Engine making a noise - again

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by patssle

Found the problem. A bolt from said water pump change came loose.

WTF?

[patssle]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

WTF?

Does that sound like BS? (genuine question)

My dad suspects it may have been like that.

1. The bolt won't screw back on - it seems snug (I didn't try to loosen it though).
2. If it was loose, why is the belt rubbing in 1 exact spot - wouldn't the bolt be turning?

So either it was cross threaded, some dirt is preventing it from screwing back on, it's too long of a bolt, or it is loose.

Any thoughts on this? (the belt is loosened in this photo)