Nope --- never heard a squeal on startup --- and I inspected the belt
for condition and tension before I left.

Cheeers,
Doug
On 8/24/05, THX0001@aol.com <THX0001@aol.com> wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 8/24/05 7:54:49 AM, doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM writes:
> 
> << Both alternator and water pump were fine when I spun them before
> 
> putting the belt on --- I was dreading a seized water pump. >>
> 
> I would have been hoping for one . . . it would have explained the overheat
> problem.  A water pump can rotate freely without leaking, yet be defective; it
> can have excessive axial float or else the impeller can shift away from its
> intended position.  Either condition can reduce the volume of coolant flow.
> Before the fan belt queefed out, on startup did you ever hear what sounded like
> belt squeal although the belts were properly adjusted?
> 
> I am glad to see that you posted a follow-up.  It is helpful to know which of
> the many possible suggestions which follow a request for help is the correct
> conclusion to the problem.
> 
> George
>