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The alternator is belt driven and so is the water pump but that is where the correlation ends. There is no way a bad alternator could cause a water pump to go bad unless the alternator pulley was warped. Then there is a small chance.
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What is the function of a serpentine belt on an automobile?
The alternator, water pump, power steering pump, air conditioner and possibly the air pump receive power from the serpentine belt.
What will cause the water to not flow freely and the car overheat?
A bad thermostat, or in rare cases, a bad water pump.
What causes a whining noise in a 1998 ford explorer 4 wd. When you accelerate it gets louder then softer when you take your foot off the gas?
Could be: Power steering pump Alternator bearing Water pump Belt tensioner or in drive train
Why won't my Pool pump suck up water?
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Where is the water pump located on a 2001 Nissan Altima?
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Where is the water pump in Mazda 3?
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What would cause a loud winding noise in a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer?
Bearing in: Alternator? Water pump? A/C Compressor? Belt tensioner?
Where is the water pump located on a 1990 dodge spirit?
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1992 Dodge Shadow 2.2L?
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What is the purpose of the belt tensioner on a Saturn sl1 y?
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What is the location of the water pump in a 1999 Pontiac Montana?
alternator
What does it mean if your alternator belt has fluid on it?
A bad water pump.
Does anyone have a diagram of alternator belt placement on a 91 metro?
it goes on the crank water pump and alternator
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water pump or seal gone bad
