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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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I was coming home from work tonight, and I was going about 40 mph and aout 5 mins before.. I pulled my air buttons from heat to cool, and 5 mins later I noticed the something was squikin under the hood, I know it was a belt, everyone knows that sound.. I don't know what it was to be exact. It started for like a 30 seconds then went away and didnt start again, and this is the first time i have heard it done.. If anyone can help please gimme me some feed back, thanks.

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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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found out why it's doin that there's coolant comin from somewhere on that side of the motor, because it's getting on the belt, can anyone tell me where it might me coming from?
 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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What motor do you have? 3.1 or 3.8? Check your lower intake, upper intake, check any radiator hoses on that side...check the hose going from your coolant resevior to your radiator.
 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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i have the 3.1 I hope it's not the intakes.. and where r they located, i kno where all the hoses are, but I need to know where the intakes are.
 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Your intake is right on top (The part that says 3100 SFI is the upper intake) and right below it is the lower intake. Look for coolant seeping out from there.
 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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i would first suspect the water pump, the water pump is at the top, right, front of the car/engine or you could say its the pulley closest to the front of the hood opening.
 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Default RE: Squiky belt.

My first guess would be the water pump also. I had it go on my grand am, and it sprayed antifreeze all over the place.

If you need to change the belt, or were thinking of it, try the gatorback belt. Cuts down on the belt slipping due to the glazing effect of normal belts.
 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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how much do water pumps run? and where is it located?

 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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In my area they run anywhere from 16-50 dollars. It should be one of the top pulleys in the center.
 
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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thanks man ill check it all tomo.
 
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