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2001 Toyota Celica noise in engine

Tiny
HANNAH MILTON
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  • 2001 TOYOTA CELICA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
I was driving after a heavy rain, and I hit a huge puddle of water. My car died and was submerged in a foot of water for close to an hour. The tow truck came and pulled me out. After jumping the battery, the car started, but a loud clicking noise coming from the engine. I used a plug in tester, and it said a clyinder mis fire. I bought it to a mechanic, he doesnt know whats causeing the clicking noise, after check ing spark plugs. The air filter was wet and he took it out. Also, water was coming out of tailpipe for a while. Its still clicking load. What is it?
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 3:41 PM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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Is the noise present when the engine is idleing in park or just going down the road? Can you determine if it's from the front, top or bottom of the engine? My first thought was a cracked exhaust manifold from being cooled to quickly when the water hit it. Did yiour mechanic have any possibilities?
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 9:46 PM
Tiny
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Unfortunately if the airfilter was wet you probably got water in your engine and most likely scored your pistons or cylinders and warped your valves(the clicking)Get a new motor. Sorry
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 AT 6:14 PM

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