Squealing from front of your car or truck’s engine, not belts? Easily diagnose a water pump

Shop for New Auto Parts at Do you hear squealing from the front of your car or truck, but its not a belt making the noise? Here’s how you can easily diagnose a belt driven water pump in your car or truck! In this video, Len shows you how to quickly listen to the engine accessories like pulleys, alternator, and water pump to locate the cause of that awful screeching noise! In our case, it led to the water pump that had a bad bearing, causing the pulley and impeller to wobble and damage the inside of the pump! Check out this video for the whole story, and tips on what you should do if the same thing happens to you! 🔧 List of tools used: • Flat Blade Screwdriver • Pry Bar • Complete Metric Socket Set • Automotive Stethoscope • Serpentine Belt Removal Tool • Pliers • Socket Driver • Socket Extensions • Drain Pan • Floor Jack • Jack Stands • Pick Please consider subscribing: Check out our playlist: Driveway Diagnostics!: For More Info visit us at ⚠ DISCLAIMER: While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.
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