Coolant leak at water outlet

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE
72,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE WEAVER2
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I have a leak at my water outlet that I am going to replace myself. I know that I will have to flush the coolant before I remove the unit, but I was wondering if there is a certain process to removing the unit? I could not find anything else on how to replace it.
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Oct 17, 2016 at 11:14 PM
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HMAC300
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I assume this is the correct part(s) in pictures. make sure when filling to use 50/50 Dexcool and to open air bleed until fluid comes out when refilling.
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Oct 18, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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RICK SCHINDLER
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Uh, he posted a picture showing you and said "water outlet" you assumed the lower radiator hose going to the water pump...

Hmm I always thought the water pump was the inlet...
Aug 22, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The flow of the coolant is into the water pump, through the engine and exits out the top to back into the radiator for cooling.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Was that the correct part he identified?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-radiator-hoses

Roy
Aug 22, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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