Coolant looks like it is coming from crank seal?

Tiny
FRED JAMES
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  • 2014 CADILLAC XTS
  • 170,477 MILES
I can see coolant looks like it's coming from the crank seal. I'm not sure if it's the water pump leaking behind. It has been over heating.
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 AT 12:29 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There wouldn't be any coolant leaks from the crank seal. I suspect it is leaking from the water pump weep hole.

I attached a pic below and highlighted the water pump pulley and below it. Check to see if that area below the pulley is wet. If everything is presently wet, dry it the best as you can and pressure test the system to see if you can tell if it is coming from the pump area.

A pressure tester is needed for this. Most parts stores will lend one to you. Here is a link that explains how to do it:

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

Also, take a look through this link and let me know if it mirrors what you are experiencing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-water-pump

Take care and let me know.

joe

See pic below.
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Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 AT 8:06 PM

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