2001 Ford Taurus Car Stalled Flood Now Starts Knocking Sound Could

2001 FORD TAURUS
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DAV/M
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Car stalled in a flood now its starts with a knocking sound. What could it be?
Jan 1, 2013 at 4:43 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely a failed connecting rod inside the motor.

did you change all the fluids??

water is terminal for a motor from a flood.

Roy
Jan 1, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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will changing all fluids help?
Jan 1, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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not now, the damage is done.

get it checked by a shop to confirm. i would not drive it with water in the crankcase.

Roy
Jan 1, 2013 at 5:30 PM
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