1991 Cadillac Deville DRIVE BELT AND WATER PUMP

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MSPASSION
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1991 Cadillac Deville V8 Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 144000 miles
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MY CAR'S DRIVE BELT HAD COME OFF DUE TO WEAR AND TARE AND I REPLACED IT AND ITS REWADY AND RUNNING EXCEPT I HAVE ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM WEAR THE BELT IS OPERATING AND IT CAME OFF. SOMEONE TOLD ME ITS MY WATER PUMP THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HOW DO I KNOW IF THAT IS WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR MY BELT TO STAY ON.
Mar 5, 2008 at 2:47 AM
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[quote:883a143c09="MSPASSION"]1991 Cadillac Deville V8 Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 144000 miles
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MY CAR'S DRIVE BELT HAD COME OFF DUE TO WEAR AND TARE AND I REPLACED IT AND ITS REWADY AND RUNNING EXCEPT I HAVE ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM WEAR THE BELT IS OPERATING AND IT CAME OFF. SOMEONE TOLD ME ITS MY WATER PUMP THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HOW DO I KNOW IF THAT IS WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR MY BELT TO STAY ON.[/quote:883a143c09]

with 144k you might want to reseal the entire frt cover. have you ever had a oil pan gasket done?
Mar 7, 2008 at 6:51 AM
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