Water damage

Hi, i've just passed my test, drive an N reg 1.3 16v micra. I was driving today in the horrible wet weather and ended up on a flooded dual carriageway, rubbish english roads. Anyway my car stalled and wouldn't start again. We tried bump starting it and rocking it, and we tried jump leads. Just getting this clicking noise. Engine has dried out now but I've got an idea it's the starter motor, but I'm absolutely clueless about cars really! Anyone have any suggestions before I take it in to the garage?

Laura x

It sounds like you may have cylinders full of water?

Have you tried putting it in to second gear and seeing if you can push it?

If i was you i would take out the spark plugs and see if it will turn over then, just watch for the water spray coming out of the plug holes!!

Mick

hi as mick said try turning over, welcome to the club by the way, where you from any pics of ya car

Right - the mechanic's been and said the engine is seized. bit of a problem! so i've bought a new engine - didnt want to part with my car! Next problem is fitting it, anyone any idea of how difficult it's going to be? We've got the Hayes workshop manual which is great, and the engine drops out underneath which makes things a bit easier!

Got it off partfinder online, checked the engine code an that. It's out of an accident-damaged car, apparently it's only done 42k milage but u know what these places are like for that! Paid £130 for it, including delivery, so that's not too bad! Just can't believe a bit of water has done that much damage! Apparently it's come in through the air filter.