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Old 12-01-2016, 12:56 PM
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Sounds like it is coming from the pully connected to the water pump. I'll take it off and see what needs to be done.
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I am guessing you got a cheap parts store waterpump with chinese bearings. If you get a replacement pump, make sure you get a Mopar. Check Ebay for a good deal.
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I am guessing you got a cheap parts store waterpump with chinese bearings. If you get a replacement pump, make sure you get a Mopar. Check Ebay for a good deal.
I got the brand new pump from napa
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Take the belt loose and spin things.
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I made sure the water pump was secure all the hoses are secure and out of the way and it seems to be making the general amount of noise on the water pump pully. Should I toake it out and clean it ? Its a new pump like I said so I don't really know at this point.
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Originally Posted by Hoenestly
I made sure the water pump was secure all the hoses are secure and out of the way and it seems to be making the general amount of noise on the water pump pully. Should I toake it out and clean it ? Its a new pump like I said so I don't really know at this point.
Loosen the belt and rotate the pump pulley.
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Anything after that?
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Originally Posted by Hoenestly
Anything after that?
Geez, can we stay focused here?
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Lol sorry I'm confused with what ur saying
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If you think it's coming from the pump pulley remove all belt tension from the pulley by loosening the belt. Spin the pulley. It should spin easily(no roughness)with no in/out or side play. Might as well check all the other pulleys to.
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Originally Posted by EZEARL
If you think it's coming from the pump pulley remove all belt tension from the pulley by loosening the belt. Spin the pulley. It should spin easily(no roughness)with no in/out or side play. Might as well check all the other pulleys to.
The water pump pully is a tad bit snug
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Originally Posted by EZEARL
If you think it's coming from the pump pulley remove all belt tension from the pulley by loosening the belt. Spin the pulley. It should spin easily(no roughness)with no in/out or side play. Might as well check all the other pulleys to.
The water pump pully is a tad bit snug
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It should make maybe two smooth revolutions when you spin it. If the other pulleys feel good when you spin them it could be your belt tension or the belt itself.
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How tight are you tightening the belt? If you have a belt tension gauge the spec is 180-200 lbs for a new belt, 140-160 for an old one.

Did you do a new t-stat when pump installed?

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Originally Posted by tech
You need to remove the hose and check it , if it is ok clean and maybe use a little sealant on the hose .

No. Never use sealant on a coolant hose, unless you want to buy yourself a lot of work down the road.

It's not needed, and it will cause a lot of grief.



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