2001 Jeep Cherokee Deer collision- radiator and other repai

2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN PASSERO
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Besides repairs to all front-end damage, what has to be checked completely when deer collision knocks out radiator and cooling system and can water pump , timing belt and other sytem parts,etc., be damaged and in need of repairs? Insurance Co, refuses to replace water pump-- it is making a noise which was not present before the deer collision. HELP!! Give me a brief summary of what to demand that has to be checked and replaced. Impact was such that even part of front seat brackets were damaged? What other areas of front-end and engine have to be checked/rerpaired?
May 17, 2010 at 11:37 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the radiator was pushed into the fan or water pump, it could have damaged the bearing in it. That may be what you hear. As far as other replacemtns, I would need to see it.
May 20, 2010 at 9:48 AM
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