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Squeal coming from engine component on serpentine belt. Removed belt, squeal gone. Belt in good condition. Checked pullys, all were tight except water pump had small amount of "play" horziontally only, no side to side. No water leaking. Listened with stethoscope, all quite except water pump (grinding sound). Replaced belt, squeal still there only a little less. Can I be sure it's the water pump?
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If your water pump shaft is loose and the bearing grinds, you need a water pump. The squeal may be from the water pump or something elso, but you describe a failing water pump.
lots of issues with the tensioner and idler pulleys. inexpensive to replace but the water pump should be replaced as well from what you are describing Roy
Well from what I can see your having an power steering problem. U may not have to replace your pump, its could be that you have air in the lines. Heres what I did. 1) Start the engine. Using the line wrench, break the high-pressure line loose at the steering gear. If you are not sure which line is the high side, look at the power steering pump. The highest line that is held in by a flare nut is the high-pressure line. The lowest line is held in with a hose clamp and is the return line or low-pressure line. 2) Run the engine and slowly open the high pressure fitting on the steering gear just until the fluid starts running out. Stop there and hold it open until nothing but fluid is coming out. Tighten the fitting. 3) Fill the power steering reservoir as needed. Turn the steering wheel lock to lock in both directions several times in order to bleed the remaining air out of the system. After this is done fill the reservoir once more. 4) Add some power steering conditioner to the power steering fluid in the pump reservoir. This helps lubricate the seals and prevent leaks. It will also quiet down some power steering pumps, depending on how bad the valve is.
I just realized I stated "water pump" this is the power steering pump. I am going to guess, based on the symptoms, there would be no difference in your answer. Please read the following: The looseness is just "in and out" horzionally, there is no play pushing the top or bottom of the pully. Is the pully suppose to be "fixed" in place with no play in any direction? Thank You