Need4Camaro
10-29-2007, 02:50 PM
I'm hearing a squealing sound that perfectly matches the RPMS around the Belt area. I've just started noticing this sound after I changed my Water Pump... I'm hoping it's just a bad belt as the current one was only a Valuecraft and has been on there since November 2005. But last time it was my belt, I clearly remember the squealing STOPPING after the car warmed up. In my current case though it always squeals regardless of how warm or cold the car is and the faster I go, the louder it is... I'm going to replace the belts anyway since it's old, but how can I tell if it's a belt or a pulley? Sounds loudest near the Power Steering Pump.
As for the coolant issues, I replaced my water pump recently with a NEW one from Advanced Auto... I can't find any leaks since I've replaced my water pump yet everytime I come home and check my antifreeze, the radiator is only half full and the engine bay reeks of antifreeze. I can't tell if it's because of spilled antifreeze from the times I filled it previously or when I changed my water pump itself or if it's really leaking. I felt under the Thermostat too and it's completely dry so I doubt it's the thermo. No cracks in the hoses. Any ideas? I'm hoping it was just negligence and maybe the system wasn't completely full because I seriously don't want to have to replace that Water Pump again...
As for the coolant issues, I replaced my water pump recently with a NEW one from Advanced Auto... I can't find any leaks since I've replaced my water pump yet everytime I come home and check my antifreeze, the radiator is only half full and the engine bay reeks of antifreeze. I can't tell if it's because of spilled antifreeze from the times I filled it previously or when I changed my water pump itself or if it's really leaking. I felt under the Thermostat too and it's completely dry so I doubt it's the thermo. No cracks in the hoses. Any ideas? I'm hoping it was just negligence and maybe the system wasn't completely full because I seriously don't want to have to replace that Water Pump again...