Coolant leak

2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING
40,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SSMITH45
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How can you tell if coolant leak is thermostat or water pump on 2002 2.7 liter Chrysler Sebring convertible? It is leaking passenger side of engine through a one inch hole below from where the thermostat is. I understand a drain hole for a bad water pump is there too. How can I tell with out taking it apart which problem it is pump or thermostat? I can take on thermostat job but not water pump.
Jul 17, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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These cars had a big problem with the o-rings leaking on the tube behind the water pump. Here is an image that show the tube and a guide to help confirm the issue:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

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Jul 18, 2011 at 2:04 AM
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GRREEVES
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I had the same problem it ended up being the tube itself rotted out. It cost me $47.00 for the part but it is all fixed!
Sep 20, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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