1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
71,000 MILES
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When my car is at an idle we hear a clicking sound by the water pump and timing chain you can not hear it inside the car when you are driving I don't want to take it to the shop and pay a lot of money if I don't have to can you please give me an idea
Feb 11, 2013 at 6:16 AM
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spray water on your belt and seeif noise goes away if it does you'll need a new belt and tensioner. however it cold be a timing belt/chain probalem as well.
Feb 11, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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SAMMYJ19851
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I had the same problem. Turned out to be the A/C clutch. I got a new timing belt(shorter belt) bypass the A/C until I could have it fixed.
Mar 18, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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