1997 Ford Taurus water pump

1997 FORD TAURUS
131,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHORTSTOP662
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my serpentine belt schredded the other day, and the pulley on the water pump unscrewed. I tightened the pulley, and replaced the belt, but when I started the car again, the new belt schredded, and the pulley unscrewed again. What could cause this?
Jan 13, 2010 at 11:02 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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faulty pulley will cause the belt to twist and get skewed / shredded. most likely the water pump pulley since you say it was loose. it will need replaced.
Jan 13, 2010 at 3:03 PM
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