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Old 05-04-2008, 03:51 AM   #1
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also one other side note dont know if it is related sometimes when i used to start it up it sounded like a quick screach sound almost like a loose or tight belt could this be related
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:44 AM   #2
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Definitely the waterpump - good catch tboyer !!

The screaching you heard is the waterpump bearing going bad. There is a seal on the pulley shaft and when the bearing goes, so does this seal.

Don't drive or run the car - you're not circulating any coolant and you will damage the engine if you do.
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Old 05-04-2008, 07:26 AM   #3
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k good now if that is the case where do i get the part how much and is it easy to fix
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Old 05-09-2008, 09:39 AM   #4
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thats alot guys took it in today and it was the water pump cost about 1000 dollars to fix then i should be back to driving it by wensday wish me luck thanks again
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