1997 Dodge Avenger Coolant/antifreeze leak

Tiny
MYAVENGER
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  • 1997 DODGE AVENGER
  • 2.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,910 MILES
Hello for starter I would like to say thanks for all the helpfull advice u have given me so far. I have another? Regarding my antifreeze leaking. I have recently did a complete coolant flush and refill I also aired out all the air bubbles so I wouldn't have problems with the cooling system but now it's leaking I have narrowed it down to either a bad water pump, leaking inlet tube, or a bad water pump seal. When under the vehicle with it running inlet the car run till normal running temperatures while using a flashlight looking to see where it was leaking from I focused my attention on the crankshaft/pulley that's where it was leaking from but it didn't leak till the car reached the proper temperature. So my? Is would that be a sign of a bad water pump, bad water pump seal/gasket or my a bad water inlet tube seal? I really would need a good idea of what I should repair first hoping just one or the other. The car has 91910 I assume its about time for a new water pump anyways. P.S my temp gauge stays normal so it's not over heading at all but I have to keep antifreeze in the car to so just in case I do need to fill up.
Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 AT 1:13 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Have your coolant system pressure checked for leaks. The engine doesnt' have to run to do it. If it is a water pump you have to remove timing belt so if you try to repair it get a timing belt kit which includes a water pump pulleys and tensioner. So everything will be replacedat same time.
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Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 AT 3:30 PM

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