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Jetta stated one day and was sqeeling realy bad.

Tiny
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  • 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 170 MILES
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
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 AT 9:32 PM

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Tiny
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I would check them both. Frozen motors are not good to start.
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Thursday, February 7th, 2013 AT 9:36 PM
Tiny
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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
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Thursday, February 7th, 2013 AT 11:02 PM
Tiny
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I am sure that my colleague will be best able to assist here, thx exovcds!
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Friday, February 8th, 2013 AT 7:13 AM
Tiny
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Not my intent. Just wanted to get more info.

All yours if they ever reply.

Thomas
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Friday, February 8th, 2013 AT 3:38 PM
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 AT 5:19 PM

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