2000 Honda Accord engine knock

2000 HONDA ACCORD
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HAYTHE5
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my accord went into a ditch. my engine was in water. i have an exposed intake. i am concerned that it sucked in water. when i start it up i here a knocking sound. is this water in the crank case? if i drain the oil out and let it dry wiil this help?
Oct 2, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi haythe5,

Symptoms indicates water has entered the cylinders and bent a con-rod slightly. A compression test would confirm this.

Replacing th oil is not going to help.
Oct 3, 2010 at 12:30 PM