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Drove van to work and back today, no problems. Later, went to store, left vehicle idling with A/C running(approx. 10 min.). Left to go to parents house. Upon putting vehicle in gear, alarm sounded and message displayed saying to check gauges. Looked down and the only problem was that the temp was pegged out. Started driving and the temp rapidly cooled according to the gauge. After being off about 45 minutes. Started again and temp climbed to just below mid point fairly quickly. Stopped for about two minutes at idle and temp climbed to just above mid but, began to decrease again when driving resumed. I had noticed recently a different sound from the engine. Thought maybe an idler pulley bearing going bad. Wondering now if it was the water pump and tonight it finally crapped out.
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I have replaced lots of water pumps on that engine. Pressure test the cooling system and see if there is a leak or check for play in the pump bearing. I hope there was sufficient coolant in the engine so as not to have damaged the head gasket!
Tear down and inspection is the next step if you are certain.