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BARRYALLEN50
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1987 volvo 740 gle. water backing up thru filler tank. back flushed the system and refilled slowly with heater on full. did not help. i think i hear the water pump sqealing could this cause this. a faulty water pump or any other ideas :shock:

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billofdurham
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Is it the water pump squealing or the drive belt? Either way the water pump won't be working properly and could cause the overflow as the water isn't circulating as needed.

Bill.
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thanks much

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