my car smokes and squeels from the belt area when i start it

1994 MERCURY TOPAZ
200,000 MILES
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ANDYR26
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slant engine; part of belt system that is affected is on the left side of the ngine compartment close to the firewall. screeches loudly and smokes from that one area in particular. it seems as tho the belt isnt turning but the flywheel is and its burning the belt.
Jan 11, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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suspect water pump may have siezed
Jan 11, 2012 at 5:59 PM