1999 Kia Sportage Water leaking

1999 KIA SPORTAGE
98 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LLELLISON
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Replaced the timing belt but water/coolant keeps leaking out the timing belt cover does this mean the water pump needs replaced also?
Oct 15, 2014 at 6:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Most likely that is the problem unless there is a freeze plug or head gasket issue. When I replace timing belts that run the water pump, I ALWAYS replace the pump as well to prevent having to spend the money on labor later.
Oct 15, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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