coolant leak

1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KURTISG904
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I got home yesterday and my coolant started pouring all out in the driveway, it was coming out the back part under the hood, might have been a line, not sure, but it wasnt coming off the engine block so its not any gaskets, where could it be coming from?
Mar 3, 2011 at 7:18 PM
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JDL
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Is it condensation or antifreeze? You can't tell much without finding the actual leak? Maybe a heater hose issue?
Mar 3, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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DEMLSHN
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are you sure its not leaking from the weep hole on the water pump? If it is, you probably will see it drip down along the oil filter since the water pump is back behind timing belt and not really visible. If so, replace water pump.
Mar 8, 2011 at 6:49 PM
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JDL
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Yes, that's a good thought.
Mar 9, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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