07-27-2015, 12:55 PM
Capt. George has it right.
I had the same problem, turned out to be a cascade of broken Alternator belt putting pressure on the water pump that went next and overheated the engine. Fortunately i was just out of the harbor and limped back. talking to the mechanic, the balance on both belts is related and if one goes the other will almost certainly.
Had to flush everything to get the broken impeller blades out after we replaced the water pump.
Good reminder to check belts and impellers at least yearly, if not more!
I had the same problem, turned out to be a cascade of broken Alternator belt putting pressure on the water pump that went next and overheated the engine. Fortunately i was just out of the harbor and limped back. talking to the mechanic, the balance on both belts is related and if one goes the other will almost certainly.
Had to flush everything to get the broken impeller blades out after we replaced the water pump.
Good reminder to check belts and impellers at least yearly, if not more!
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