98 ford escort started overheating?
Was adding coolant until it started smoking around serpentine belt area drove until I noticed it over heating and it lost power until it wouldn't start smoking a lot I know stupid moves can anyone tell me what it could be or if my car is savable thanks
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Me thinks you need a new water pump, these things last almost forever, if you killed it is a first!
Go rent a coolant pressure tester from the auto parts store. It attaches to where the radiator cap goes. Then pump the tester to the pressure rating of the system (normally its between 14-16psi). This will help you identify the leak by forcing coolant out of the problem area where you can then figure out your repair options. It could be the water pump, bad hose, who knows?
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