How do I tell if the water pump is locked up or if it is the water pump pulley?
ADAMEPROUD46
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1999 MERCURY COUGAR
250,000 MILES
The pulley doesn't turn but I know the timing chain is fine because the car runs. I tried to replace the belt and idler pulley before I realized the water pump pulley is not turning and that is the cause of my belt burning up.
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012 AT 11:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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The pulley is bolted to the pump, so yes, the pump is locked up.