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Old 05-10-2017, 12:38 PM   #1
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Got home last night and car was making an unusual noise. I took a video in the dark, and it sounds like other water pump failure noises I've heard:

https://youtu.be/eiEof53IOEU

Tonight I'll pull the belt off and crank it up to confirm. Anyone want to chime in with confirmation, or alternate theories?


Would this be safe to drive 30min to my friend's lift, or will I be stuck doing this at home on jackstands?
If you suspect a bad water pump, I would not drive it two feet..........
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....don't even run the engine.
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