strange sound

2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JRUSSELL1116
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When i accelerate my car screeches i have checked the belts and all my fluids i think it may be the water pump going out
Feb 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Water pump does not screech during acceleration. The belts are out of adjustment or worn. A faulty water pump can result in slackness of the belt if the bearing is bad but it would run with abnormal grinding noises.
Feb 7, 2011 at 4:56 AM
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