T135 Submerged: Help!

[John Jordan]

Newbie here, just joined T135. I can use some of the boss's advice. From Zamboanga po. My bike was submerged under water (for some time) due to the heavy rains hence the flooding just recently. The engine is already firing up but my concern is there's an incidence when my engine suddenly died while I was driving. It happened when I was about to down-shift as I closed my accelerator. I already drained the air box (water pooled in) and checked my oil if the bottom-end was breached (of water) and I can tell that it was a fallible suspicion. Whats the logical explanation for this? Thanks mga master!

 

[bhek_21]

Newbie here, just joined T135. I can use some of the boss's advice. From Zamboanga po. My bike was submerged under water (for some time) due to the heavy rains hence the flooding just recently. The engine is already firing up but my concern is there's an incidence when my engine suddenly died while I was driving. It happened when I was about to down-shift as I closed my accelerator. I already drained the air box (water pooled in) and checked my oil if the bottom-end was breached (of water) and I can tell that it was a fallible suspicion. Whats the logical explanation for this? Thanks mga master!

IMHO, water is present in your fuel line or carburetor.. This already dangerous because water can't be compressed.. Try to clean up your carb and drain your fuel tank.. and also change your spark plug so that you will be confident that it will produce a good spark..

 

[MOBSIX]

If the whole motor was submerged, it would be better and safer if you open your motor and carburator..as in general cleaning and oil change.....Its better to be safe than sorry.

 

[traxxas-modifier]

-change oil
-clean carb,
-remove spark plug

better open the head just to check if water is present.
if water is present there, then theres lots of dirts inside the bore.

 

[John Jordan]

-change oil
-clean carb,
-remove spark plug

better open the head just to check if water is present.
if water is present there, then theres lots of dirts inside the bore.

Sir @traxxas-modifier do you have any videos how to open the cylinder head? I am considering of a DIY to familiarize myself with my MX's heart and soul (haha). I was trying to find the crankcase breather (unclothed the bike last night) to see if my bottom end's been breached I cant seem to find it. How-to vids lang po sir trax. I might do it tonight after work. Appreciate this sir! thanks!

 

[bhek_21]

-change oil
-clean carb,
-remove spark plug

better open the head just to check if water is present.
if water is present there, then theres lots of dirts inside the bore.



Sir @traxxas-modifier do you have any videos how to open the cylinder head? I am considering of a DIY to familiarize myself with my MX's heart and soul (haha). I was trying to find the crankcase breather (unclothed the bike last night) to see if my bottom end's been breached I cant seem to find it. How-to vids lang po sir trax. I might do it tonight after work. Appreciate this sir! thanks!

Opening the head is a quite a sensitive job sir.. You must consider first the TDC (top dead center) of your piston and valve, this can be done by opening the timing chain gear side.. this is my short knowledge about the head.. heheheh Maybe you should bring it to a mechanic.. because if you didn't do it properly, your valves and piston might collide due to improper timing and will result to "KABOOM"..

I think that this is the crankcase breather you are looking for.. Am I right?



Correct me if I'm wrong masters..

 

[John Jordan]

Sir @bhek_21 just downloaded the X1R parts catalog as I was browsing the forum list. I can see that the breather leads to the airbox. Does this portray that if ever water pooled in the bottom end, (instead of water being contained in the bottom end) water would travel through the breather subsequently into the airbox? Since I already drained my airbox, could there still be some left? Wouldn't it just evaporate if ever there's still some left inside? THANKS Sir @bhek_21 !

 

[bhek_21]

Sir @bhek_21 just downloaded the X1R parts catalog as I was browsing the forum list. I can see that the breather leads to the airbox. Does this portray that if ever water pooled in the bottom end, (instead of water being contained in the bottom end) water would travel through the breather subsequently into the airbox? Since I already drained my airbox, could there still be some left? Wouldn't it just evaporate if ever there's still some left inside? THANKS Sir @bhek_21 !

If I'm not mistaken, that's the idea of this breather pipe.. Water will not evaporate that easily if it was mixed in your engine oil as far as I know.. Maybe it is better if you will change your engine oil to be assure that there is no water mixed up and so that you can avoid further damage in your engine..

 

[John Jordan]

Really appreciate this Sir @bhek_21 Salamat! =)

 

[John Jordan]

By the way mga master, my instinct tells me to change my air filter as well. Whats your say on this? I already dried the element. (The bike is just 8 months old).

 

[MOBSIX]

No need to change your air filter as long as its dry already.better yet since you have taken it out might as well clean it too.

 

[John Jordan]

I already did sir @traxxas-modifier recommendations. Thanks sir @traxxas-modifier Problem solved about the engine dying suddenly. Now another issue erupted, whenever I try to accelerate abruptly, the bike seems to choke down a little before giving a good punch. But the throttle response on idle is now the usual, just acceleration.

 

[bandido]

@John Jordan Try to tweak your air/fuel mixture. You can kindly consult sir job regarding on a/f optimization.

 

[John Jordan]

Bike's back to its performance. Changed my SP, disassembled my carb and changed airfilter. Grateful to everyone who gave their advice and opinions. Now, time to tweak that air/fuel mixture (@bandido) . Thanks mga boss! More power to t135!