Morgan Crosbie is a YouTuber with a modest 1,700 subscribers. The Canadian enthusiast recently took delivery of a brand-new 2020 Corvette C8, and decided to post a series of videos detailing a few of the quirks he noticed about the vehicle. Simple things, like how to remove the top, doing a grocery run, and other daily driver-related topics. One recent video shows Crosbie giving his new Vette a rinse at a car wash, where he points out how much water drips into the engine bay. It’s at that point that the Internet comments section went absolutely ape.
Fueled by a snarky post from Car & Driver, which links to Crosbie’s video and declares that the 2020 Corvette in fact does not have a water-leak problem, the comments section is filled with trolls chastising Crosbie for pointing out how much water gets into the engine bay.
The backlash even prompted Crosbie to post an update to the video description, explaining to all the trolls coming in from the Car & Driver post that he was simply trying to show “where water accumulates for all the people who were at home waiting to get their new C8 Corvette,” adding that “this has been taken completely out of context.”
Indeed, the visceral response in the comments section is baffling to anyone who actually takes the time to watch the video. At no point does Crosbie say there’s anything wrong with the 2020 Corvette design, or that the water would cause mechanical problems. Rather, he just points out where water collects in the engine bay, which he found a little surprising. That’s it.
The info could be useful for anyone who wants to detail their 2020 Corvette’s engine bay, or for anyone curious to see what happens to the mid-mounted 6.2L LT2 V8 after a wash. Unfortunately, after the misleading and unnecessarily nasty post from Car & Driver, Crosbie is now in the crosshairs for countless faceless bullies. Yikes.
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the heat from the engine will dry it out just like a front engine car dries out the water that come in thru the rad
You are correct motorman, but the problem is that Corvette enthusiasts/owners such as myself don’t want the waterspots left on the black panels, which is what happens when you allow the water to dry by engine heat or on their own. You have to dry these areas manually. It’s part of the detailing process. Also, most people don’t take their Vette on a long drive right after washing it. That would only make it dirty again.
over my life time i owned 11 new corvettes i never saw the need to clean the engine compartment. the wife and i just used ours for auto crossing , hill climbs, drag racing and doing track days what sports cars are designed to do. the wife drove it to work every day including thru the snow in the winter. if i could post pictures here i would show us doing laps on a 1/2 dirt oval.
Stop being anal, it’s in the engine compartment. All engine compartments get water in them.
sounds like you have gotten a lot of mileage out of your wife. Might be time to trade her in on something worth cleaning and taking care of.
Hey Tex
You’re that GOLD CHAIN & LEATHER GLOVES kind of car owner, put my money on that one…
i bought my first corvette at 25 60 years ago that the wife and i took on our honeymoon. we used our corvettes what they are to be used for. i also owned over the years 30 + new cars and trucks plus the corvettes and owned circle track race car our son drove. life is all about having fun and no worried about what other people think who might be jealous think. work hard and get up at 5:30 every day for 42 years and put in lots of hours on the job and you too can enjoy life to the fullest. i am now retired for 25 year and still enjoying life.
You have the right idea Motorman!!!
Stay healthy and enjoy…
THANK YOU !! as an engine builder i built a few ZL-1 as dirt short track engines in my day.
Sounds like fun…
if you are having fun on the job it is not a job but a lifestyle
if i had not lost the mrs there would be a C-8 in the garage today
Condolences. Sounds like you guys had a lot of great years together.
I would imagine GM could produce removable inserts as an accessory to block water from entering that area during a carwash with a sensor that warns that its in place to prevent operating the vehicle if heat from the engine bay is trapped eventually initiating a shutdown of the engine if warnings are ignored.
More likely some aftermarket vendor will produce insert/covers to use when washing but agree that pressure washing on engine cover is not good idea.
I have had a 2016 1LT since 2017 ( new leftover). I use a liquid detailer and wax and have never had to wash the engine compartment. If I had to wash my car,or engine compartment, I don’t think I would ever use a power washer. That isn’t good for the paint. A regular hose with soap and water should suffice.
Morgan, ignore the naysayers and enjoy your beautiful car! Lots of luck and drive it in good health.
The fact is Mid Engine cars have plenty of venting due to the need to flow air. Most are covered and deflected to prevent water from important areas.
Now add in a pressure washer like this and you will get water in places it will never go under normal washing or rain.
The rear window has a slot at the bottom to let the air out. A pressure washer shot up under it could splash water in new places.
But these cars generally have good water protection and electronics today are sealed and have sealing connectors.
The Fiero had plenty of water issues, Most kept running just fine. The major issue was the V6 as the rear plugs can rust in if not changed regularly.
Water ran off the deck lid and on the back side of the engine. Miss fires were rare but rusted plugs common.
I agree shouldn’t leak into engine bay during a carwash in the driveway…
It’s just a 60k overpriced Pontiac Fiero anyways, if you exspect anything different you smoking
something .
I “exspect” that the only one smoking anything around here is you, Scottie. Go back to sleep.
Its so easy to ruffle your feathers lol your nickname is Burnout…
Lol
Ruffle my feathers? I laughed so hard that I cried, Scottie lol. What do you exspect with a comment like that?
Burnout, sure you don’t want any of my medical marijuana ?
Did you stop going to your anger management therapy again ?
Your meds alone aren’t working…
I’m so jealous I’m about to say something snarky. Beautiful car! 👍😁
Scottie is delusional. Over priced Fiero, the C8 is not even comparable. Shake your head.
Can’t fix stupid, Renee.
Fiero was ahead of its time for GM production…
Just like C8, still waiting on production to cover orders… let alone replacement parts if something goes wrong, body panels, mirrow, tail light etc…
Back to Fiero fwd technology put in the a$$ end of a plastic car. Another GM mid engine car that didn’t do well either ???
Good thing for aluminum heads and much better spark plugs, at least they can’t rust,
More shall be revealed…
With that last comment, I doubt i’m alone in thinking it’s now time for you to remove the last three characters from your user name.
Pathetic.
Take it easy on the weed there buddy. Learn some basic grammar and come back when you have a real opinion you can properly express.
Hey Lewis,
What would I do with out you,
Seems like you care…
Enjoy your day.
Spell ck,
I guess that’s my fault.
Yeah…that wasn’t spell check lol. Nice try.
I actually enjoy caring for or detailing my engine bay. Since the front scoop on my C7 is functional, I find the biggest problem is keeping the hood liner clean and from deteriorating. The water on a C8 does not present much of a challenge and, since I ordered a red cover and engine appearance package, I obviously will keep it clean to show off the engine. Appreciate the video which I thought useful and informative.
I’ve bought and sold hundreds of vehicles since my first deal at 15. That was 48 years ago. After dealing with mostly good people in the hobby and industry the idiots are those who make you want to quit. And now with these free on-site reviews, youtube, Instagram, marketplaces, and others, the people who say these things never would do so in your face. I have good buyers that can only see what I have by appt. If they start any kind of stupidity they are outta there. After so many deals you learn the psychology of sellers, buyers, commentors, and people who think they are car guys in general. I’ve learned who to let in my garage and who to keep out.
The C8 engine compartment is a focal point in this car. Morgan was only addressing areas of attention for those of us who have OCD for car care.
I think it will be pretty obvious to anyone who washes their car where the water is. They can just use those two big white things on the front of their face. Unless he’s pointing out a way to fix the so-called problem he isn’t accomplishing anything. Everyone knows if you spray your car with a pressure washer there may be a little water in the engine compartment.
The last thing you want to do with any vehicle is use a pressure washer of any kind including car wash bays. If you stand back far enough the rinse or spray a soap on like a fog where no pressure hits the paint that is ok. Using pressure to rid of dirt is just pushing the dirt into the paint.
Hey Morgan…..keep up the neat stuff. I’m a Toronto old fart, and enjoyed your piece. Sure, I’ve taken ‘great’ care with my previous 7 Corvettes, and love my ’14 C7 Z51, but we don’t always clean it up with Q-tips. Drive and enjoy.
Save-the-Wave !!!!!!!
Well, appears a good example of what to expect from daily use and his concerns from the manner in which water gets into the engine compartment. But, first he was intentionally putting water into the area.
At 1:50, he sprays directly into the vent from behind the vehicle and very well could have been for effect, or not. Pretty sure I will not be spraying “directly” into any vent with a warm engine bay and would definitely add more water throughout the area. Overall a good video on the subject of ownership and use and he kinda put himself into the crosshairs by enhancing what will be a known trait of an mid-engine compartment.
OK
Like Car and driver said the engine bay cannot be airtight, hencev the engine will not be able to sucjk in oxygen unless you have a good scoop. Keep up th good work Morgan. Scott you have a mental problem.
Sal,
Have yourself a great day…
Car and driver pointed out that the engine bay is not airtight as the engine will not get oxygen. Keep up the good work Morgan. Scott you are deranged
Who gives a 💩
I bought my first Corvette a 1970 convertible with a BBC 454 th400 wrecked in a junkyard in 1984 I was 14. I Spent the next 2 years either at school or working or in the garage. Working on my vette. Dec 1986 it was finished!. I just turned 16 in Nov. Had my license and had me the baddest Ride in school. I rebuilt the entire car on a different frame as the oem frame was missing most of the frontend. You could still find tons of NOS parts in 1986.
OK, 2 th dip$hit, likely Millenial-TARD that wrote this article, there is no such thing as ‘TROLLS’ — they are simply people making comments, and secondly, ‘BULLIES’ DO NOT EXIST in th ‘adult world’– there are only bullies to children– once we’re adults, it simply becomes opinions or ‘constructive criticism’ I suppose, if U need a name for it– U don’t get to call th author (s) of commentary BULLIES, just cuz U don’t like what they have to say. IF U do, it simply shows that U R a PU $$Y, a word that applies to both children AND adults alike. U WHINING PU$$Y.
Your trolling right now. Nothing constructive, only trying to piss people off lol.
Oh the irony of your comment cracks me up! Lololol
‘Lololol’ ? REALLY ?
What is this — 2005 ???
The trunk is now the hood because that’s where the engine lives!😁
The fact he was even surprised rhere was water in the engine bay says it all. Of course there is going to be water im the engine bay when spraying it with water. All cars do this so why is he so surprised?
I’d be more concerned if the driver got his hair piece and gold chain wet during a rain storm
Morgan, I bet you didn’t think you were going to get a response like this! You can tell that there are a lot of people quarantined in their house and have nothing else to do so they’ve decided to vent about your post! Just laugh and enjoy them all. This too shall pass!
Plain and simple the baddest ass car around
Sadly, it’s a sign of the times that some people post a snotty comment. There seems to be a burning desire to be an asshole because it can be done anonymously. Enjoy your Corvette and thanks to those who support you. To Car & Driver: you should be ashamed and embarrassed.
Who looks in the engine bay ?
Who really cares? It’s the engine bay. It’s exposed to the elements. If the guy isn’t happy with it, he can give me the car.