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2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue serpentine belt and water pump

Tiny
KSGALLOW75
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 126,000 MILES
I brought the car to a mechanic they replace the serpentine belt and the water pump. My question is does the serpentine belt have to be on the water pump to turn it to work properly. Prior to bringing the car in I was not experiencing any overheating problems like I am now. So I looked at the engine and notice the serpentine belt was not on the water pump.
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 AT 6:26 PM

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Tiny
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Yes the belt has to spin the water pump pulley they may have miss routed the belt.
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 AT 6:32 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for answering so very quickly I appreciate it
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 AT 6:36 PM
Tiny
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I woul give the shop you had the repair done at and make them fix it.
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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That is what I was planning on doing
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 AT 7:50 PM

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