2000 Ford Focus coolant on drivebelt

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ALEXV55
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2000 Ford Focus

when the water pump went. mechanic tells me that drivebelt will have to be changed as well because coolant got on it. why is that? cant the belt be washed off with water?

I have also read other postingss where they say the same thing about timign belt as well.
Sep 1, 2010 at 7:05 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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When they get soaked in coolant it damage's the belt and break's the belt down and make's it weaker so it can be alot more likely to break.
Sep 1, 2010 at 7:50 AM
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