i just replaced the water pump and serpentine belt now when i start the car i get a strange noise

1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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JOHN_H01
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i just replaced the water pump and serpentine belt now when i start the car i get a strange noise, it sounds almost like a clicking noise near the water pump and it only does it for a moment. could a pulley be loose or is the waterpump i put in bad? somebody please help.
Jan 10, 2006 at 4:39 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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This happens whent he serpentine belt gets coolant on it, which should dry up if you keep running the engine, let me know.
Jan 10, 2006 at 5:32 PM
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