2008 Mitsubishi Lancer water leaking

Tiny
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  • 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER
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Water leaking out the bottom of the front drive side of the car. I looked underneath and its dripping out what seems to be a whole that is almost in the center of what I would say in alignment with the steering wheel but underneath the car by the wheel well
Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 5:09 PM

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Tiny
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Is it the water pump? The water pump has a weep hole that will leak coolant if the bearing or seal is bad in the pump.
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Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 6:03 PM
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I'm not sure. I put a board underneath it and the liquid is really clear like water and there is no smell to it. Where the water is coming from looks like a little pipe (but its not a hose or anything). Is this a serious fix? I do know the amount of water that normally drips out of the bottom of the car by viewing the puddle but today it is like non stop
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Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 6:22 PM
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Question. Are you using the AC? Is it hot and humid where you are located?
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Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 6:57 PM
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I live in pa. I did not have the A/C on at all today
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Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 6:59 PM
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Okay, I'm near Pittsburgh and know you didn't need AC today. Are you sure it is water and not coolant?
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Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 7:06 PM
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There is no color to it. I laid a white particle board under the car and it was clear. I rubbed my hand over it and smelled it and it had no distinct stench
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Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 7:11 PM
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There isn't anything that takes regular water. Have you noticed this leak only today or has it been happening?
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Thursday, September 25th, 2014 AT 7:21 PM

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