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04-09-05, 01:15 PM
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waterlogged engine
Hi. I have a 1991 Nissan Sentra with a 4 cylinder engine. During a storm I drove into about three feet of water, and the engine cut off. I tried to start it again, which I was later told was a bad idea if the muffler was underwater. I'm pretty sure it was, and now the car won't start. It sounds like the starter is trying to start, but it won't turn over. Is there any way I can know if the engine is completely screwed? So far, I have emptied the oil and left the plug and oil cap off in an effort to let it dry out. Can anybody help me out with some advice?
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04-09-05, 01:32 PM
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You need to remove the spark plugs and crank it over to displace the water out of the cylinders. Be careful the water will shoot out with a lot of force
Their is a possibility that you bent a connecting rod, see how it sounds when you get it running.
Their is a possibility that you bent a connecting rod, see how it sounds when you get it running.
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04-10-05, 08:37 AM
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Don't forget to put the drain plug in and refill with oil.
Measure it with a micrometer; cut it with an ax.
