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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Default Coolant & Serpentine Belt

I am having my water pump replaced in our 05 SXT Caravan. It was leaking and was getting coolant all over the serpentine belt. They said I should get the belt replaced as well. Is this necessary?

Any info would be appreciated.

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Brian
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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No, only if it is worn and starting to crack. Only if it was saturated for a long time would it make noise. Only your first water pump?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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If the fan belt has been soak with coolant, yes replace it or you will have a belt noise.
 
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