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1928 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Water pump, Noise, Radiator.
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Asked on November 3, 2006

Cause of radiator cap not hot after driving 28 miles

I drove home from work this evening, in a 93 Ford Taurus. I noticed some type of smell and noise the closer to home I got. When I did make it home, there was smoke coming for the area where the serpentine belt is located. I felt the radiator and the cap and it did not feel hot. Could this be my water pump went out? I just had the belt changed and the tensioner pully about 2 weeks ago.
Avatar Asked by cribchick

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Replied on November 30, 2006

Could be the water pump.Try taking the belt off and seeing if one of the accessories is locked-up

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