loud tapping

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BPDAVE5
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I have a 1999 stratus 2.4dohc 140,000 miles. Drove through some high water and it stalled. Got it home and found the air filter was soaked, I'm sure it sucked up some water in the engine, and when started the enige was making a loud tapping noise. The noise is very rapid and steady. The engine starts right up and I dont see any water in the oil. Any ideas on what could have happened when it sucked up the water?
Nov 16, 2006 at 1:35 PM
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1BIGG1
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water doesnt compress so if you got more than just a tiny amount in your combustion chamber it can cause your connecting rod to bend and cause severe internal engine damage.
Nov 17, 2006 at 10:24 PM