1998 Ford Ranger engine makes very high squealing noise

1998 FORD RANGER
161,200 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CCLEFTY61
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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.
Sep 14, 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
Sep 15, 2010 at 6:10 AM
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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.
Sep 15, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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was the water pump checked ?
is you belt slipping!
has to be checked
Sep 15, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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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.
Sep 15, 2010 at 10:29 PM
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pressure test the coolant system and check for leaks check for leaks around the water pump area and below


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Sep 16, 2010 at 5:59 AM