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Question: i recently had my water pump and thermo. replaced and now there is a ticking

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chrism, 5.7L V8, Laurens, SC, August 20, 2011, 18:31
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The ticking and squeling is coming from the belt or from one of the pullys. What could be the cause. thx

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    Jim Taddei August 29, 2011, 13:08
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    Coolant contamination will often cause a serpentine belt noise. Sometimes cleaning the belt will help but I would recommend replacing the belt and cleaning the pulleys. Please be sure there is nothing currently leaking onto the belt so the new one is not damaged.

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