My 4x4 trd taco got swamped salt h2o!!!

[2112]

I would like inputs and suggestions....
I was at san luis pass at galveston and got caught in a marsh and then extremley high tides came in.
The truck had saltwater in the interior almost over the tranny hump, it never hit the dash and I was able to assist the wrecker (with my engine that still runs) that had to use a 1000ft cable just to reach my truck.
As I was being towed out and as I drived to higher ground the drive train was making a sort of rotating plastic metalic sound.
I am afraid it is the tranny.

what do ya'll belive is going to happen as far as repairs.
what do you think the ins guys are going to do???
Has anyone had anything like this happen to you or someone you know???

[Greasygreg]

Hey taco submarine,I work at a dealership- bodyshop.If you submerge your rig,the insurance company will want to totall it: to much electronics to be liable for...ie airbags..abs ect...But.. ive had really good luck drying stuff out and it still goes down the road.not really supposed to talk about stuff like that,but ive seen that happen to five rigs.. all the same story

[greasyjeep]

Drain and flush everything, anything with a fluid in it and not sealed, drain it.
after flush, let dry and then flush again after 1000 miles.
THis includes the front and rear diffs.
May want to check your front hubs and rear bearings as well.
Re-grease everything, may be time to get a air powered grease gun.
I would also recommend extending all the breathers while your at it, into the cab isn't the worst idea I have ever seen.
I'm sure others will have more ideas for ys as well.

Good luck

[2112]

Thank you too greasey greg and jeep for the replys.
Here is a question...
The loan value before the incident was approx 22,000.
If INS totals it what price range do you think I could maybe buy it back at???