Ticking sound when car turns on

Tiny
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  • 2002 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 134,000 MILES
Got caught in flash flood. Car stalled, won't start. Mechanic got water out of oil, new spark plugs, air filer got it to turn on but this is a light ticking sound when car turns on- he has had it one day. Waiting for insurance adjustor to come- is my engine gone?

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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 5:55 AM

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Tiny
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I tmight be a worn cam or follower from water in oil.
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
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What a total waste of donation. CANCEL IT. My 5 year could have made a better reply.
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 8:56 AM
Tiny
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Well do what you wish we aren't magicians and can't hear sounds on the computer. If it's your cam follower your engine isn't bad just eh cam and followers if that is the problem but it depends on whether or not the bearings in the motor have been damaged or not which with the info you have given which is pretty basic and not specific leads to an answer that I gave. However you aren't satisfied so i'll push this along to get your refund.
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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We have voided your donation and are sorry we could not help you this time.
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 1:31 PM

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