coolant looks like it is coming from crank seal?

2014 CADILLAC XTS
170,477 MILES
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FRED JAMES
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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.
Sep 18, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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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

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Sep 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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