It was Geico. FWIW, I have very few problems with insurance companies. They rarely nickle-and-dime us.

The crank couldn't have been polished? What was wrong with the rods?

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Jim

Actually, the crank didn't have a mark on it. The #10 rod was bent.

In cases of water ingestion, no chances are taken. If there's the slightest possibility of unseen damage, the entire engine is scrapped. The insurance companies don't want to become the warranty provider in cases like these. That's why the catalytic converters, turbos', and O2 sensors were replaced. Any parts that may have suffered water damage are replaced.

And what happened to the old parts?

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

I call dibs.........

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport

* ILUVMILS, what is the thinking behind replacing the cats and turbos? How does a dose of water hurt those parts?

54k$ is probably less than 1/2 the value of the car new; I would have argued to get another vehicle. Would that show on the car fax in the future?

The chances are very high, that if the cats' aren't replaced, the car will return within a week or two with the CHECK ENGINE light on. Fault codes P0422 and/or P0432 (Catalyst Inefficient, Left/Right), are to blame. Nobody, most of all the owner of the vehicle, want lingering problems. Thankfully, the insurance providers are usually willing to spend a few extra bucks to avoid a situation like this, which, I might add, is very likely to occur.

As far as the turbo-chargers are concerned, why take a chance??? If one of those things lets go at 30,000 RPM, it'll need more than just a new turbo! Like I said previously, the insurance companies don't want to become the warranty providers. The majority of adjusters I've dealt with realize they don't have the technical knowledge of factory-trained dealer employees, but they do have more experience in dealing with automotive water-damage issues. They probably see ten "flood cars" or more, for every one that I see. They don't want to take chances any more than I do.

How deep was the puddle? Where is the air intake? On most MB's that I have seen they are near the upper cross member so kind of high, must have been one heck of a puddle.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

LOL

That should certainly take care of more than a few of some fortunate Mercedes Benz Service Adviser's monthly boat payments...

Don't they work on 100% commission or something?

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

I guess I'll be expecting a slight rate increase next month

Geico? I am impressed. That little dancing lizard puts his money where his mouth is.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL