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Car jerking and over heating

I have 2003 Jetta GLI , 64k miles, 6 spd manual. just bought today. On the way to home i heard screaming sound and later power steering went hard to turn, Engine temp. rised to max. temp lamp blinked. Now even after cooled off engine jerks on neutral. Whats possibly going on? Power steering fluid is full.
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Sure, can you add a zero to your points please? I'll answer;-)
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Also, I wonder.  Did you buy this from a lot or from a private individual?

If from a lot, did you have any kind of warranty or certification that accompanied it?

Did you have this inspected prepurchase by a mechanic?
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took it to the workshop now and they said its the serpenitine belt which got crapped out as well as need belt tensioner. They said that would be the 1st thing to do before checking anything else. Just for those two i got a price quote of $553
no it wasnt checked by a mechanic prior to buying..
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Thanks for your comments. I will increase the points defintely..
I amn't doing it for $550, no way. Pep boys can just dream abt it. I got the parts price from autozone. S-belt = $37, tensioner = $89. And a free lance mechanic agreed to do it for $45- $85 depending on where the part is.
I stil have to pay $89 for engine diagnostic fee to Pepboys.
 
 
Yes, that's much better. $550 was probably a dealer price where they make at least 72% profit.  

Good luck!
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Well, the mobile mechanic replaced the serpentine belt now it makes an funny noise under the hood, He says sounds like water pump so i purchased that one for replacement , service cost $75.  
I drove the car about a mile after heat lamp blinked but he says there is no sign of gasket damage.
I am crossing my fingers... hoping this car won't empty my bank account..
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Turned out that water pump is bad as well. replaced it with new one , filled anti-freeze and water. Vehicle is back to running condition. i used it daily to work. but still vehicle jerks on neutral its kinda annoying me...