2004 Saturn Vue squealing sound

Tiny
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  • 2004 SATURN VUE
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Hi,
I had my water pump and my serpentine belt replaced the other day. After I left the garage, the squealing sound started. I brought the car back, was told that the water pump that was just installed was defective and had to be replaced again. After that was done, the squealing sound was still there and the mechanic told me that the dealer said that the sound indicates that the intake needs to be flushed. I don't understand why the squealing sound would come from the intake if it started right after the serpentine belt and the water pump were replaced.
BTW, the sound is constant but it syncs up with the speed of the car.
Do you think it could be the serpentine belt or does an intake really make such sounds?
Thank you.
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 AT 2:51 PM

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Tiny
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Was the sound there before the pump was replaced?
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 AT 6:01 PM
Tiny
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No, the sound started right after the pump was installed. It's still there with the newest pump too.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 AT 6:10 PM
Tiny
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Maybe your belt tensor. Is weak and disturbing it to do the belt made it weaker.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 AT 8:14 PM

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