Hi everyone, I was hoping I could get some advice. I was driving my mk1 cabriolet home last night and the rain was coming down like nothing else. I totally misjudged the level of water I was about to drive through. (I thought it was going to be a big puddle) next thing I know I've got water over the bonnet and pouring through the fire wall, doors and all sorts! I managed to get through the deepest part then the engine stalled. Luckily I was able to push it out with some help from some one who was about to follow me through there.

I didn't really have much choice (not wanting to be stranded and it was pitch black/ pissin with rain so without checking anything i tried to start to start it up). At first there was nothing but after about 20 mins she came back to life. I drove the rest of the way home (about 12km) and it seemed ok but the revs were right down at idle. However it didn't stall again, which I guess is a good sign?

I'm worried water might have gone in the air intake? Obviously the exhaust was flooded. I'll check the oil first for milkiness and the intake for signs of water but what other problems is flooding likely to cause and what should I be checking before driving it again? Thanks, Ed