Coolant leak coming out underneath the engine in the front middle?

STARZNIS

MEMBER
2000 FORD EXPLORER
4.0L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Hi, I have the vehicle listed above that needs a thermostat housing unit. I got somebody to put one on but right afterwards when we were putting water in the radiator the water started coming out underneath the engine in the front middle. So, the guy said it looked like I needed a water pump. Well about 6 months later I'm trying to fix it. So, I got somebody to look at it and they discovered that the thermostat housing wasn't screwed back all the way shut and water was leaking out of it. Okay, so I get this guy to fix that. But it still has a small leak coming from the same spot it looks like. So now I'm trying to figure out where it's still leaking at.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,490 POSTS

Yep, front middle of the engine sounds like a water pump but to be sure let's use these guides to confirm the issue. I would raise the car in the front and use a flashlight to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Here is how to change the water pump out in case you need it. Can I ask why you don't respond to any of your posts? Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how to on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement

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