2001 Ford Escape Water Damage

2001 FORD ESCAPE
138,124 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MUGGZ
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My wife recently made a bad choice about crossing a overflowing creek on her way home. The truck just cut off. I had to push it out. I let it sit for a day, and the truck wouldnt start.

I had it towed and the machanic had to put a new starter in, new wires, spark plugs.

He said that he finally got it cranked up and it's a very loud knocking sound. He said he's not sure but he thinks is a bent/broken valve. He said that if it was his car, he would replace the whole engine...

Is his diagnostics correct?

Should I just replace the engine?

How must will it cost to replace a whole engine?
Jun 24, 2008 at 9:45 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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mmm, I dont think so, I would go for another opinion, I cant understand how you have a bent or broken valve unless the timing belt slipped when she went in the water, sounds fishy and why would you replace an entire engine when all you have is a broken valve, listen yourself to what it sounds like and definitely get a second opinion, ,And Im really sure that" if it was his car he would put a new engine in it" yeah right. they want to make some money off you. get another opinion on it and try to find an honest shop
Jun 24, 2008 at 10:07 PM
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