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 12:19 PM
Coolant leak
2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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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.
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.
imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt.
imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print
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.
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Jul 29, 2020 at 10:08 AM