98redjeep

My Cherokee is making a squeeking noise whenever the engine is running. I sprayed some water on the pulleys and the water pump pulley when sprayed causes the noise to go away. The belt appears to be tight. This water pump was replaced a year ago with one that a transmission shop had laying around.

I am thinking it has gone bad. A search of rock auto shows that the new water pumps don't come with a pulley attached?

If this is to be replaced I plan on changing out the upper and lower radiator hoses as well as a new belt. Any brands to avoid? Good brands?

salad

Since you need to anyway, I'd start simple and cheap and go from there. Do a new belt and see where that gets you. Goodyear Gator Back is the best thing you can put on these things.

rgr4475

If I remember correctly, the belt has to be pretty damn tight to keep it from squeaking. I was surprised when I changed my belt out. Maybe you'll get lucky and that will fix it.

salad

Yes, much less tight with the Gatorback on account of its design.

98redjeep

Gator back ordered.

jeepfreak82

I had similar experiences and long story short, I run the Gatorback on everything I own.

rgr4475

Learning something new everyday.

loganmccool

I have such a terrible squeak I can't find

cruiser54

Get these:

loganmccool

well I think if either narrowed it down to bad belt which I just replaced mine a few months ago or the water pump bearings idler pulley or fan bearings

cruiser54

Use the $5 tool from Harbor freight and you'll know exactly.

98redjeep

The squeak is gone!

cruiser54

Care to elaborate? Least you can do.

98redjeep

I installed the gatorback belt, tightened it to about the same level as the old belt.

cruiser54

Cool.