Coolant leaking from driver side timing belt?

Tiny
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  • 2005 KIA SORENTO
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Just right underneath the timing looks like a house that could possibly connect to water pump but not sure. If anyone knows the name of this part, please let me know. I will add a picture to show.
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Saturday, February 8th, 2025 AT 1:52 PM

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Tiny
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Hello, here is a diagram of the water pump assembly. Try doing a pressure test on the cooling system if possible, at this point, it will probably help reveal where the leak is coming from. Theres a couple gaskets for the water pump, one behind and one above and two that go to the thermostat housing, so 4 gaskets that could potentially leak coolant, as well as a head gasket leaking out in some cases. But a pressure test should help show what's leaking.
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Sunday, February 9th, 2025 AT 9:42 AM

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