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Question: Engine coolant dumped out from under the van

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Phase1, Sheppard Afb, TX, October 19, 2009, 16:43
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Van was squealing while driving and when I stopped at the light the temperature started to rise. Once I got home and shut my vehicle off all the coolant poured out of the bottom. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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    Bret Bodas October 19, 2009, 17:30
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    There are several possibilities, but if there was a squealing noise, then it's possible the belt that drives the water pump was slipping and that caused the engine to start to overheat. I would avoid driving your van and overheating the engine, possibly causing damage to the engine. Check the belts and hoses, and if you cannot address this, try to get it to a repair shop without overheating the engine. You may want to have it towed.
    Good Luck!

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    Phase1, October 19, 2009, 18:57
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    Does this sound like the water pump is not working?

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