since the water flange broke i can't start the car?

my water flange is broken and my BMW 528i 97 won't start it's been workin before but since the water flange broke it been down ever since
What can I do

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[Kerry at Pelican Parts]

I don't know what you mean by "water flange" but could it be dripping on your crank sensor at the crank pulley?

- Kerry