i own a 96 for cobra.it has 60,000 miles on it. i think i might need to change the water pump? its making that really sqeaky noise when started and does it for a little while after. i checked the belt and the tread is fine and it doesnt looked stretched. any ideas as for knowing if that is the problem. if i do need to change the pump what should i get. stock or performance pump? thank you

 

change the belf first. what you here is slippage, more than likely because of a loose belt (probally dosen't feel loose to the touch) but i would replace that before digging in to the water pump.

 

Check the belt tensioner too. They are known for spun/squeaky bearings.

Mike

 

most likely "squeeking" noise

see if you can move it with your hand .... if so, that's your problem

 

had that problem on my cobra, replaced it with an 03 cobra tensioner, no more noise......i would bet thats your problem also