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When alternator belt broke car over heated

Tiny
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Alternator belt broke while driving, put on a new belt but now there is a noise that sounds like it is coming from the timing belt not sure?
Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 12:00 AM

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Tiny
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Yes when the alternator belt breaks it will overheat.
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 12:46 AM
Tiny
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There is now a noise coming from what I believe is the timing belt area, not sure if I should drive it to the repair shop
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 12:54 AM
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It depends on how loud it is if it's a ticking then maybe but if you are worried about it then get it towed
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 12:59 AM
Tiny
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Well any ideas what could cause the noise after something like this happens?
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 1:13 AM
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If it sounds like the timing chain area i'd have to say something went wrong in there. Like maybe a tensioner broke, etc. Without hearing it and on computer you can't this is really a shot in the dark. It's possible it could be something with the water pump because it would stop turning when the belt broke.
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 1:16 AM
Tiny
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It kind of sounds like something slapping if that helps any
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 1:20 AM
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I'd suspect a chain then
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 1:24 AM
Tiny
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Is that expensive to fix
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 1:26 AM
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Depending on where you are i'd imagine around $1000 but get a quote as it may not be that. It cold be more depending on where you are.
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 AT 1:28 AM

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