Hi there,

Your water pump may have failed and damaged the engine timing belt. You will have to remove the timing belt covers and inspect for any damage.

Mark (mhpautos)

Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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That is what I was thinking. Is it that the timing belt breaks first, then the water pump? Just curious.

I'd still like to know if anyone has other thoughts.

Response from bill s
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Hi there,

If the timing belt failed it will not affect the water pump, it just won't drive it that's all, I feel that the water pump bearing has failed and collapsed, with this, the pump drive pulley will be miss aligned with the idler, cam & crankshaft gears/ pulleys and the belt has walked off or failed as a result.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Thanks mhpautos. I appreciate your insight. I'll let you know the problem when I find out.

Response from bill s
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Mark....

The waterpump busted, which in turn, tore-up the timing belt. 4 hours of labor isn't cheap. Damn.

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