volvo 440 turbo engine problems

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mickeydut@msn.com - 04 Mar 2007 11:40 GMT

the other night i went through a puddle and my car started to pop and
bang. when i started it in the morning it was still a bit bangy but
after about 5 mins the car filled up with smoke and smoke was coming
out the engine bay and the engine is now clanging. can any body help
please

thanks mike

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Michael Pardee - 04 Mar 2007 18:26 GMT

> the other night i went through a puddle and my car started to pop and
> bang. when i started it in the morning it was still a bit bangy but
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> thanks mike

I am hoping the engine didn't suck water and hydraulic lock. A compression
test - a DIY test with the plugs out and cranking the engine is good
enough - will determine whether to look farther. The cylinders should be
within 10% of each other.

Mike

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