Coolant leak

145,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEEDHELP55
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After I turn the car off there is a coolant leak from the area under the serpentine belt. Where do you think that it originates?
Oct 26, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

It sounds like you may need a water pump which is run by the belt.

You need to do a pressure test to verify.

Roy

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

Water Pump Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.


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2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt.


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4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
5. Remove the water pump bolts, pump and gasket.
6. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
Jul 29, 2020 at 3:08 AM
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