timeing belt tension pulley

1999 CHRYSLER 300
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIG EMO
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99 chry 300 will bad timeing belt tensioner pulley cause engine to overheat i can't tell if water pumps bad and was hopeing it is but bearings came out of ten pul Thanks
Nov 20, 2010 at 11:45 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Yes, it could its not tensioned properly and the water pump is being affected by it not turning fast enough
Nov 21, 2010 at 12:22 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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If that pulley let go while driving, overheating would be the least of your worries. This is an interference in and a jumped timing belt can bend all the valve in the engine.
Nov 21, 2010 at 12:24 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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If i have to pick one of the two
i would pick the water pump
physical check is needed to verify
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Nov 21, 2010 at 12:28 AM