Loud engine squeaking

Tiny
JASONCOOK
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  • 1999 JAGUAR XJ8
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 96,000 MILES
Wife drove the car a week hopped in to take it to work got to the highway the light came on, six miles up the highway a loud squeaking (sounding like a walrus). Car shuts down and now won't even turn over just clicks. Now my mind went for the worst, I believe it sounded like a cam bearing going out and now she's locked up which is causing the click only when I try and turn it over. Just looking for a second opinion.
Thursday, February 21st, 2019 AT 6:12 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like and engine accessory has locked up I would remove the serpentine belt and see if the engine starts. Here is a guide to walk you through the removal:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, February 22nd, 2019 AT 12:42 PM

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