While having a discussion, Technician A says that a loose water pump drive belt can cause overheating on an older engine without a spring-loaded belt tensioner. If this happens, he states, the belt will probably squeal as it slips. Technician B say that if that is the case, the charging system light on the instrument panel will probably illuminate and the battery charge level will drop. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Both technicians are correct. A loose water pump drive belt can indeed cause overheating due to insufficient coolant circulation and may squeal as it slips (Technician A's point). Additionally, if the belt also drives the alternator, a loose belt can lead to insufficient charging of the battery, potentially triggering the charging system warning light and causing the battery charge level to drop (Technician B's point).

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