2001 Ford Taurus has loud squel

2001 FORD TAURUS
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SMALLBOB88
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Noises problem
2001 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i just got a 2001 ford taurus and it runs great. when i picked it up i put some radiator flush in it and taped off all other fluids and drove home. a day later i flushed the radiator and fill it with fresh antifreeze. now a squel has started. it gets louder as the motor reves and doesent go away. the noise sound like its comming from the water pump area. so i soaked the area with belt dressing. it stoped for a little wile but its back now. and the belt looks new. theres no cracks or anything.
Feb 3, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Could antifreeze gotten on belt? Cause that is some sliper stuff. It may take some time to wear off.
Feb 3, 2009 at 3:35 PM
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some may have got on it. some one told me the flush i put in it could have hurt the water pump. is that true.
Feb 3, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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Flush does not hurt water pumps the bearing is sealed and does not come in contact with coolant.
Might need to pull belt clean it and pullies. If belt dressing took noise away then pump good.
Feb 3, 2009 at 4:59 PM