Anti-freeze leaking on passenger side of the motor?

Tiny
JACK R.SMITH
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  • 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,500 MILES
Near the front of motor. Possible gasket or frost plug?
Monday, November 7th, 2022 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Usually, it will be the water pump but to be sure use a flashlight from under the engine to confirm there are two guides to help pinpoint the leak.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

This guide can help you jack the car up:

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

Let me know what you find, and I will send instructions on how to fix it.
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Monday, November 7th, 2022 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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I will let you know. Right now, it is at a shop to get the fuel pump replaced. It could be a while; they are backed up for about a week. Thank you for responding. It seems like a lot of people seem to have the same problem. It makes me wonder if I bought the wrong vehicle.
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 AT 5:53 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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All vehicles have problems so I would not worry about that, repairs can be sporadic or occur in waves, please let us know what they find out, we are interested to see what the problem is.
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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They told me that when they had it idling and ran it short distance, they could find no leak. I drove it 22 miles with no leak. Care to make a guess?
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Friday, November 11th, 2022 AT 9:42 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, the water pump can leak and then stop leaking. Can you check out the guide in the second post?
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Saturday, November 12th, 2022 AT 9:45 AM

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