Partly seized engine?

2002 FORD RANGER
82,453 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LWPATTER1987
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I drove thru a small stream that was 14 inchs deep and 3/4 the way thru my engine stoped. i tried to restart my engine but it did not. i pulled it out and tried to start it but acted like the starter was sezied. i purchased a new starter and it did not fix the proplem i am able to turn the fly wheel 3/4 the way then it wont turn any more. i put the starter back on and it started 3/4 the way but completely stoped. i removed the starter again and the fly wheel will move if i push with a screw driver but only 3/4 the way i though maybe i got water in the engine so i removed the spark plugs but did not help. any one know what can be wrong ( my greandfather said my water pump is leaking
Feb 20, 2011 at 5:00 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Is there water in the induction, is the air filter wet? if so you may have hydraulically locked the engine and bent a rod.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 20, 2011 at 6:06 AM
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LWPATTER1987
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thanks i was able to spary wd-40 in the engine and it is now unsized thanks for your help
Feb 21, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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