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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 4:50 PM
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A friend moved my truck (97 Silverado 5.7) while we went kayaking. She apparently forgot to put it in park.(her car is a straight drive)
it started rolling down the hill and went into the river. It was completely submerged for 2 days.
I was told if I let it dry out for around 2 weeks, change plugs, wires, oil, gas that it will probably crank.
Is this true or is this guy trying to make me feel better?!
​​​​​​ That shiny thing you see is the chrome on the bumper.

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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 7:07 AM
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Might work but the ECM is likely gone. Also you will need a salvage title for the pickup. This time of year, being cold, might take longer since the temps are low.
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 7:13 AM
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You need to get the water out of the cylinders ASAP.
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