I have a '94 Mazda Protege, manual transmission. When I start the car, I hear a loud squeaky sound - its sort of cyclical. (It sounds like something is spinning). I'm told that it could be a belt or a broken water pump. The engine temp. is also running slightly high. The squeak goes away as I shift into 2nd gear and begin driving, then returns when I am parking the car.
2007-08-16 07:16:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
to see if it's your belt squeeling let the car idle and while squeeling take a glass of water and pour it on the belt and if the noise goes away you have a bad belt, if the noise doesn't go away you will know it's the waterpump.
2007-08-16 14:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look underneath the vehicle for signs of a coolant leak. If you see coolant, then your water pump may be at fault. Usually you will not hear the loud squeaky sound until the bearing in the water pump has completely given out; at which point you must IMMEDIATELY replace your water pump. More than likely it is a loose or worn belt. Tighten or replace as necessary.
2007-08-16 08:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by kontrolfreak66 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your diagnosis is probably correct. The fact that the car is running hot leads me to believe it is the water pump. I would still see if you can get a free estimate from a garage. Don't want to replace a water pump and just need a belt.
2007-08-16 07:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by sixpac304 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your serpentine belt is loose (worn). This belt drives your water pump, so it's not pushing water for cooling. After you pick up speed the air flowing thru the rad is helping keep it cool.
Get it replaced or at least checked before you crack the head from over heat!
2007-08-16 07:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by DG A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that the pulleys are aligned correctly and that the belt is properly tensioned. You should be able to move it about 3/8" to 1/2" by applying hard thumb pressure midway between the pulleys. Also make sure that the correct belt was installed, get the numbers off the belt and make a couple of phone calls. If the noise persists, try using Belt-EZ or one of the commercially available belt lubricants.
2016-05-20 15:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are losing a little coolant all the time, then I would say the water pump. If the coolant is always full, then I would say the belt. Have it checked out by a mechanic, he can tell you which it is. good luck.
2007-08-16 07:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually fan belt, or bearing in water pump
2007-08-16 07:23:44 · answer #7 · answered by David M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the water pump is getting ready to crap out on you and the belt more then likely needs to be replace or one of the pullies is bad. with out seeing and hearing it that is my guess.
2007-08-16 07:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by cam696981 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be your fly wheel is spinning check timing belt see if isnt frayed
high temp guage could be waterpump is faulty
best check and also check all water hoseses
2007-08-16 07:26:06 · answer #9 · answered by bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋