After driving through water now car will not start up

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
170,009 MILES
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KENDRA67
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Drove through water during storm water entered into my intake valve now my car will not start up.. it was making a noise at first like the starter was gone..so i got dat vut that still wasn't the problem.. i also put in another battery...now its making a noise like it wants to start but its not.. what's is the problem?
May 25, 2013 at 5:55 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Motor was hydrolocked and most likely internal damage has occured. Remove pluges see if it will crank and expell water also change oil. If no internal damage when reinstall plugs it may start. If not call insurance agent and claim under compensation
May 25, 2013 at 6:00 AM
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KENDRA67
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Ok I will try that...so you don't think nothing major wrong with the car
May 25, 2013 at 6:11 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Started by stating MOST LIKELY internal damage has occured but there is always a chance it didnot
May 25, 2013 at 6:29 AM
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KENDRA67
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Ok thank you
May 25, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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What happened?
Jun 4, 2013 at 1:31 AM
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