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Question: It ran hot wanting to know is it possibly the water pump after I describe issues.

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Lakisha2, 2.5L V6, Bainbridge, GA, April 04, 2011, 10:23
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It ran hot on me yesterday before it got the the Hot I noticed it and pulled over. It was smoking on the right hand side up under the timing belt, and it wasnt oil. It had no water in it and when I try to crank it up it will turn over strong but it makes a funny noise along with it. It looks like the black pan up under the timing belt at the bottom is almost off and possibly is that the reason why its making that noise and wont crank up? Mayb its in the way so it cannot crank? But no engine light come on and it holds no water when I pour water into the radiator it comes out at the bottom near the timing belt.

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    Superbob April 04, 2011, 15:15
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    I think your water pump failed. It may be seizing and making the noise you hear. Also, coolant on the timing belt could cause belt failure and engine damage.
    Tow the car to a Chrysler specialist for diagnosis and estimate. Good Luck.
    If you want to find a specialist, here's a directory link for you:
    https://repairpal.com/directory?address=39817&car_brand_n...

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    Visitor, April 04, 2011, 15:24

    Thanks for responding, you were a great help.

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