P1000 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-3 Water in Engine

[Southerntoon]

Just picked up a 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-3 not running. Previous owner went through some deep water or something and got water in the engine. Says he pulled the plugs and that it was turning over etc. It sat at a local dealership for a few months and They told him new motor or rebuild and he opted against fooling with it. It is now not turning over (starter just clicks). Assume it froze up while sitting or it was never really turning over after the water mishap. Any suggestions on what to try? Thought about putting some marvel mystery oil down the spark plugs on top of the pistons etc? Any way to try and turn the motor over by hand?

 

[Smitty335]

Just picked up a 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-3 not running. Previous owner went through some deep water or something and got water in the engine. Says he pulled the plugs and that it was turning over etc. It sat at a local dealership for a few months and They told him new motor or rebuild and he opted against fooling with it. It is now not turning over (starter just clicks). Assume it froze up while sitting or it was never really turning over after the water mishap. Any suggestions on what to try? Thought about putting some marvel mystery oil down the spark plugs on top of the pistons etc? Any way to try and turn the motor over by hand?

Have you drained engine/transmission oil? Checked the battery charge? If it was submerged running high RPMS, probably has bent crank rods, wouldn't hurt to put some Marvel oil in the cylinders though? Let us know how it goes, Wish you the best!

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Put new oil in, charge the battery, pull the plugs, then see if it cranks.

 

[Southerntoon]

Agree on new oil, battery charge etc. Does anybody know if there is a way to try and rotate the engine by hand?

 

[Smitty335]

Agree on new oil, battery charge etc. Does anybody know if there is a way to try and rotate the engine by hand?

Not by hand, but have you tried pulling it behind a truck with the key on?

 

[Southerntoon]

No... however if anyone else needs to know the access is under/behind the seat at the very front of the engine. 21mm socket

 

[Smitty335]

No... however if anyone else needs to know the access is under/behind the seat at the very front of the engine. 21mm socket

Very good to know! Have you tried it?

 

[russknight]

No... however if anyone else needs to know the access is under/behind the seat at the very front of the engine. 21mm socket

Access to what?

 

[logictech]

I worked on P1000 that was locked up after being submerged. Found a bent rod on the rear cylinder. The rest of the engine was ok. See attached pictures.

 

[JcornRose]

I wouldn’t trust that he pulled the plugs. Don’t try to start again until you do!

 

[Remington]

First off welcome from the Great Lakes State. Were u from? Just says USA on your profile thank god!
second,PICS or it didnt hapen! 🤟

do what @Cuoutdoors said and change the oil, plull the plugs to see if it cranks. Its been a while since we last heard from you, have you tried any of this and has it worked or not?