Coolant leak

Tiny
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  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
After I turn the car off there is a coolant leak from the area under the serpentine belt. Where do you think that it originates?
Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 12:19 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon.

It sounds like you may need a water pump which is run by the belt.

You need to do a pressure test to verify.

Roy

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

Water Pump Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.

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2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt.

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4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
5. Remove the water pump bolts, pump and gasket.
6. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
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