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Originally Posted by Kwajtrader
I never realized that sucking in water could cause hydro-lock and basically destroy your engine. Not that I plan on taking my Z4 for a swim, but good to keep in mind for those torrential rain periods.
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I am no expert, but I'd think something was modified and the engine blew at a higher (racing) RPM - hence the holes in the block. I know the engine is mostly aluminum, but there didn't seem to be a trace of water or rust in it.
Rob