My '98 Taurus started making a clicking noise yesterday and seems to be running hot, the noise continues even when in park and increases with RPMs. I'm guessing that it might be the water pump, I don't see any sign of a leak water tho. It had been making a sort of a growl when starting the last month or so. Any ideas? Thanks. [email protected]

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1998 Ford Taurus Wagon. Cannot move column gear shift from 'Park' on an automatic 98 Taurus Wagon.

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Remove the belt from the engine and grab the pulley on the water pump and see if it moves up,and down,if so,it is warn out.

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Most likely you're right on it bad water pump, some times they don't always leak when bad. you can take radiator cap off while running to look @ see if it's circulating though thats a start

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