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Date:         Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:15:33 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: water pump bearing noise
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CA+az7_7MbxcQddj11yf9VBo_Z24RamokJmF6QvGb2hfLpznKDA@mail.gmail.com>
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I'm sure there are exceptions to this, but in my experience water pumps
kind squeal, alternators kind of rattle, and lifters clatter, and those
noises are distinctive.


John


On Dec 22, 2016 20:31, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:


Would second using a stethoscope. Sounds can sound like they're coming from
one spot but turn out to be at another. Not saying the screwdriver method
doesn't work just that it might be easier to pin point the noise with
stethescope.


Neil,


On Thursday, December 22, 2016, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:


Easy enough to use a long screwdriver or pipe as a stethoscope to see what
> the source is.
>




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