1996 Volkswagen Jetta Stated One Day Sqeeling Realy Bad Coolant Frozen After

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
170 MILES
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Jetta stated one day and was sqeeling realy bad and my coolant was frozen after thawing out the car it started over heating just don't no what is broke. The thermostat or the water pump
Feb 7, 2013 at 9:32 PM
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I would check them both. Frozen motors are not good to start.
Feb 7, 2013 at 9:36 PM
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1.8L or 2.0L

Depending on the setup, the pump is either driven by a V belt or a serpentine belt.

Are all the belts in place?

Thomas
Feb 7, 2013 at 11:02 PM
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I am sure that my colleague will be best able to assist here, thx exovcds!
Feb 8, 2013 at 7:13 AM
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Not my intent... just wanted to get more info.

All yours if they ever reply.

Thomas
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Feb 8, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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Feb 20, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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