Coolant leaking from driver side timing belt?

2005 KIA SORENTO
100,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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ALEMUR95
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Just right underneath the timing looks like a house that could possibly connect to water pump but not sure. If anyone knows the name of this part, please let me know. I will add a picture to show.
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Feb 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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AL514
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Hello, here is a diagram of the water pump assembly. Try doing a pressure test on the cooling system if possible, at this point, it will probably help reveal where the leak is coming from. Theres a couple gaskets for the water pump, one behind and one above and two that go to the thermostat housing, so 4 gaskets that could potentially leak coolant, as well as a head gasket leaking out in some cases. But a pressure test should help show what's leaking.
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Feb 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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