, then manually crank motor as he said. Make sure everything is clean and smooth turning.

@thefirstplug 5 лет назад

Bro where's part 2 as promised prove all these guys wrong please i have alot of faith in you. All these guys are inspired by mercedes dealerships so theyre mad knowing that this is the way things are done in the real world. Please part 2 to prove them wrong my brother, love your work and keep talking haters will hate.

@lloydsetty 5 лет назад

I'm guessing this didn't go as planned since there is no part 2

@mindykeyte7593 5 лет назад

Maybe a crimp connector let him down.

@DarkKokoro84 5 лет назад

part 2 got all washed out...xD

@deelofeelo4880 5 лет назад

there is now

@MegaRcdrifter 4 года назад

Did you even look bro?

@TJones-bf1rj 2 года назад

@@MegaRcdrifter where's the link?

@calin61272 5 лет назад

Hi, I have a question. I had my car under water for few days, unfortunately, over 1,20 m (Chevrolet Orlando) so not completely. Flooded for about 15-20 min. I did bring the car to garage the next day. The first thing they did is to put the contract (without stating the car) because they wanted to open the windows. I did tell them that it’s a very bad idea because the car was completely wet but they did it anyway. I have the feeling that they damage the car even more... What do you think about?! Thanks!!!!!

@donaldsmyth727 6 лет назад

Very very informative - thanks for sharing this painstaking, and painful, knowledge. Now I know why insurance companies just 'total' out flooded cars.

@thetwisted3rror766 3 года назад

My car got engine exhaust flooded and the oil pan busted out the bottom horrible weather out here. Still waiting to see if it’s totaled lowkey just want them to total it so I can just get a truck instead.

@occamsrazor7939 Год назад

New subscriber here. Thank you for your videos. They are designing automobiles that make it difficult for shade tree mechanics. I prefer older vehicles. Do you have a video that will show how to restore a vehicle that has gone through an EMP??

@jefferymaclean9467 5 лет назад

Would soldering not be the safe bet here and heat shrinking.

@livonia1807 2 года назад

absolute rats nest of wires

@1972dsrai 4 года назад

Best to avoid any flood damaged car unless you know what you’re doing. Not for a novice.

@crand20033 3 года назад

Floods in Germany brought me here. Hundreds of cars floating down the river.

@billymasoner3735 5 лет назад

Where is part 2??? I hate being left hanging dammit

@NewBeRVer 5 лет назад

Dude! I can't believe you are using crimp connections! Take the time to do it properly solder and heat shrink it!

@mindykeyte7593 5 лет назад

I was enjoying the video, until I saw those crimp connectors......

@ptick16 5 лет назад

Actually, crimping is faster to do, and stronger than soldering. Also not as dangerous. Not every wire must be soldered, or can be soldered. Using the correct connector, and the correct tool to crimp, is the better way to go. He used the correct crimping tool for the job he was doing.

@floodx4947 5 лет назад

"How NOT to Restore a Flooded Car" (2018)

@Jonathan11225 5 лет назад

at that point this car needs a new body harness, the use of hundred of butt connectors are far from a valid repair in my book

@DrmanoRanja 5 лет назад

That harness will cost 5k or more without installations, That is why insurance companies won't fix flooded cars and they salvage it.

@Mechaxthemaskedgamer Год назад

My friend and his brother rebuilt a 1991 Nissan GT-R n1 after it was in a tsunami in Japan........oh Jesus Christ the amount of work he had to do on it basically had to replace everything on it but hey he rebuilt his in laws GT-R that can top out at 370 kph but apparently he and his brother in law may joined the trend of ev conversion on the GT-R. If Toyota can convert two ae86s to evs then why tf not ok a gtr 😅

@tauruscarclubphoenixaz1425 5 лет назад

My first thought was is this a video of how to restore the car or how to flood the car 😂...bucket in hand my face was like NNNNOOO YOU DIDNT

@tauruscarclubphoenixaz1425 5 лет назад

I restored my 2016 toyota camry also from Irma and you can never tell I only had to replace the tail lights harness and of course new fuel lines filter an had the tank retreated but went with all new ones just to be on the safe side

@IScreamtube 5 лет назад

Awesome video. Great content. Thanks for the info. Seriously. But also, you can probably pull your collar down since it’s not 2007 anymore bruh.

@alexandermilleriii499 3 года назад

Shut up bruh, he's killing the look

@isiahscars5799 2 года назад

Never buy a flood car if you look under the dash in the the computers will be rusted badly unless water hasn't gotten to it check under the carpet for moisture, damp carpet molding and moldy seats also look in the air filter for water

@larrytroupe7236 6 лет назад

what is the cleaning solution that your using....?

@chriscraven33 2 года назад

Video was not good, did not show how center consul pops out, it may seem like a simple thing to do and you can do it in your sleep, but we people who need to watch these diy can't see how it's done.

@scaredy6598 3 месяца назад

I just bought a flooded celica for 500 bucks. First project car

@Saul-ps9fu 5 месяцев назад

People patiently waiting the second part of this video its amazing (five years and counting)😅

@poormanshellcat 3 года назад

Do you I can save my 2013 dodge charger fully loaded, I had water up to the cup holders

@seicento2tone 5 лет назад

DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR A FLOODED CAR

@SHADOWBLACKs650 6 лет назад

A headache that never ends. ...no thanks !

@youvids9820 5 лет назад

exactly look at all them wires,fuck that cadillacs are no good, period

@tonywalker2748 3 года назад

Too much issues will be going on with a flooded car. It might be best to rebuild it. Change everything brand new

@BrainRotMotors-p4n 18 дней назад

wanna try to get a flooded supra off copra, my project car is also a flood rebuild title

@drpepper3726 5 лет назад

Who still pops their collar in 2018? That guy! Lol

@jeramiakins6347 5 лет назад

thats when i quit listening. if you have a popped collar im just guessing you are full of it.

@MktNinja 4 года назад

how do you know if a car was flooded 6in or too roof?

@innovator5988 4 года назад

Not too easy to tell by pictures from an auction but in person you would normally be able to see a water residue line of where the water came up to

@tjbrewster69 5 лет назад

0:57 "There is no right or wrong way to restore a flooded vehicle" Yes...there is a wrong way....exactly how you "restored" this vehicle. Really crimp-on butt connectors. You didn't restore that vehicle, you did nothing more than a hack job. Hopefully your wife doesn't get hurt in this cobbled together piece of crap.

@jakobauger6805 Год назад

The center council will determine your fate!

@davidbenji1 2 года назад

I think the biggest issue which is truly unfixable is that any of the wire ends that were submerged in saltwater will have wicked up the water and over time will corrode. The only solution is a complete new wire harness. But I would think you you can still get many years of use out of the car before the wire totally disintegrates.

@dg7848 Год назад

I found a old Chevy SS that survived hurricane Katrina we had to do something similar to save it because all of the wires were submerged

@aexvortex718 Год назад

My truck was completely submerged its a 1994 s10 truck is it done or is it fixable

@davidbenji1 Год назад

@AExVortex I would for sure try to fix it. It may be fine and never have an issue. It may not. But there is definitely a greater possibility for corrosion than for a car that has never been in saltwater. If I ever sold it, I would fully disclose to the buyer what had happened. If I had to choose between buying a car that had been submerged in saltwater vs. one that had not, I'd only take the risk on the submerged car if it were substantially cheaper than a never flooded car.

@aexvortex718 Год назад

@@davidbenji1 i got stuck and it flooded where it got stuck the day after i got stuck i was supposed to get the day it flooded but we couldn't so we left it and water got inside and even mud inside water definitely got inside so idk if i wanna fix it i was looking around on RU-vid and heard it has a very high chance of corrosion if the water went to the steering wheel so i might just put it in the junk yard

@davidbenji1 Год назад

@AExVortex You could check out a video by Chris of No Nonsense Know How (YT channel) where his Toyota Tundra (I believe) went totally underwater at the boat ramp and he cleaned it and got it running again. I think it's worth a try if you have the time. Good luck!

@maximus01152891 2 года назад

The quickest way to wash off salt inside is to drive into non salt water 😏

@Worldviewofak55867 Год назад

Please i need video how to restore fully flooded car😢

@vincentsantoiemma5501 2 года назад

would it not ne better to just replace the whole wiring harness?

@ijavaid5121 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your experience. How many hours it took you to restore?

@Caseoh.12333 3 года назад

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@NightOwlGames 11 месяцев назад

i just seen a beautiful looking BMW flooded think it was a new M5 its a shame! i wonder if it will ever be fixed? it must of been standing it water for some time it got pulled out and towed away think the place it flooded was called rushford ford in uk.

@michaelvalone907 5 лет назад

where is part 2??

@yotheman 5 лет назад

I definitely can't subscribe to a channel where the owner doesn't respond to people or doesn't update. Good luck.

@jth1987leb 6 лет назад

because it's salt water I would recommend just buying a new harness. salt water can get deep in the wiring and it's not for some time to the issues pop up.

@kg4boj 2 года назад

That's the buyers problem after he flips it

@myplaguesify 2 года назад

is it okay if its saltwater flooded you rinse it with tap water to get rid of the saltwater? or it just might add a problem?

@alistairpowers8129 5 лет назад

I would have to agree, do not use crimp connectors, it wouldnt have taken any extra time to use soldered joints.

@griseldachavez9445 5 лет назад

How much was the car?

@1306marty 11 месяцев назад

Great info and video BUT.....get an external microphone and its perfect! TNX

@BEAUTYnIQ Год назад

so its been almost 5 years now .. how did this is repair project go on the flooded vehicle ..? is it still running ? did other problems come up..? were there issues you wish you had done differently? did the wife like this car and is still using it or maybe onky sold it to upgrade but had a great run with it..? please do tell .. am hoping to hear!

@aexvortex718 Год назад

My truck was completely submerged i got it out is it still fixable its a 1994 s10 pickup or is it done

@19samkhan 5 месяцев назад

poor voice quality

@gregoryh4601 2 года назад

Sir do you have any info on Front End andEngine was underwater but inside of the BMW X5 not Bad a little wet. Can you help?

@kysmelmonge2731 2 года назад

Just put it in rice

@kecah04 5 лет назад

How can I tell by looking at it that it was only in 6 inches of water?

@RoninsCorner Год назад

Sometimes the dirt is clear as day on the seats and on the side of the car. Other times the insurance company will mark a line with the initials WL

@alexh5894 2 года назад

Anyone heard of a way to register a "certificate of destruction" title? from a running driving car

@mars6338 2 года назад

The first step I will take when repairing a flooded car is making sure I pop the collar on my polo shirt 👕

@deven6518 Год назад

Its often times cheaper to buy a harness from a wreck than paying an electrician. 😊

@meridianmoda 2 года назад

cool vid, the background music is annoying as hell

@rabiielmissaoui6629 5 лет назад

Trying to buy a 14 mercides benz it has the some problem any idea? Before buying it please!?

@K0NY718 2 года назад

But how do you get the odor out? My car didn’t flood but i bagged a bunch of wet grass clippings and forgot them in the trunk of my suv and the next day horrible smell and windows had moisture on them. Got it detailed but smell still there. I need help.

@RoninsCorner Год назад

Hopefully you have it fixed already, but for my car I had to use a carpet cleaner to clean out a rained out interior. Detailers typically will do a spray/powder and vacuum vs full carpet cleaner. Ones that have the the attachment. Plus baking soda can also help, and vacuum if you don’t want to the full monte. Hopefully helpful in your situation.

@MariaMarakiMario90 2 года назад

Can u fix a 2020 Nissan Sentra that was in 8 feet of flood water?

@ramireznico 3 года назад

Never would be as original electronic problems will always pop up. I think the only way is replacing every electronic part.

@ganis3557 3 года назад

sorry....i see there are a lot of guns in your car garage....is they real....

@GabyBobocea 5 лет назад

Never buy a Salt water car ... I got 6 back in 2014 took me a bit of time to go over each and every one . I got a F150 clean water that was only a trans rebuilt and a clean up used it for over 70k miles with min problems ... some parts they go just because you cannot grease them...

@shanebaby7320 5 лет назад

@gaby bobocea My uncle told me the same thing, he said its the minerals that short the cars out and that putting computer components in iso-alcohol will lift the minerals with a better chance of ecu and other components working still not 100% but better odds.

@jameynewsom3689 5 лет назад

It's hard for me to take anyone seriously that "pops" their collar. Try dressing like a grown adult.

@pavil1i 5 лет назад

Jamey Newsom ok, jamey newsom

@johnkaplanian 5 лет назад

I noticed that the quality of wires itself on American Cars is very low in comparison to Japanese, European and Korean models that uses a thicker gauge and stronger wires that sustain long years without being affected by heat and brittle to break specially under tilted steering columns and doors. Great project to rebuild a nice luxury and Great cars. Enjoy

@cooperboutdoors4002 2 года назад

Idk I always see a bmw or a Volkswagen with a tail light out or a head light lol

@kg4boj 2 года назад

@@cooperboutdoors4002 BMW and VW are NOT America cars!

@ScorpionVonScotts600 4 года назад

Crimps on a JVC head unit yes but....

@sunilanandan2290 2 года назад

How much is price For bmw cla

@johnshirley8184 5 лет назад

This car is going to have wiring problems forever but connectors are not a good idea.

@jimeagle6636 3 года назад

how much did you spend?

@biancasaucado 5 лет назад

If the radio or instrument cluster not working this is the time to walk away

@aboveitallmc 5 лет назад

Way to much and a huge fire risk , just grab a new harness off eBay .

@gerardojuarez999 4 года назад

If you got a flooded car can’t you just get a parts car as well? One that’s damaged but has the engine , seats and all electrical components and just grind off any rust on the frame ?

@innovator5988 4 года назад

That would work very well but might be more expensive then replacing the electronic parts that are damaged especially if the car is fairly new

@abelosei420 2 года назад

What sites can you buy flooded cars from?

@myeride 5 лет назад

What is in the water you used to rinse the floor area?

@nemanja3925 3 года назад

My car was 6m under water hahaha

@dalejrfan820002000 5 лет назад

You can't tell me that some computers didn't get wet. Water moves around when you pick up the car .

@vaporwingfauxmcloud1190 3 года назад

Use flex tape

@markvankalmthout5012 5 лет назад

Why didn't you steam clean the interior?? If you steamclean you sanitice and disinfect the whole area.

@brianandrews7099 5 лет назад

No Copart Kool Aide for me, thanks! No flood cars or wrecked but rebuildables for me.

@zzzsss8285 5 лет назад

Good work man

@joserangel1212 4 года назад

How much was they charge

@MrUranium238 4 года назад

cheaper to buy a new car

@ptick16 5 лет назад

This video would have been MUCH better without the music.

@gooddman 5 лет назад

U talk super too tooooo much.... talk while u workkkkk

@davewilliams1342 5 лет назад

David Williams home now that last night

@ruta2955 6 лет назад

When can you expect part 2?

@Zippylippy 3 года назад

This happen to me today with this storm In Florida great salt water 😳

@nagunaks2222 3 года назад

Now's the time

@gloobark 3 года назад

i like the music

@swanklabrecords3122 5 лет назад

the center council

@andyg5004 4 года назад

How much did you buy it for

@solatope11 5 лет назад

where is part 2 of this video?

@jesusguzman8127 3 года назад

Good video man

@yantolee4017 5 лет назад

all flood cars should be crushed and never resold. period.

@robbob8050 5 лет назад

Hatchet job.

@Saint696Anger 4 года назад

Cool man I learned some stuff here 👍

@bilalahmed2123 3 года назад

Great job

@OmenFree 5 лет назад

AWESOME DAISY WIRENESS, COMRAD

@rayox1765 5 лет назад

What about the engine?

@Trader2Win 5 лет назад

Two words "Better Audio" da

@lyubovfedorov4111 6 лет назад

Interesting

@ebinbelji7381 6 лет назад

What you did with engine is not in this video ?

@jasongrooming36 5 лет назад

He said the engine was not under water.

@ebinbelji7381 5 лет назад

@@jasongrooming36 he didn't mention the repair he did with the engine

@lornwell3669 3 года назад

This is not a how to video, this is just you half-assing it and filming it

@miguelsandoval8203 4 года назад

I worked for an auto insurance company as an adjuster. These cars are the worst investment you can ever make. They are totaled for a reason. The time it takes to fix is quiete lengthy. Most dealers that sell those don’t take the time and you’re driving a ticking time bomb.