Leaking coolant 3.1 Engine

Tiny
GSHUGART
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
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Started out as a slow leak, would have to refill the reservoir once a day. Could not see where the leak was. Temp gauge would not be consistent, it would be fine and then fluctuate from cool and go to the halfway mark. I was told it was the water pump, replaced it. After replacing the water pump, the temp gauge would climb and go past half mark to almost 3/4 and you could see the coolant running out in a steady stream. It looked like the coolant was coming out under the alternator area and to the right.
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 8:12 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Recheck the water pump, freeze plugs and radiator hoses
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 8:35 PM
Tiny
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Is there a diagram to show where the freeze plug is?
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 8:38 PM
Tiny
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Don't have it-The freeze plugs is right along the side of the engine block
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 8:50 PM

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