1998 Ford Ranger engine makes very high squealing noise

CCLEFTY61

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1998 FORD RANGER
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
161,200 MILES

The engine makes a very high squealing noise at different throttle settings. Also the radiator reservoir looks as if it has just brown water in it. When I shut the engine down I heard what sounded like water flowing or bubbling into the container.

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 8:04 AM

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BMRFIXIT

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Flush coolant system few times that should help in the coolant flow

remove belt and check pulleys
start engine with out the belt if no more squealing suspect a pulley
most common idler or tensioner pulley
don't run engine for long time with out the belt
just a min or less

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 AT 6:10 AM

CCLEFTY61

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I just put in almost 2 gallons of antifreeze and a new radiator cap and the truck almost over heated half way home from work and the overflow container was full to the top with fluid.

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 AT 7:52 AM

BMRFIXIT

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Was the water pump checked?
Is you belt slipping!
Has to be checked

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 AT 7:22 PM

CCLEFTY61

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How do I check the water pump? The noise from the belt was due to antifreeze on the belt. I did a drain and flush installed a new thermostat it seems to be running well for the time being.

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 AT 10:29 PM

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