2001 Pontiac Grand Am leaking coolant

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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JSIERRA1500
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Pontiac Grand Am 4 cyl Automatic

I am having a problem with the coolant leaking. first started out slow filling up the resevoir every couple days now its almost everyday. i jacked the car up and looked underneath it seems like the leak is coming from the front side of the engine. there is a circular object cylinder to the right of and below the oil filter that i could swear steam was coming out of. but with it dripping there is coolant in various places. and when i look at the ground its directly above the puddle.
Jan 25, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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ZACKMAN
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I do believe your water pump has failed you. It is located inside the timing cover and is run off the timing chain idler.


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Jul 29, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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