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You just got your water pump and thermostat replaced but when you started your car it was shaking what does that mean?
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∙ 14y ago
Without knowing what engine you are talking about, I can't say for sure but I'm going to guess that on your engine the timing belt has to be removed in order to access the water pump. whoever did the work probably put the timing belt on wrong.
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