ticking sound when car turns on

2002 NISSAN SENTRA
134,000 MILES
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KELLNER
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got caught in flash flood. car stalled, won't start. mechanic got water out of oil, new spark plugs, air filer got it to turn on but this is a light ticking sound when car turns on- he has had it one day. waiting for insurance adjustor to come- is my engine gone????????

Jul 11, 2013 at 10:55 PM
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HMAC300
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I tmight be a worn cam or follower from water in oil.
Jul 11, 2013 at 11:47 PM
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KELLNER
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What a total waste of donation. CANCEL IT. My 5 year could have made a better reply.
Jul 12, 2013 at 1:56 AM
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HMAC300
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well do what you wish we aren't magicians and can't hear sounds on the computer. if it's your cam follower your engine isn't bad just eh cam and followers if that is the problem but it depends on whether or not the bearings in the motor have been damaged or not which with the info you have given which is pretty basic and not specific leads to an answer that I gave. However you aren't satisfied so i'll push this along to get your refund.
Jul 12, 2013 at 2:40 AM
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THIS IS MIKE
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We have voided your donation and are sorry we could not help you this time.
Jul 12, 2013 at 6:31 AM
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