1994 Ford Ranger water pump pulley not turning

1994 FORD RANGER
141,300 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMHUNT21
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Hello - a couple days ago I had a squealing noise while driving my truck. Shortly after this noise started the serpentine belt broke. I thought that the belt had just worn out, so I replaced it. When I started the truck it immediately started squealing and I noticed that the water pump pulley was not turning. Would you say this is a water pump problem or something bigger?
Jan 22, 2009 at 9:46 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds as though the water pump has locked up.Try removing the belt and see if the pump will turn by hand, if not a new one is in order
Jan 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM
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